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Using the increasing vaccination model and the moderating roles of chronic medical conditions and education to understand COVID-19 vaccination uptake in Singapore.
Chen, Xingyu Ken; Ong, Juanita; Neo, Loo Seng; Tan, Li Feng.
  • Chen XK; Nanyang Technological University, Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, Singapore.
  • Ong J; Independent Researcher.
  • Neo LS; Singapore University of Social Sciences, Singapore.
  • Tan LF; Division of Healthy Ageing, Alexandra Hospital, 378 Alexandra Road, 159964, Singapore.
Transl Behav Med ; 13(7): 453-464, 2023 Jul 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2293296
ABSTRACT
COVID-19 vaccination programmes have helped reduce deaths and morbidity from the pandemic and allowed for the resumption of normal life. However, vaccine hesitancy remains an issue even with recurrent surges in COVID-19 cases due to new SARS-CoV-2 variants.

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To elucidate psychosocial factors that contribute to our understanding of vaccine hesitancy. 676 Participants in Singapore took part in an online survey on vaccine hesitancy and uptake between May and June 2021. Data on demographics, perception of the COVID-19 pandemic, and vaccine willingness and hesitancy factors were collected. The responses were analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM). The study found that confidence in the COVID-19 vaccines and risk perception of the COVID-19 situation are significantly associated with vaccination intention, while vaccination intention is also significantly associated with reported vaccination status. Additionally, certain chronic medical conditions moderate the relationship between vaccine confidence/risk perception and vaccine intention. This study contributes to our understanding of factors behind vaccination uptake which can help anticipate challenges to future vaccination campaigns for the next pandemic.
COVID-19 vaccination programmes have helped reduce deaths from the pandemic and allowed for the resumption of normal life. However, vaccine hesitancy among the public remains an issue even with recurrent surges in COVID-19 cases due to new SARS-CoV-2 variants. To understand psychosocial factors that contribute to vaccine uptake, this study surveyed 676 participants in Singapore through an online survey on vaccine hesitancy and uptake between May and June 2021. Data on demographics, perception of the COVID-19 pandemic, and vaccine willingness factors were collected. The responses were analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM). The study found that confidence in the COVID-19 vaccines and risk perception of the COVID-19 situation are significantly associated with vaccination intention, while vaccination intention is also significantly associated with reported vaccination status. Additionally, certain chronic medical conditions moderate the relationship between vaccine confidence/risk perception and vaccine intention. This study contributes to our understanding of factors behind vaccination uptake which can help anticipate challenges to future vaccination campaigns for the next pandemic.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Vaccines / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Topics: Vaccines / Variants Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Transl Behav Med Year: 2023 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Tbm

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Vaccines / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Topics: Vaccines / Variants Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Transl Behav Med Year: 2023 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Tbm