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Characteristics associated with the willingness to receive a COVID-19 vaccine and an exploration of the general public's perceptions: A mixed-methods approach.
Gasteiger, Norina; Gasteiger, Chiara; Vedhara, Kavita; Broadbent, Elizabeth.
  • Gasteiger N; Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand; School of Health Sciences, The University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom.
  • Gasteiger C; Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
  • Vedhara K; Division of Primary Care, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, United Kingdom.
  • Broadbent E; Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand. Electronic address: e.broadbent@auckland.ac.nz.
Vaccine ; 40(25): 3461-3465, 2022 05 31.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1819622
ABSTRACT
Demographics and media discourse impact vaccine hesitancy. We explored the New Zealand public's perceptions of COVID-19 vaccines and associated media portrayal, and determined predictive factors associated with willingness to receive vaccines. A community cohort (N = 340) completed online surveys. A logistic regression explored whether characteristics predict willingness to receive the vaccine. Textual data were analysed thematically. Willingness to receive the vaccine was high (90%). Having a postgraduate degree (p =.026), trying to receive an influenza vaccine (p <.001) and fewer concerns (p <.001) predicted willingness. Health keyworkers (p <.001) were less willing. Participants wanted the vaccine for protection and returning to normality. Reasons against receiving vaccines regarded safety, efficacy, and an unclear roll-out plan. The media was reported to generally provide good/positive coverage, but also engage in unbalanced reporting and spreading misinformation. Education strategies should include collaborations between media and scientists and focus on distributing easy-to-access information. Health keyworkers should be reassured of testing/safety.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Influenza Vaccines / COVID-19 Type of study: Cohort study / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Vaccines Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Vaccine Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.vaccine.2022.04.092

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Influenza Vaccines / COVID-19 Type of study: Cohort study / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Vaccines Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Vaccine Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.vaccine.2022.04.092