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Understanding the Role of Misinformation in COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in a Rural State
Ann Marie Hess, Colin T. Waters, Elizabeth A. Jacobs, Kerri L. Barton, and Kathleen M. Fairfield
Findings from this study regarding COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and sources of trusted information are important for developing public health strategies to increase vaccination rates. Understanding the concerns of individuals as assessed in this study provides opportunities for trusted health professionals, friends and family to reinforce facts about the importance of being vaccinated.
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Why did some rural Mainers accept novel COVID-19 vaccines when rolled out in 2021, while others did not?
Mike Kohut, Liz Scharnetzki, Joseph Pajka, Elizabeth Jacobs, and Kathleen Fairfield
Many people, especially in rural areas of the United States, choose not to receive novel COVID-19 vaccinations despite public health recommendations.
Understanding how people describe decisions to get vaccinated or not may help to address hesitancy.
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Does plain language key information on informed consent forms improve the informed consent experience for study participants?
Sabrina Kurtz-Rossi, Ifechi Augusta Okonkwo, Ye Chen, Noe Duenas, Timothy Bilodeau, Alice Rushforth, and Andreas Klein
Informed consent forms are hard to read and understand, but people need this information to make informed decisions about whether or not to participate in research.
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Reaching Structurally Vulnerable Populations Using Low-Barrier COVID-19 Testing Clinics Co-Created with Community Based Organizations
David N. Ngandu, Gloria Sclar, Ambia Ahmed, and et. al.
The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately affected people from structurally vulnerable communities. There was a need to improve COVID-19 testing in these communities to reduce viral spread and connect to treatment.
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Feasibility of Continuous Home Monitoring of Particulate Matter and Lung Function in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease Who are Exposed to Wood Smoke
S Wayne, K Cowan, L.M. Paulin, J Emery, and D.A. Kaminsky
Particulate matter (PM) contains microscopic solids or liquids that are so small they can be inhaled and cause serious health problems. Examples include smoke, dust, soot, and fumes.
There is increasing evidence that small particles have harmful effects on people’s breathing. Wood stoves are a source of indoor PM.
The Northern New England CTR Community Engagement Core Research Dissemination Project
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