Barriers and Concerns that Contribute to Vaccine Hesitancy in Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) Individuals in Ontario, Canada.

Background: Despite research demonstrating the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines, hesitancy is extremely common in minority communities. The purpose of this study was to identify key barriers and concerns that contribute to vaccine hesitancy in Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) individuals and provide recommendations to address these barriers and concerns.

Methods: The study was an online cross-sectional survey conducted among 1491 BIPOC and Caucasian adults, recruited using social media networks in August-September 2021.