Validity and Reliability of the Greek Version of Adult Vaccine Hesitancy Scale in Terms of Dispositional Optimism in a Community-Dwelling Population: A Cross-Sectional Study DOI Open Access
Marilena Gialama, Christos Kleisiaris, Μαρία Μαλλιαρού

et al.

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(15), P. 1460 - 1460

Published: July 23, 2024

Vaccine hesitancy is an important public health issue referring to concerns about the safety and efficacy of vaccination. Within a framework, this study aimed assess cultural adaptation, validity, reliability Greek version adult Hesitancy Scale (aVHS) as well identify determinants vaccine among large regional population in central Greece. A cross-sectional was conducted enrolling 300 adults who had received primary healthcare services Health Centers Local Units Magnesia Region from October December 2022. The aVHS Life Orientation Test-Revised (LOT-R) were used dispositional level optimism, respectively. For survey translation, procedure forward backward translation followed. Also, tested pilot with sample 18 responders. Construct validity internal consistency investigated via exploratory confirmatory factor analysis Cronbach's alpha coefficients, Simple multiple linear regression determine predictors for hesitancy. Factor analyses indicated that comprises two constructs ("lack confidence" "risk perception") explaining 68.9% total variance. scale 0.884, indicating its high consistency. Participants lived rural areas, lower annual income, reported optimism showed higher lack confidence On other hand, people aged above 45 years old graduated school or elementary unemployed greater aversion risks side effects. Finally, certain socio-demographic characteristics associated Our data suggest valid reliable instrument measuring vaccine-related attitudes perceptions society, providing meaningful insight into designing vaccination-related preventive interventions community.

Language: Английский

Validity and Reliability of the Greek Version of Adult Vaccine Hesitancy Scale in Terms of Dispositional Optimism in a Community-Dwelling Population: A Cross-Sectional Study DOI Open Access
Marilena Gialama, Christos Kleisiaris, Μαρία Μαλλιαρού

et al.

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(15), P. 1460 - 1460

Published: July 23, 2024

Vaccine hesitancy is an important public health issue referring to concerns about the safety and efficacy of vaccination. Within a framework, this study aimed assess cultural adaptation, validity, reliability Greek version adult Hesitancy Scale (aVHS) as well identify determinants vaccine among large regional population in central Greece. A cross-sectional was conducted enrolling 300 adults who had received primary healthcare services Health Centers Local Units Magnesia Region from October December 2022. The aVHS Life Orientation Test-Revised (LOT-R) were used dispositional level optimism, respectively. For survey translation, procedure forward backward translation followed. Also, tested pilot with sample 18 responders. Construct validity internal consistency investigated via exploratory confirmatory factor analysis Cronbach's alpha coefficients, Simple multiple linear regression determine predictors for hesitancy. Factor analyses indicated that comprises two constructs ("lack confidence" "risk perception") explaining 68.9% total variance. scale 0.884, indicating its high consistency. Participants lived rural areas, lower annual income, reported optimism showed higher lack confidence On other hand, people aged above 45 years old graduated school or elementary unemployed greater aversion risks side effects. Finally, certain socio-demographic characteristics associated Our data suggest valid reliable instrument measuring vaccine-related attitudes perceptions society, providing meaningful insight into designing vaccination-related preventive interventions community.

Language: Английский

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