
Research Square (Research Square), Год журнала: 2023, Номер unknown
Опубликована: Дек. 25, 2023
Abstract Background: Even though the COVID-19 vaccination roll-out in general can be considered as one of most successful public health campaigns history medicine, hesitancy has remained an issue concern throughout world. We add to a deeper understanding by identifying what drives primary and booster uptake, well adherence simple preventive measures such physical distancing investigating role Dark Triad personality traits, i.e. Machiavellianism, narcissism, psychopathy. Methods: investigate data from Germany United Kingdom European Covid Survey which was collected 23 December 2021 10 January 2022. Logit regressions random effects were performed study effect dark traits on COVID-19-related prevention. Results: show that have substantial impact prevention efforts, vaccinations uptake against COVID-19. Specifically, individuals scoring high psychopathy significantly less likely received immunization. The difference amounts 10.5%-points. High narcissistic imply substantially higher likelihood (15.3%-points) refuse shots after having vaccinations. Therefore, may constitute special case demand for vaccines. In addition, with psychopathic tendencies engage other behavior, while scores narcissism lead reported measures. Conclusions: Our findings highlight crucial plays pandemic related Policymakers, professionals, those charge messaging take these factors into account when devising communication strategies improve behaviors. Future pandemics crises would benefit targeted, nuanced approaches promote greater health.
Язык: Английский