scholarly journals The role of media messaging in COVID‐19 vaccine hesitancy amongst the student population: Friend or foe

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Ka Yan Leung ◽  
Kam Lun Ellis Hon
Keyword(s):  
Student Population ◽  
Vaccine Hesitancy ◽  
Media Messaging

scholarly journals The Role of Emotional Competences in Parents’ Vaccine Hesitancy

Vaccines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 298
Author(s):  
Teresa Gavaruzzi ◽  
Marta Caserotti ◽  
Irene Leo ◽  
Alessandra Tasso ◽  
Leonardo Speri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Competence ◽  
Vaccine Safety ◽  
Vaccine Hesitancy ◽  
Mental Images ◽  
Emotional Competencies ◽  
Vaccine Refusal ◽  
Behavior Study ◽  
Childhood Vaccines ◽  
Role Of Parents

The role of parents’ emotional competencies on vaccine hesitancy and decision making has been seldom examined. Two studies investigated the relationship between parents’ attitudes towards childhood vaccines and self-reported behavior (Study 1) and between parents’ emotional competence and attitudes towards vaccines (Study 2). In Study 1, predictors of temporal, partial, or complete vaccine refusal (having voluntarily postponed/forgone some/all vaccines) were examined in 2778 parents. In Study 2, psychological predictors of the attitude towards vaccines were examined in 593 parents, using the Profile of Emotional Competence and the valence of mental images spontaneously associated with the term “vaccine”. In Study 1, attitudes were aggregated in three independent factors (concerns about vaccine safety; diseases prevented by vaccines; and naturalistic views) that independently predicted vaccine refusal. In Study 2, a significant mediational analysis showed a positive indirect effect of intrapersonal emotional competences on attitudes towards vaccines, through mental images associated with the word “vaccine”. Parents’ intrapersonal emotional competences affected all dimensions of attitudes towards vaccines, suggesting that being able to manage, identify, and recognize one’s own emotions is central to vaccine acceptance. These findings suggest that intervention strategies, rather than stressing the pro-social benefits of vaccinating, should focus on aspects related to one’s own emotions.

scholarly journals The effect of Health Literacy on COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy: The Moderating Role of Stress

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fan Zhang ◽  
Huiqiao Zhang ◽  
Yue Li ◽  
Sihui Peng ◽  
Yue Jiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Vaccine Hesitancy ◽  
The People ◽  
Different Populations ◽  
Promotion Strategies ◽  
High Level ◽  
Moderating Role

Abstract Background The COVID-19 vaccine is an essential means to establish group immunity and prevent the spread of the pandemic. However, the public's hesitation has created major difficulties to the promotion of the vaccine. By investigating the relationship between health literacy and COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, as well as the potential moderating role of stress, the present study would provide critical insights for tailoring vaccine-promotion strategies. Objective The two-fold research purpose is: i) address the effect of health literacy on people's attitude toward COVID-19 vaccine, ii) clarify the role of stress in this effect. Method With structured questionnaires, an online survey was conducted to evaluate general public's COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, health literacy, and perceived stress. In total, 560 responses were collected, and moderated regression analysis was conducted to test the effect of health literacy on vaccine hesitancy among people with different levels of stress. Results A total of 560 participants aged over 18 years were included in this study. About 39.8% of the respondents reported vaccine hesitancy, and this rate is higher among those aged 20-30 years old (83%) and female (71.3%). The results showed people with higher level of health literacy are less likely to have vaccine hesitancy . However, this effect was only among those with lower to moderate level of stress , among the people with high stress, no significant effect of health literacy was found . Conclusions By focusing on the effect of health literacy on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, the findings showed education program increasing individual's health literacy may also effectively reduce the public's vaccine hesitancy and promote accepting attitude. However, for people with high level of stress, other health programs need to be developed to enhance their positive attitude toward the COVID-19 vaccine. In conclusion, promotion strategies should be tailored for different populations, with considering individual factors such as health literacy and stress. Keywords vaccine hesitancy; health literacy; stress; moderation

Vaccine Hesitancy: The Growing Parent–Provider Divide

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 259-278
Author(s):  
Angshuman Kashyap ◽  
Sangeeta Shrivastava ◽  
Pradeep Krishnatray
Keyword(s):  
Interpersonal Communication ◽  
Disease Susceptibility ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Government Policies ◽  
World Health ◽  
Vaccine Hesitancy ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Parental Concerns ◽  
Health Organization

Vast majority of parents continue to immunize their children against deadly infectious diseases. However, of late, growing number of them in both developed and developing nations have refused vaccination forcing the World Health Organization to declare vaccine hesitancy as one of the top ten major threats to global health. This research reviews literature published in the last few years to understand and explain the phenomenon. It identifies 10 reasons for people’s reluctance for vaccination: parental concerns, perceived disease susceptibility, parent–provider relationship, government policies, role of school authorities, weak interpersonal communication (IPC) skills of health workers, religious beliefs, role of media, social media and information on vaccines, and lack of trust. The review categorizes parents who hesitate or refuse vaccination into four categories: obedients, ditherers, doubters and defiants. Finally, it summarizes recommendations and steps that researchers and policy makers have made to stem the growing concerns regarding vaccine hesitancy.

scholarly journals The Role of the Media on Maternal Confidence in Provider HPV Recommendation

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimberly Walker ◽  
Heather Owens ◽  
Gregory Zimet
Keyword(s):  
Hpv Vaccine ◽  
Hpv Vaccination ◽  
Vaccine Hesitancy ◽  
Vaccination Rates ◽  
Sexual Stigma ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Vaccination Recommendation ◽  
Protection Efficacy ◽  
The Media

Abstract Background: Despite a growing understanding of the importance of provider HPV recommendation on parental acceptance, U.S. HPV vaccination rates remain suboptimal. Given the prevalence and use of the media for health decisions, this study examined the relationship between the media and provider HPV recommendation on maternal HPV vaccine hesitancy. Methods: Thirty individual interviews with HPV vaccine-accepting mothers in the Midwest U.S. were conducted to examine their feelings of hesitancy around the decision to accept HPV vaccination at the time of provider recommendation and their suggestions for improving the recommendation experience by addressing media concerns. Results: Media exposure was an antecedent to hesitancy for three main vaccination concerns: safety, protection/efficacy and sexual stigma. Although mothers accepted vaccination, they continued to feel confused and hesitant about HPV vaccination. They had several recommendations for how providers could combat hesitancy to improve confidence in HPV vaccine acceptance. Conclusions: Providers’ approach to HPV vaccination recommendation must consider concerns reported in the media with delivery techniques modified to adjust to maternal fears absorbed from adverse media information.

scholarly journals Vaccine hesitancy and anti-vaccination attitudes during the start of COVID-19 vaccination program: a content analysis on Twitter data

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hüseyin Küçükali ◽  
Ömer Ataç ◽  
Ayşe Zülal Tokaç ◽  
Ayşe Seval Palteki ◽  
Osman Erol Hayran
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
World Health ◽  
Vaccine Hesitancy ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Conspiracy Theories ◽  
Health Authorities ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Health Organization

Background: Vaccine hesitation, which is defined as one of the most important global health threats by World Health Organization, maintains its universal importance during the COVID-19 period. Due to the increasing appearance of anti-vaccine arguments on social media, Twitter is a useful resource in detecting these contents. In this study, we aimed to identify the prominent themes about vaccine hesitancy and refusal on social media during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: In this qualitative study we collected Twitter contents which contain a vaccine-related keywords and published publicly between 9/12/2020 and 8/1/2021 (n=551,245). A stratified random sample (n=1041) is selected and analyzed by four researchers with content analysis method. Results: All tweets included in the study were shared from 1,000 unique accounts of which 2.7% were verified and 11.3% organizational users. 90.5% of the tweets were about vaccines, 22.6% (n=213) of the tweets mentioned at least one COVID-19 vaccine name and the most frequently mentioned COVID-19 vaccine was CorronaVac (51.2%). Yet, it was mostly as "Chinese vaccine" (42.3%). 22.0% (n=207) of the tweets included at least one anti-vaccination theme. Among tweets that included an anti-vaccination theme; poor scientific processes (21.7%), conspiracy theories (16.4%), and suspicions towards manufacturers (15.5%) were the most frequently mentioned themes. The most co-occurred themes were "Poor scientific process" theme come along with "suspicion towards manufacturers" (n=9) and "suspicion towards health authorities" (n=5). Conclusions: This study may be helpful for health managers to identify the major concerns of the population and organize the preventive measures, through the significant role of social media on early information about vaccine hesitancy and anti-vaccination attitudes.

A World of Goods

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ian Talbot ◽  
Tahir Kamran
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Social Life ◽  
English Language ◽  
Student Population ◽  
Consumption Patterns ◽  
Medical Products ◽  
The Social ◽  
Suburban Developments ◽  
Shed Light

The chapter discusses Indian elites’ emulation of European consumption patterns. The new suburban developments furthered this process with the demand for imported fans, baths and cars. The student population of Lahore created a demand for bicycles, pens, sports goods and watches. They also were consumers of both imported and locally produced medical products. Even poorer Indians exhibited new consumption patterns with everyday use of tea and cigarettes. The chapter discusses the role of advertising in encouraging consumer needs as well as the extent to which these sources can shed light on the social life of the colonial city. There are case studies of the advertisements featured in two leading English language newspapers, which were published from Lahore, namely Tribune and Eastern Times.

scholarly journals How do male students perceive their role in contraception and the protection against STDs?

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
C M Van Der Heijde ◽  
M Veldhoven ◽  
P Vonk
Keyword(s):  
Unwanted Pregnancy ◽  
Institutional Context ◽  
Student Population ◽  
Shared Responsibility ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancies ◽  
Role Of Parents ◽  
The University

Abstract Background A lot of research has been done on women and contraception. How men perceive their role regarding contraception is largely unknown. Previous research shows that factors like intentions, communication and knowledge are of importance. The aim of this study is to get more insight that could provide us with more starting points for preventing unwanted pregnancies and STDs. Methods Eight semi-structured interviews with male students from Amsterdam, The Netherlands (aged 18-25, different study programs) were conducted based on a, previously developed, topic list. Convenience sampling was used to select respondents. The interviews were processed with thematic content analysis. Open, axial, and selective coding was used to analyze the interviews. Results Four themes emerged from the data: openness of parents, making an informed decision, prevention of pregnancy and STDs and durance of relationship. Men do not have a clear view on their role in contraception regarding responsibility and are still struggling with the autonomy of their partner, also in relation to the length of the relationship. When in a relationship they feel their role should be to support and communicate with their partner, but not to make the final contraceptive choice. When not in a committed relationship, men feel their role is solely to protect themselves against fatherhood and, to a much lesser extent, STDs. Conclusions Communication is key in preventing unwanted pregnancies and STDs, and working towards a shared responsibility. Following up on the role of parents in communicating well about these subjects, both men and women should take their responsibility in communicating. Furthermore, fear of unwanted pregnancy seems much larger than fear for STDs for male students. These subjects can be addressed in a university institutional context in a variety of ways (f.i. via flyers, projects, student counselors, student health services). Key messages More attention for the role of both men and women in communicating about contraception and STDs is necessary in a student population within the university institutional context. More attention for the dangers of STDs and the importance of protection against STDs is necessary in a student population within the university institutional context.

scholarly journals Relationship between Citizens’ Health Engagement and Intention to Take the COVID-19 Vaccine in Italy: A Mediation Analysis

Vaccines ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 576 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guendalina Graffigna ◽  
Lorenzo Palamenghi ◽  
Stefania Boccia ◽  
Serena Barello
Keyword(s):  
Age Groups ◽  
Path Model ◽  
Vaccine Hesitancy ◽  
Vaccination Programs ◽  
General Attitude ◽  
Actual Effectiveness ◽  
To Come ◽  
Educational Campaigns ◽  
The Impact

The actual effectiveness of the still-to-come vaccination against the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 might be challenged by vaccine hesitancy, a rather common and known phenomenon whose psychological predictors are, nevertheless, still largely debated. Our study aims at understanding how adult citizens’ health engagement, perceived COVID-19 susceptibility and severity, and general vaccine-related attitudes affect the willingness to vaccinate against COVID-19. To that end, on a sample of Italian citizens, we implemented a path model to test the impact of health engagement on the willingness to vaccinate against SARS-CoV-2, and whether this relationship is direct or mediated by the general attitude towards vaccines and the risk perception. Moreover, we tested the configural and weak invariance of the model across gender and three age groups. Results show that health engagement is positively related to the intention to vaccinate and that this relationship is partially mediated by the general attitude towards vaccines. The model appears invariant across genders and partially invariant across age groups, showing some differences in the role of perceived susceptibility. These findings vouch for the implementation of educational campaigns aimed at sustaining future vaccination programs that also include health engagement promotion.

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