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COVID-19 Vaccination Hesitancy Among Pregnant People in Arizona

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With recent reports indicating that there is a relatively low number of pregnant people vaccinated against COVID-19 in the United States (~30% per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, October, 2021), this study aims to understand the reasons for COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among the pregnant population in the state…

With recent reports indicating that there is a relatively low number of pregnant people vaccinated against COVID-19 in the United States (~30% per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, October, 2021), this study aims to understand the reasons for COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among the pregnant population in the state of Arizona. Using a mixed-methods approach, this cross-sectional study employs both semi-structured qualitative interviews (n = 40) and a quantitative survey instrument (n = 400) to better understand the reasons for COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among pregnant people, with data collected over the course of a few months. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression are employed to analyze the quantitative data and the semi-structured interviews are inductively coded to analyze themes across participant interviews. The results from this study are not only able to help better address disparities in COVID-19 vaccinations among pregnant people, but they also provide implications for vaccine hesitancy overall in order to develop interventions to address vaccine hesitancy. Future research is warranted to better understand regional differences in vaccine hesitancy and differences across populations.
ContributorsPerez, Valeria (Author) / Gamboa, Jazmin (Co-author) / Hernandez, Christopher (Co-author) / Lopez, Gilberto (Thesis director) / Ingram-Waters, Mary (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Life Sciences (Contributor) / School of Human Evolution & Social Change (Contributor) / School of Transborder Studies (Contributor) / Watts College of Public Service & Community Solut (Contributor)
Created2023-05
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COVID-19 Vaccination Hesitancy Among Pregnant People in Arizona

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With recent reports indicating that there is a relatively low number of pregnant people vaccinated against COVID-19 in the United States (~30% per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, October, 2021), this study aims to understand the reasons for COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among the pregnant population in the state…

With recent reports indicating that there is a relatively low number of pregnant people vaccinated against COVID-19 in the United States (~30% per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, October, 2021), this study aims to understand the reasons for COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among the pregnant population in the state of Arizona. Using a mixed-methods approach, this cross-sectional study employs both semi-structured qualitative interviews (n = 40) and a quantitative survey instrument (n = 400) to better understand the reasons for COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among pregnant people, with data collected over the course of a few months. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression are employed to analyze the quantitative data and the semi-structured interviews are inductively coded to analyze themes across participant interviews. The results from this study are not only able to help better address disparities in COVID-19 vaccinations among pregnant people, but they also provide implications for vaccine hesitancy overall in order to develop interventions to address vaccine hesitancy. Future research is warranted to better understand regional differences in vaccine hesitancy and differences across populations.
ContributorsGamboa, Jazmin (Author) / Hernandez Salinas, Christopher (Co-author) / Perez, Valeria (Co-author) / Lopez, Gilberto (Thesis director) / Ingram-Waters, Mary (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Transborder Studies (Contributor) / School of Social Transformation (Contributor) / Watts College of Public Service & Community Solut (Contributor)
Created2022-05

From Childhood Trauma to Adult Health: Understanding the Role of Adverse Experiences in Diabetes Risk

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Although evidence from previous studies suggests a correlation between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the risk of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), research efforts have yet to fully explore this association among Latino young adults. The objective of this longitudinal study was to assess the potential influence of ACEs scores on the diabetes…

Although evidence from previous studies suggests a correlation between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the risk of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), research efforts have yet to fully explore this association among Latino young adults. The objective of this longitudinal study was to assess the potential influence of ACEs scores on the diabetes risk among Latino adults who previously engaged in a diabetes prevention lifestyle intervention program. Five years post intervention, 41 individuals out of the original cohort of 91 participants returned for follow-up and answered a 10-question survey assessing ACEs. Diabetes risk (fasting glucose, 2-hour fasting glucose, HbA1c, and BMI) and quality of life were assessed at 5 timepoints (baseline, 3-months, 6-months, 12-months, and 60-months). Utilizing SPSS, T-tests were utilized to assess the relationship between ACEs and T2D risk. Among the 41 participants (age was 20.6 ±0.9), the mean reported ACE score was 1.5 ±1.9, ranging from 0 to 7. The most frequently reported ACEs was emotional abuse (n=12, 30.0%) and the least frequently reported ACEs was sexual abuse (n=3, 7.3%). Individuals who reported 0 ACEs had significantly lower fasting glucose at 12 months and had lower BMI at 60 months compared to those with 1-7 ACEs. In this study, there was a significant relationship between higher ACEs and increased BMI and fasting glucose among Latinos. Implementing culturally-sensitive interventions addressing family dynamics along with health behaviors could prove pivotal in preventing and managing diabetes among Latino youth.
ContributorsChrostowski, Emilia (Author) / Shaibi, Gabriel (Thesis director) / Braxton, Morgan (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Life Sciences (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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Achieving Health Equity: The Role of Community Health Workers in Latinx Communities During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Arizona

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The purpose of this study is to describe Community Health Workers’ (CHWs) efforts in meeting unmet needs in underserved populations, especially with added COVID-19 pressures. Five focus groups were conducted with 28 CHWs across three counties. It was found that CHW’s served as puentes/bridges, in which the extent of their…

The purpose of this study is to describe Community Health Workers’ (CHWs) efforts in meeting unmet needs in underserved populations, especially with added COVID-19 pressures. Five focus groups were conducted with 28 CHWs across three counties. It was found that CHW’s served as puentes/bridges, in which the extent of their reach and foundational strength provides a connection between the Latino/a/x population across Arizona and social services, resources, and the healthcare system.
ContributorsHernandez Salinas, Christopher (Author) / Oh, Hyunsung (Thesis director) / Marsiglia, Flavio (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Department of English (Contributor) / School of Life Sciences (Contributor) / Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation (Contributor) / School of Social Transformation (Contributor) / School of Human Evolution & Social Change (Contributor) / School of Transborder Studies (Contributor)
Created2022-05