Determinants of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy During the Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Survey in the Canton of Vaud, Switzerland.
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serval:BIB_819406C34D1D
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Title
Determinants of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy During the Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Survey in the Canton of Vaud, Switzerland.
Journal
International journal of public health
ISSN
1661-8564 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
1661-8556
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2022
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
67
Pages
1604987
Language
english
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Publication types: Journal Article
Publication Status: epublish
Publication Status: epublish
Abstract
Objectives: COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy is a major obstacle in the fight against the pandemic. This study aimed to identify the local determinants of vaccine hesitancy in the context of COVID-19 to better inform future immunization campaigns. Methods: The study, conducted in February 2021, included 1,189 randomly selected inhabitants of the canton of Vaud, Switzerland. Online questionnaires investigated determinants of the intention to vaccinate. Previously validated scores (Cronbach's alphas >0.70) were applied to our data for inclusion in the ordinal logistic regression model. Results: Individuals were more likely to vaccinate if they were 40 years or older, wealthy, reported a high educational attainment, or reported comorbidities. Doubts regarding vaccine safety and efficacy, mistrust in authorities and a propensity for natural immunity were identified as the main local hindrances to the COVID-19 vaccination. Conclusion: Outreach to people at risk of severe COVID-19 is particularly relevant in the pandemic context to help mitigate vaccine hesitancy in the canton of Vaud, and should take into consideration the level of education. Further investigation is needed to better understand reasons for mistrust in authorities.
Keywords
COVID-19/epidemiology, COVID-19/prevention & control, COVID-19 Vaccines, Cross-Sectional Studies, Humans, Pandemics, Patient Acceptance of Health Care, Switzerland/epidemiology, Vaccination Hesitancy, COVID-19, Switzerland, pandemic, vaccination, vaccine hesitancy
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Web of science
Open Access
Yes
Funding(s)
Fondation Leenaards
University of Lausanne
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27/10/2022 11:47
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