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THE CONTENT OF COVID-19 INFORMATION SEARCHES AND VACCINATION INTENTION: AN IMPLICATION FOR RISK COMMUNICATION.
Olagoke, Ayokunle A; Floyd, Brenikki; Adebayo, Comfort T; Owoyemi, Ayomide; Hughes, Ashley M.
  • Olagoke AA; School of Health and Kinesiology, University of Nebraska at Omaha, NE, USA.
  • Floyd B; Division of Community Health Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Illinois at Chicago, IL, USA.
  • Adebayo CT; Department of Communication Studies, Towson University, Maryland, USA.
  • Owoyemi A; Department of Biomedical and Health Information Science, University of Illinois at Chicago, IL, USA.
  • Hughes AM; Department of Biomedical and Health Information Science, University of Illinois at Chicago, IL, USA.
Disaster Med Public Health Prep ; : 1-19, 2022 Nov 03.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2317823
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

The main objective of this study was to examine the association between COVID-19 information search activities and vaccination intention.

METHODS:

Cross-sectional data were collected using online surveys. Independent variables included COVID-19 information search on the 1) science of viral effects of COVID-19 on the body, 2) origin of COVID-19, 3) symptoms and outcomes, 4) transmission & prevention, 5) future outbreak, and 6) policies/procedures to follow. The outcome variable was vaccination intention. Multivariable regression analysis was conducted.

RESULTS:

Participants (N= 501) had a mean age of 32.44±11.94 years, were 55.3% female, and 67.9% White. Most COVID-19 information search was on symptoms and outcomes (77.7%), and policies/procedures to follow (69.9%). Intention to vaccinate against COVID-19 was higher among participants who searched for information on the science of viral effects of COVID-19 on the body (ß=0.23, 95% Confidence Interval (95% CI)= 0.03-0.43; p=0.03) and policies/procedures to follow (ß =0.24, 0.03-0.41, p= 0.02).

CONCLUSIONS:

People who searched for information about 1) the science of viral effects of COVID-19 and 2) policies/procedures recommendations also reported higher vaccination intention. Risk communication seeking to increase vaccination should meet the consumer's information demand by prioritizing the scientific rationale for COVID-19 vaccination and clarifying what policies/procedures are recommended.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Vaccines Language: English Journal: Disaster Med Public Health Prep Journal subject: Public Health Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Dmp.2022.257

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Vaccines Language: English Journal: Disaster Med Public Health Prep Journal subject: Public Health Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Dmp.2022.257