Examining the influence of community leaders and other community actors on immunisation practices in Australia: A national cross-sectional study.

Background: Variation in COVID-19 vaccination coverage and increasing vaccine hesitancy are well documented, especially amongst ethnic minority populations and current channels of vaccine and communication have been found to be inadequate. It has been suggested that more be done to utilise community-led pathways to improve vaccine readiness in ethnic minority communities in Australia. The study aimed to explore receptiveness towards the role of different actors and methods of communication about immunisation.

Communication and engagement of community members from ethnic minorities during COVID-19: a scoping review.

Objectives: This review examined the factors influencing communication and engagement with ethnic and racial minority groups in Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic. It aimed to answer two main questions: (1) what communication problems people from these communities typically faced during the pandemic? and (2) what strategies and recommendations were suggested to enhance communication and engagement for ethnic and racial minorities during the current COVID-19 pandemic and any similar events in the future?

Design: Scoping review.

Data Sources: PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, PsychINFO and CINAHL.