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: Received: 4 November 2023 / Approved: 6 November 2023 / Online: 6 November 2023 (13:38:29 CET)
How to cite:
Chan, A.S.W. Unveiling Racial and Ethnic Disparities in MPOX Virus Vaccine Distribution and Demographic Patterns in the United States. Preprints2023, 2023110275. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202311.0275.v1
Chan, A.S.W. Unveiling Racial and Ethnic Disparities in MPOX Virus Vaccine Distribution and Demographic Patterns in the United States. Preprints 2023, 2023110275. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202311.0275.v1
Chan, A.S.W. Unveiling Racial and Ethnic Disparities in MPOX Virus Vaccine Distribution and Demographic Patterns in the United States. Preprints2023, 2023110275. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202311.0275.v1
APA Style
Chan, A.S.W. (2023). Unveiling Racial and Ethnic Disparities in MPOX Virus Vaccine Distribution and Demographic Patterns in the United States. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202311.0275.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Chan, A.S.W. 2023 "Unveiling Racial and Ethnic Disparities in MPOX Virus Vaccine Distribution and Demographic Patterns in the United States" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202311.0275.v1
Abstract
Background: This study delves into the examination of racial and ethnic disparities in the distribution of the Monkeypox (MPOX) virus vaccine within the United States, offering a critical healthcare perspective on an emerging public health concern. It particularly focuses on the demographic patterns associated with MPOX transmission and the allocation of vaccines. Methods: A comprehensive analysis was conducted, drawing on a wide array of data sources to understand the vaccine distribution and demographic trends in the United States. The study scrutinized three main aspects: MPOX cases by race and ethnicity, vaccine administration across different racial and gender categories, and the potential disparities therein. Results: The findings reveal significant disparities in the distribution of vaccine doses, with males, particularly gay, bisexual, and other Men who have sex with men (MSM), receiving the majority of doses. Moreover, substantial variations in MPOX cases are observed among different racial and ethnic groups, emphasizing the need for culturally sensitive public health strategies. Conclusions: The study underscores the urgent need for targeted public health interventions to address disparities and safeguard the well-being of those at higher risk, particularly MSM. It highlights the importance of equity in vaccine distribution and culturally sensitive approaches, and serves as a foundation for shaping effective public health policies and strategies to mitigate the spread of MPOX. This research advances our understanding of healthcare disparities in the context of an emerging viral infection, providing valuable insights for future public health initiatives.
Keywords
MPOX; health care intervention; Men who have sex with men; public health strategies; vaccine
Subject
Arts and Humanities, Other
Copyright:
This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
