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Psychometric Properties of a Vaccine Hesitancy Scale Adapted for COVID-19 Vaccination Among People with HIV.
Rodriguez, Violeta J; Alcaide, Maria L; Salazar, Ana S; Montgomerie, Emily K; Maddalon, Marissa J; Jones, Deborah L.
  • Rodriguez VJ; Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1400 NW 10th AVE, Miami, Fl, 33136, USA.
  • Alcaide ML; Department of Psychology, University of Georgia, Athens, USA.
  • Salazar AS; Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Coral Gables, USA.
  • Montgomerie EK; Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Coral Gables, USA.
  • Maddalon MJ; Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Coral Gables, USA.
  • Jones DL; University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies, Coral Gables, USA.
AIDS Behav ; 26(1): 96-101, 2022 Jan.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1274860
ABSTRACT
We evaluated the psychometric properties of a modified version of the Vaccine Hesitancy Scale (VHS) among people with HIV (PWH) for COVID-19 vaccination in a cross-sectional study in the US. Self-report data from an online questionnaire were collected from a sample of N = 175 PWH. Participants were surveyed in English or Spanish regarding attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccination using the adapted VHS. Participants were on average 51.55 years of age (SD = 13.90) 55% were women. The reliability of the scale was acceptable (α = 0.72). An exploratory factor analysis showed that "Lack of confidence" and "Risks" explained 45.55% and 12.31% of the variance. Related items showed expected associations with these factors, supporting construct validity. Results illustrate that the modified VHS for COVID-19 vaccination has adequate psychometric properties. We replicated the original factor structure of the VHS and demonstrated adequate internal consistency and construct validity. Validated tools are essential to guide vaccination policy and campaigns towards populations at risk.
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RESUMEN En este estudio transversal, evaluamos las propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Reticencia a la Vacunación (VHS, por sus siglas en inglés) para la vacuna contra el COVID-19 en personas con VIH (PCV) en los EE. UU. Los participantes (N = 175) respondieron a una encuesta en línea en inglés o en español, sobre las actitudes hacia la vacuna contra el COVID-19 utilizando una version adaptada de la VHS. La edad promedio de los participantes fue de 51,55 años (DE = 13,90;) y 55% eran mujeres. La fiabilidad de la escala fue aceptable (α = 0,72). Un análisis factorial exploratorio mostró que la "falta de confianza" y los "riesgos" explicaron el 45,55% y el 12,31% de la varianza. Los elementos relacionados mostraron asociaciones esperadas con dichos factores, apoyando la validez de la VHS adaptada para esta población. Los resultados ilustran que la VHS modificada para la vacuna contra el COVID-19 tiene propiedades psicométricas adecuadas. Replicamos la estructura factorial original de la VHS y demostramos una adecuada validez y consistencia interna. La validación de instrumentos de recolección de datos es esencial para orientar las políticas y campañas de vacunación para poblaciones en riesgo, tal como PCV.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: HIV Infections / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Vaccines Limits: Female / Humans Language: English Journal: AIDS Behav Journal subject: Behavioral Sciences / SINDROME DA IMUNODEFICIENCIA ADQUIRIDA (AIDS) Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S10461-021-03350-5

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: HIV Infections / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Vaccines Limits: Female / Humans Language: English Journal: AIDS Behav Journal subject: Behavioral Sciences / SINDROME DA IMUNODEFICIENCIA ADQUIRIDA (AIDS) Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S10461-021-03350-5