The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted Black communities in Ontario and there is a greater prevalence of vaccine distrust in this population. Both issues are rooted in the experience of systemic anti-Black racism. Nonetheless, due to community advocacy, there has been some progress with regard to the collection of race based data and Black community-led vaccine clinics. In this talk, the presenters will describe the Black Health Plan; successes and gaps in collection and reporting of sociodemographic data; highlight the frontline observations of the health impacts of COVID-19, such as mental health and “long COVID” in Black communities; and the need for public health to engage with and provide resources to Black communities in a manner that respects their collective self-determination.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Describe the provincial Black Health Plan.
2. Discuss community concerns regarding the collection and sharing of race based data with regard to COVID-19 vaccinations and beyond.
3. Appreciate the need to address the long-term impacts of COVID-19 in Black communities, namely “Long-COVID” and mental health needs.
4. Explore ways that public health units should partner with Black communities to increase vaccine uptake in a manner that respects self-determination.
Presenters names: Dr. Onye Nnorom, Cheryl Prescod and Angela Robertson
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