Publications by authors named "Cynthia James-Price"
Background: To date, the United States (US) leads the world in the number of infections and deaths due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Racial and ethnic disparities in COVID-19 morbidity and mortality are staggering. Age-adjusted data show that AA and Latino individuals have had higher rates of death over most of the pandemic and during surges.
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- The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted racial and ethnic minority communities, with Black and Hispanic groups facing greater health burdens but lower vaccination rates compared to White non-Hispanic individuals.
- To address health inequities and vaccine hesitancy, a community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach was established, involving collaboration between academic researchers, community members, and clinicians in Southern California.
- This model emphasizes community engagement and equitable power sharing, aiming to develop tailored health interventions that effectively meet the needs of these communities.