Short Descriptions of Select Publications

We understand that not everyone has the time or access to read full publications. Below are some key points and/or figures from each of our published articles. If you would like to learn more, many of our articles are published in open access journals! You can click on the titles in the table above to read the full article.

Survey of Adherence with COVID 19 Prevention Behaviors During the 2020 Thanksgiving and Winter Holidays Among Members of the COVID 19 Community Research Partnership

• Mini surveys were sent to participants after the Thanksgiving and Winter holidays
• These surveys collected information about behaviors during these holidays
• The results showed
  • Non-Household Members were present at 47% of Thanksgiving gatherings and 69% of Winter holiday gatherings
  • Most people did not fully follow recommended public health safety behaviors (mask wearing, staying outside, or getting a COVID-19 test prior) when attending holiday gatherings
• These holiday gatherings and lack of following guidelines could have contributed to the well documented post-holiday surge in COVID-19 cases

Changing Attitudes toward the COVID-19 Vaccine among North Carolina Participants in the COVID-19 Community Research Partnership

• In December/January a survey was sent to participants asking about their intent to get the vaccine
• 76% of respondents indicated that they intended to get the vaccine
• Based on participant’s reported intent to get vaccinated, the current vaccination rates as of May 15, 2021 are:
  • Yes – 99% vaccinated
  • No intent – 53% vaccinated
  • Unsure – 80% vaccinated
  • Preferred not to answer – 78% vaccinated
• The most cited reason for not answering yes to the vaccine intent question was concerns over safety (67%)
• Among the CRP North Carolina participants, initial intent towards the vaccine did not correlate with uptake as indicated by the 70% vaccination rate of those that did not answer “yes”