OU study demonstrates barriers to COVID-19 vaccination
ATHENS A new study conducted at Ohio University shows that residents of Appalachian areas, younger Ohioans and Black and Hispanic residents are less likely to agree to a COVID-19 vaccine.
A survey focused on the knowledge, attitudes and practices of Ohioans found that while 59 percent of Ohioans are willing to get a COVID-19 vaccine if one is recommended, certain populations around the state bring that percentage down. The study’s insights could be used to create communication and policy interventions aimed at increasing the percentage of the population willing to get a vaccine.
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The Ohio University Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Center is co-hosting the one-day virtual conference “Rural Voices: Caring for Gender Diverse and Trans Communities in Rural America” on Friday, Feb. 26.
Open to the public, the conference is jointly organized with Equitas Health, TransOhio, the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, and the Southeastern Ohio Rainbow Alliance (SEORA). OhioHealth is a financial sponsor of the conference.
Rural Voices brings together healthcare and social service professionals, community members and activists to focus on the healthcare needs and experiences of gender diverse people in rural areas. Panels include patient perspectives, provider experiences and conversations around parenting and reproduction. Through lenses of intersectionality, allyship and advocacy, all sessions feature panelists from a range of backgrounds and lived experie