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June 12, 2023

UAMS Study Finds that Racial Discrimination Increases Vaccine Hesitancy

David Wise

Senior Man Receiving COVID-19 Vaccine From Nurse

FAYETTEVILLE — People experiencing racial discrimination are more reluctant to get vaccinations, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Office of Community Health & Research. Researchers analyzed responses from U.S. adults regarding general vaccine hesitancy to compare with known predictors of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. Researchers found…