Biomarkers or medical data verified by a medical provider are generally considered to be more reliable than self-reported data, but researchers often face challenges when collecting medical record verification or biomarkers from young adults (YA) in research. Edward P. Browne, PhD, and Audrey Pettifor, PhD, analyzed data from a randomized controlled trial to increase COVID-19 vaccine uptake.
They conducted a secondary analysis with data from a randomized trial of a digital health intervention, “Tough Talks COVID-19 (TT-C),” which was intended to increase COVID-19 vaccine uptake and reduce vaccine hesitancy among BYA in Georgia, Alabama, and North Carolina..