Publicação

Factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy after implementation of a mass vaccination campaign

Ver documento

Detalhes bibliográficos
Resumo:An online cross-sectional study on COVID-19 vaccination adhesion was conducted in Portugal nine months after vaccination rollout (September–November 2021). Logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with hesitancy to take the COVID-19 vaccine in the communitybased survey, “COVID-19 Barometer: Social Opinion”. Hesitancy was 11%; however, of those, 60.5% stated that they intended to take the vaccine. Hesitancy was associated with factors such as lower monthly household income; no intention of taking the flu vaccine this year; perceived reasonable health status; having two or more diseases; low confidence in the health service response; worse perception of the adequacy of anti-COVID-19 government measures; low or no perceived risk of getting COVID-19; feeling agitated, anxious or sad some days; and lack of trust in the safety and efficacy of the vaccines. Confidence in vaccines, namely against COVID-19, is paramount for public health and should be monitored during vaccination rollout. Clear communication of the risks and benefits of vaccination needs improvement to increase adherence and public confidence.
Autores principais:Gomes, Inês Afonso
Outros Autores:Soares, Patricia; Rocha, João Victor; Gama, Ana; Laires, Pedro Almeida; Moniz, Marta; Pedro, Ana Rita; Dias, Sónia; Goes, Ana Rita; Leite, Andreia; Nunes, Carla
Assunto:COVID-19 Vaccination Vaccine hesitancy Immunology Pharmacology Drug Discovery Infectious Diseases Pharmacology (medical) SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
Ano:2022
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:artigo
Tipo de acesso:acesso aberto
Instituição associada:Universidade Nova de Lisboa
Idioma:inglês
Origem:Repositório Institucional da UNL

Registos relacionados

Registos relacionados