Trust in science and belief in misinformation mediate the effects of political orientation on vaccine hesitancy and intention to be vaccinated

Acta Psychologica, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 237, P. 103945 - 103945

Published: May 19, 2023

In previous studies, anti-vaccination attitudes have been attributed either to far-right voters or both far-left and voters. The present study investigated the associations of political orientation with vaccine hesitancy intention be vaccinated against COVID-19, potential mediating roles trust in science belief misinformation. A total 750 Italian respondents completed an online questionnaire period between second third wave COVID-19 (from 9th March May 2021). results showed that had direct indirect intention, mediated by Specifically, right-wing adherents were less trustful scientists believed COVID-19-related misinformation more than left-wing adherents, these two factors accounted for their higher reduced willingness receive anti-COVID-19 vaccination. Our findings are line predictions mindsponge theory suggest communicative campaigns aimed at improving rates acceptance should specifically focused on enhancing reducing

Language: Английский

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What Contributes to COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy? A Systematic Review of the Psychological Factors Associated with COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10(11), P. 1777 - 1777

Published: Oct. 22, 2022

Vaccine hesitancy plays a crucial role in worldwide pandemic-control efforts. The multifaceted nature of vaccine entails many psychological factors that are widely discussed the literature, although few studies specifically compile these factors. Thus, this systematic review aims to synthesize contributing hesitancy. As per PRISMA (preferred reporting items for reviews and meta-analyses) guidelines, search was conducted on electronic databases PubMed, Scopus, Science Direct, PsycNET, Web Science, manual Google Scholar. Out 2289 articles obtained, 79 met inclusion criteria were deemed eligible review. findings highlight appraisals COVID-19 pandemic, safety side effects, confidence/trust, trust government healthcare professionals, scepticism around production, conspiracy beliefs, emotions, information knowledge about as major Concerningly, misinformation vaccination spread through social media platforms, increasing Recommendations authorities, implications future research also outlined.

Language: Английский

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Frequency of COVID‐19 vaccine side effects and its associated factors among the vaccinated population of Pakistan: A cross‐sectional study

Health Science Reports, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 6(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Abstract Background Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) vaccine side effects have an important role in the hesitancy of general population toward administration. Therefore, this study was conducted to document COVID‐19 our population. Materials and Methods An online survey‐based, cross‐sectional carried out from September 1, 2021, October among public. The questionnaire included participants’ sociodemographic data, type vaccine, comorbidities, previous infection, assessment reported by them. Results majority participants were <20 years age (62.2%), females (74.9%), belonged educational sector (58.1%), residents Sindh (65.7%), previously unaffected infection (73.3%). Sinovac (38.7%) followed Sinopharm (30.4%) Moderna (18.4%) administered more frequently. Commonly injection site pain (82%), myalgia (55%), headache (46%), fatigue/malaise (45%), fever (41%). Vaccine likely be with first dose as compared second dose. On regression analysis, factors associated occurrence younger (odds ratio [OR]: 6.000 [2.065–17.431], p < 0.001), female gender (OR: 2.373 [1.146–4.914], = 0.020), marital status 0.217 [0.085–0.556], graduate level education 0.353 [0.153–0.816], 0.015), occupation being either retired, freelancers, or social workers 0.310 [0.106–0.909]), 0.033). Previous ( 0.458) comorbidities found unrelated 0.707) effects. Conclusion overall prevalence local quite higher than systemic ones. Further large‐scale studies on safety are required strengthen public confidence vaccination drive.

Language: Английский

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Antivax attitude in the general population along the autism-schizophrenia continuum and the impact of socio-demographic factors

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14

Published: April 21, 2023

One of the most important inventions in human history is vaccines. However, to date a consistent amount people exhibit hesitant approach toward them and mixed results have emerged attempt characterize which factors may play role predicting such negative attitude. Here, we aimed at investigating how individual scoring along autism-schizophrenic continuum component socio-cultural contribute vaccination attitudes general population.To test whether position could predict vaccine attitude, used principal analysis (PCA) extract showing diametric loading between Schizotypal Personality Questionnaire (SPQ) Autistic Quotient (AQ) subscales. Then, performed series multiple linear regression analyses understand relation ASD-SSD Vax scores. We also included socio-demographic (i.e., gender, education level, age) as predictors.Multiple revealed that closer lied on positive schizotypal pole, higher was their attitude A diametric, more favorable disposition found for individuals autistic end continuum. Furthermore, reported among factors, only age can be considered significant predictor attitudes, with younger participants vaccination, while level an protective factor mitigating impact proximity SSD pole against disposition.These findings are relevant improve targeted public health interventions, highlighting crucial demographic, psychological, social correlates anti-vax beliefs, devasting potential increase spread infectious disease.

Language: Английский

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Role of Perceived Social Support in COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake Among U.S. Adults

AJPM Focus, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 2(3), P. 100104 - 100104

Published: April 27, 2023

Vaccine uptake concerns in the Unites States were at forefront of public health discussions during COVID-19 pandemic. By end 2022, approximately 80% U.S. population was vaccinated against virus. This study examined relationship between perceived social support and vaccine among adults.Using nationally representative cross-sectional data on 21,107 adults from 2021 National Health Interview Survey, we assessed vaccination rates across individuals with strong, some, weak levels support. Multivariable logistic regression models estimated to obtain odds being different for full sample sub-samples age groups.We found that compared strong support, 21.1% less likely be COVID-19. Apart 18-24 years group, lower likelihood evident 24-49 (AOR=0.66, 95% CI: 0.52-0.85), 50-64 (AOR=0.67, 0.50-0.90), 65+ (AOR=0.56, 0.41-0.75) groups.These findings are consistent a broader literature indicating increases healthy behaviors decreases risky behaviors. Interventions designed improve perception particularly those high risk mortality may promising tactic increasing uptake.

Language: Английский

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Learning from the Past to Improve the Future—Vaccine Hesitancy Determinants in the Italian Population: A Systematic Review

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(3), P. 630 - 630

Published: March 12, 2023

WHO identifies vaccine hesitancy (VH) as one of the ten threats to global health. The authors bring international scientific community an Italian episode that offers opportunity renew discussion on extent VH matter. purpose this systematic review is analyze factors determining in population, understand its roots, and suggest potential strategies mitigate it. A literature according PRISMA guidelines was carried out using SCOPUS Medline (via PubMed) databases, following strategy: (COVID-19 vaccines) AND (vaccination hesitancy) (Italy). After selection process, 36 articles were included review. most frequently detected associated with population can be grouped vaccine-related factors, socio-cultural demographic factors. Currently, we are facing a gap between science, governments, institutions. To heal breach, it necessary strengthen trust through implementation health communication public education strategies, while literacy must continue support families individuals discerning evidence from opinions recognize real risks balance them benefits.

Language: Английский

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Relationship between mental health and substance abuse on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in youth: A mixed methods longitudinal cohort study

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 20(1), P. e0313157 - e0313157

Published: Jan. 8, 2025

Background Mental health and substance use challenges are highly correlated in youth have been speculated to be associated with COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. Literature has also suggested that mental increased during the pandemic. However, longitudinal relationship between hesitancy is not well established. Objective We examined health, Methods Youth ages 14 29-years participated a survey study. Participants provided sociodemographic, data, as qualitative quantitative information on their perspectives every two months February 2021 August 2021, 2022. Generalized estimating equation logistic regression models were used analyze effect of over time. Qualitative content area analyses identify trends attitudes. Results frequency hesitancy, significantly odds Additionally, decreases (OR: 0.80 (95% CI 0.66, 0.97)) when vaccines first began emerge, but increases 1.72 1.32, 2.26)) one year later. reported perceptions regarding safety efficacy primary determinants influencing hesitant, uncertain, acceptant changes attitudes time for some participants, health. Conclusions Increases Health policy agencies should aware potential impact youth, developing programs.

Language: Английский

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Uptake and hesitancy of the second booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine among the general population in China after the surge period of the COVID-19 pandemic: a large-scale national study

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: Feb. 7, 2025

Although the second booster dose of COVID-19 vaccines is available, vaccine hesitancy among public may have peaked due to surge in infections caused by Omicron variant. To improve coverage dose, it crucial investigate prevalence general population during this period and explore reasons for phenomenon. A cross-sectional survey was conducted between January 5 February 9, 2023. Variables including sociodemographics, mental health, infection status, vaccination were collected. Univariate multivariate logistic regression analysis performed identify factors associated with population. Among 10,623 participants, uptake rate 4.3%. those who did not receive 43.6% expressed hesitancy. The highest observed participants had completed primary immunization (71.4%), followed chronic diseases (48.6%) aged 60 above (33.2%). higher females, high incomes, a history infection, depressive symptoms post-traumatic stress disorder, adverse events after vaccination. Conversely, lower students, above, from southern China, level perceived social support. remains prevalent China pandemic. Crucial steps, such as raising awareness benefits potential side effects regular vaccination, ensuring timely monitoring disclosure pandemic information, implementing targeted measures support should be taken. These efforts will instrumental reducing hesitancy, advancing campaigns, effectively preparing future outbreaks.

Language: Английский

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Naloxone Knowledge, Carrying, Purchase, and Use

JAMA Network Open, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 8(3), P. e2462698 - e2462698

Published: March 3, 2025

Importance Widespread naloxone access is a key policy response to the opioid crisis. Naloxone availability typically estimated from pharmacy sales, which exclude provided by community organizations, hospitals, and clinics, or sold over-the-counter. Objective To estimate knowledge, carrying, purchase, use among US adults. Design, Setting, Participants This survey study included noninstitutionalized adults aged 18 years older national sample self-reporting dependence. Respondents answered online questions between June 7 29, 2024, about use. Exposures Opioid misuse, risk of overdose, overdose person known respondent. Main Outcomes Measures prevalence administration. Results The 1515 individuals (median [IQR] age, 45 [33-58] years; 770 women [50.8%]; 215 Black [14.2%], 1087 White [71.8%]) 512 who self-reported In sample, 50 respondents (3.3%) reported dependence, yielding 562 reporting dependence 41 [35-48] 404 female [70.2%]; 17 [3.0%], 494 [87.9%]). Overall, 1164 respondents—700 (46.2%) in 500 (89.0%) dependence—had heard correctly identified its purpose. One hundred sixty participants (10.6%) 340 (60.5%) carrying naloxone. Among those they were “very likely overdose,” 22 (31.0%) 31 (73.8%) with know someone very 43 (25.4%) 190 (70.1%) ever carried naloxone, 108 (42.4%) 97 (22.6%) had purchased 128 (8.4%) 267 (47.5%) administering else while 93 (6.1%) 221 (39.3%) being administered Conclusions Relevance this most naloxone’s purpose it. Most was not purchased, suggesting need for new ways, including rapid surveys, monitor possession.

Language: Английский

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Exploring COVID-19 Vaccination Willingness in Italy: A Focus on Resident Foreigners and Italians Using Data from PASSI and PASSI d’Argento Surveillance Systems

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(2), P. 124 - 124

Published: Jan. 26, 2024

(1) The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated health disparities, both between foreign and autochthonous populations. Italy was one of the European countries that most affected by pandemic; however, only limited data are available on vaccine willingness. This study aims to assess propensity populations residing in be vaccinated relative associated factors. (2) Data were collected analysed from two Italian surveillance systems, PASSI d’Argento, period August 2020–December 2021. include those resident adult population over 18 years old. A multinomial logistic regression model, stratified citizenship, used associations sociodemographic, health, experience variables with vaccination attitudes. (3) encompassed 19,681 eligible subjects. Considering willingness vaccinated, residents significantly less certain get (49.4% vs. 60.7% among Italians). Sociodemographic characteristics, economic difficulties, trust local units emerged as factors acceptance. Having received seasonal flu identified a predictor acceptance residents. (4) underscores significance tailoring interventions address hesitancy based diverse characteristics research offers practical insights for public strategies, highlighting importance tailored educational campaigns, improved communication, nuanced enhance uptake within

Language: Английский

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