APS
2024 APS Annual Convention · 2024
The Mediating Effects of Perceived Discrimination on Vaccine Hesitancy and Cultural Mistrust in the Black Community
- Pamela Hall
Barry University - Latrisha Robinson
Florida International University - Brittini Thomas
Barry University - Ariellle Bowleg
Barry University - Morgan Parker
Barry University - Susel Terrero-Rodriguez
Barry University
Abstract
The purpose of the following study was to examine the relationship between perceived discrimination, cultural mistrust, and vaccine hesitancy in a cross-section of 2480 Blacks throughout the United States. The findings revealed that perceived discrimination predicted cultural mistrust and vaccine hesitancy and also mediated the effect.
Epidemics and Public Health
