JOURNAL ARTICLE

Effectiveness of a COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout in a Highly Affected American Indian Community, San Carlos Apache Tribe, December 2020–February 2021.

  • Published In: Public Health Reports, 2023, v. 138. P. 23S 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Le-Morawa, Nam; Kunkel, Amber; Darragh, James; Reede, David; Chidavaenzi, Natsai Zhou; Lees, Yvonne; Hoffman, Dillene; Dia, Lapriel; Kitcheyan, Tara; White, Melinda; Belknap, Isaiah; Agathis, Nickolas; Began, Victoria; Balajee, S. Arunmozhi 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the COVID-19 epidemiology and vaccine rollout within the San Carlos Apache Tribe, a community of 16,788 members in Arizona, which experienced disproportionately high COVID-19 infection rates. Using data from the San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation (SCAHC), the Tribe implemented a culturally tailored vaccination campaign beginning in December 2020 that prioritized high-risk groups and employed strategies such as education in the Apache language, social media outreach, and community-based vaccination events. By February 2021, the Tribe achieved higher per capita vaccination rates than the state of Arizona, contributing to a steep decline in COVID-19 cases. The report highlights the importance of advance planning, community engagement, and flexible vaccine delivery methods in addressing health disparities in Indigenous and rural populations.

Additional Information

  • Source:Public Health Reports. 2023/09, Vol. 138, p23S
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0033-3549
  • DOI:10.1177/00333549221120238
  • Accession Number:172290102
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