Self-administered digital vaccination decision-aids in primary care: A pilot study of COVID-19 vaccination in Atlanta, GA
By
Jera White
Tej Shah
Emily Wall
Shivani A. Patel
Kevin Wu
Yuxuan Shi
Yuxi Zhang
Ziwei Dong
Ambar Kulshreshtha
May 27, 2026
Clinical Scorecard: Digital Decision Aids for Self-Administration of Vaccination in Primary Care: A Pilot Study on COVID-19 Vaccination in Atlanta, GA
At a Glance
Category Detail
Condition COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Key Mechanisms Digital decision-aid tool designed to enhance vaccine knowledge and reduce hesitancy. Target Population Primary care patients in Atlanta, Georgia, particularly those hesitant about COVID-19 vaccination. Care Setting Primary care
Key Highlights
COVID-19 vaccine uptake is critically low, especially among minority groups. Digital tools can provide tailored vaccine information to combat hesitancy. The decision-aid tool allows for independent patient engagement with vaccine information. Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Assess vaccine hesitancy through patient interactions. Management
Utilize digital decision-aids to provide evidence-based vaccine information. Monitoring & Follow-up
Evaluate changes in vaccine knowledge and intent post-intervention. Risks
Address concerns regarding side effects and vaccine effectiveness. Patient & Prescribing Data
Adults in Atlanta, Georgia, with COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy.
The decision-aid tool aims to improve vaccine literacy and decision-making.
Clinical Best Practices
Incorporate digital health tools into primary care workflows. Provide unbiased information on vaccine benefits and risks. Related Resources & Content
