Attitudes and perceptions toward COVID‐19 virus and vaccines among a Somali population in Northern Wisconsin

Author:

Alasagheirin Mohammad1ORCID,Canales Mary K.2,Decker Ellie1

Affiliation:

1. College of Nursing and Health Sciences University of Wisconsin‐Eau Claire Eau Claire Wisconsin

2. BSN Completion Program Director & Professor College of Nursing and Health Sciences University of Wisconsin‐Eau Claire Eau Claire Wisconsin

Abstract

AbstractObjectivesThe study's aim was to gain a qualitative understanding of vaccine beliefs and attitudes toward COVID‐19 among Somali residents living in Northern Wisconsin (WI). While vaccination rates are significantly lower among Black and Hispanic populations, those with lower educational levels, and in rural areas, minimal is known about Somali population perspectives of COVID‐19 vaccination rates.MethodsThrough qualitative methodology employing focus groups for data collection and the inclusion of Somali interpreters, we explored Somali community viewpoints regarding these topics. Focus group interviews were transcribed verbatim with subsequent transcripts reviewed and analyzed by the research team to identify themes.ResultsThe overarching theme was Protecting self, others, and community. Most participants accepted vaccinations, and the COVID‐19 vaccine specifically, to protect themselves, others, and their community. Factors contributing to vaccine update included trusting local messengers, including public health nurses; valuing collective memory associated with previous communicable disease outbreaks; believing religion supported vaccine protective actions; and following recommended government and media advice.ConclusionStudy results suggest strategies for increasing community outreach to newly resettled refugee and immigrant minority groups, establishing trust between community members, nurses, and other public health personnel, and facilitators for connecting health messaging to Somali cultural and religious beliefs to promote public health and safety.

Publisher

Wiley

Subject

Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health,General Nursing

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