JOURNAL ARTICLE

Better Together: Implementation of a Public Health Learning Community During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

  • Published In: American Journal of Public Health, 2025, v. 115, n. 4. P. 469 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Brown, Kristen M.; Courtot, Brigette; Porter, Zara; Hinojosa, Sofia 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Partnering for Vaccine Equity (P4VE) program, developed during the COVID-19 pandemic to support over 500 community-based organizations in promoting equitable vaccine distribution. The program provided funding and a virtual learning community offering tailored educational content, peer-to-peer forums, and resource sharing to enhance vaccine outreach among racial and ethnic minoritized populations. Evaluation data indicate successful implementation, with extensive community engagement, training of trusted messengers, and administration of millions of vaccines. The P4VE model demonstrates potential for replication to address other public health challenges and persistent health inequities beyond COVID-19.

Additional Information

  • Source:American Journal of Public Health. 2025/04, Vol. 115, Issue 4, p469
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Education
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0090-0036
  • DOI:10.2105/AJPH.2024.307965
  • Accession Number:183628264
  • Copyright Statement:Copyright of American Journal of Public Health is the property of American Public Health Association and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

Looking to go deeper into this topic? Look for more articles on EBSCOhost.