Youth Covid-19 Vaccine Confidence Project
Strategy 1: Youth-Friendly COVID-19 Vaccine Messaging
We worked with youth and youth-serving agency staff to develop these youth-friendly, trauma-informed, culturally responsive messaging about COVID-19 vaccination to address the main concerns youth shared about being vaccinated.
Below, you can access and use the messaging materials we created for youth! If you have any feedback about these infographics, please fill out the following survey: https://umn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0O4WGS9FEPCTVPw
COVID-19 Vaccine Facts For Youth of Color.pdfCOVID-19 Vaccine Facts for Youth of Color
How do the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines work.pdfHow Do the COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines Work?
How to Spot COVID Misinformation (3).pdfHow Do I Spot COVID-19 Misinformation?
I want to get vaccinated, but....pdfI Want to Get Vaccinated, But...
What to Expect Post-Vaccination (1).pdfWhat to Expect Post-Vaccination
Strategy 2: Health Events
We partnered with youth, youth-serving agencies, and healthcare organizations to launch site-based, fun, and inclusive health events organized in partnership with youth and youth-serving agencies.
More information about what we learned on how to make these events a success to come!
Strategy 3: Vaccine After Care Kits
We distributed vaccine aftercare kits to youth to offer physical, emotional, and educational support after vaccination.
Here is a list of what is included in our after-care kits:
Hand sanitizer; Disinfectant wipes; Packs of tissues; Chapstick; Face masks; Journal; Gel pens; Affirmation notes; Crackers/chips; Drink mix; Tea; KN95 masks; and an infographic about what to expect post-vaccination.
Strategy 4: Training for Youth-serving Agency Staff
We facilitated training and resources for staff at youth-serving agencies who work directly with youth to help them navigate conversations about the vaccine with youth, in partnership with the Healthcare Reparations Cooperative.
Project Summary
Please feel free to share this project summary infographic with your organization, youth, and anyone else who may be interested!
Project Summary_UMN COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Project.pdfRelated Publications
Gewirtz O’Brien JR, Auerswald C, English A, Ammerman S, Beharry M, Heerde JA, Kang M, Naous J, Pham DQ, Santa Maria D, Elliott A. Youth Experiencing Homelessness during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Unique Needs and Practical Strategies from International Perspectives. Journal of Adolescent Health. 2021 Feb;68(2):236-240.
Ingie Osman, Renee Sieving, Lauren Vasilakos, Katie Pierson, Asha Elgonda, Trenton Bartlett, Janna R. Gewirtz O’Brien. Promoting COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence and Access among Youth Experiencing Homelessness: Community-Engaged Public Health Practice. Progress in Communty Health Partnerships: Research, Education, and Action.
Balma, Brandon, Vasilakos, Lauren, Osman, Ingie, Elgonda, Asha, and Gewirtz O’Brien, Janna R. COVID-19 vaccine attitudes among youth experiencing homelessness: a qualitative analysis with opportunities for action. BMC Public Health 23, 1672 (2023).