This study assesses effective strategies to eliminate disparities in access to COVID-19 vaccination by race and ethnicity by building on an existing nationwide initiative of the Aging and Disability Vaccination Collaborative (ADVC). The ADVC, administered by USAging with funding from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, supports community-based organizations (CBOs) to facilitate seasonal vaccinations by aligning social services, public health and health care. This quasi-experimental study uses a difference-in-difference design to compare vaccination rates among US regions that participated or did not participate in ADVC, and looking at American Community Survey data for race and ethnicity by zip codes. The research team will also identify successful vaccine promotion activities and cross-sector partnerships associated with increasing vaccination reach to minoritized populations. Findings will generate new knowledge on the effectiveness of cross-sector partnerships in supporting local communities to expand vaccination reach to populations who experience barriers to access. This study will be conducted in partnership with the University of California, Berkeley, USAging, and the ADVC. ADVC involves a range of national and local partners including Area Agencies on Aging, Centers for Independent Living, local health departments, pharmacies and local community-based organizations across the country.

Principal Investigator: 
Amanda Brewster, PhD, MSc
Associate Professor, Health Policy and Management, University of California, Berkeley School of Public Health

Jenny Guadamuz, PhD, MSPH
Assistant Professor, Health Policy and Management, University of California, Berkeley School of Public Health

Project Details:

Year: 2024
Funding Amount: $499,678
Status: Active