The social and socio-political embeddedness of COVID-19 vaccination decision-making: A five-country qualitative interview study from Europe.
Vaccine
; 41(12): 2084-2092, 2023 03 17.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2246837
ABSTRACT
The uptake ofCOVID-19 vaccines has varied considerably across European countries. This study investigates people's decision-making process regarding vaccination by analyzing qualitative interviews (n = 214) with residents from five European countries Austria, Germany, Italy, Portugal, and Switzerland. We identify three factors that shape vaccination decision-making individual experiences and pre-existing attitudes towards vaccination, social environment, and socio-political context. Based on this analysis, we present a typology of decision-making regarding COVID-19 vaccines, where some types present stable stances towards vaccines and others change over time. Trust in government and relevant stakeholders, broader social factors, and people's direct social environment were particularly relevant to these dynamics. We conclude that vaccination campaigns should be considered long-term projects (also outside of pandemics) in need of regular adjustment, communication and fine-tuning to ensure public trust. This is particularly pertinent for booster vaccinations, such as COVID-19 or influenza.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Influenza Vaccines
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Vaccines
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Qualitative research
Topics:
Vaccines
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
English
Journal:
Vaccine
Year:
2023
Document Type:
Article
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