CBER Economist Publishes on Public Health and Socioeconomics

CBER Economist Publishes on Public Health and Socioeconomics

• May 14th, 2026

Dr. Komla Koumi, assistant research professional at CBER, published a peer-reviewed article titled “Association Between Socio-Political and Economic Factors and COVID-19 Vaccination Uptake: US–Mexico Border Study” in the journal Epidemiologia in April 2026.

The study analyzes COVID-19 vaccination disparities across 360 counties in four U.S.–Mexico border states, highlighting how geographic location, socioeconomic conditions, demographic characteristics, and political affiliation shaped vaccination and booster uptake. Using multivariable regression analysis and GIS mapping, the research provides evidence-based insights to support more targeted, context-specific public health strategies to reduce health disparities and improve vaccination coverage in border communities.

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