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Vaccine Hesitancy and Trust
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Vaccine Hesitancy and Trust

A special issue of Vaccines (ISSN 2076-393X). This special issue belongs to the section "Human Vaccines and Public Health".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 November 2023) | Viewed by 2226

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Ryoko Sato

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Guest Editor
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA
Interests: barriers to vaccination; incentives for vaccination; vaccine hesitancy; vaccine uptake; Africa
Dr. Dave Hawkes

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Guest Editor
1. Australian Centre for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer, Carlton, Australia
2. Department of Biochemistry and Pharmacology, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
3. Department of Pathology, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Interests: Human Papillomavirus (HPV); cervical screening; anti-vaccination; vaccine adverse events; diagnostic testing

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Thanks to technological advancement and investment, vaccines against many deadly diseases have been invented and are saving countless numbers of people. Vaccines are one of the most effective ways to save lives. However, often, the uptake of such vaccines is low. This low uptake has been a puzzle, given vaccines’ high efficacy. One of the barriers to vaccination behaviors can be vaccine hesitancy, and such hesitancy might come from a lack of trust of the vaccine itself or authorities that provide vaccines. This Special Issue collects examples around the world on vaccine hesitancy and its connection with (a lack of) trust.

Dr. Ryoko Sato
Dr. Dave Hawkes
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • vaccine hesitancy
  • low vaccine uptake
  • trust

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Psychological Determinants of Vaccination Readiness against COVID-19 and Seasonal Influenza of the Chronically Ill in Primary Care in Germany—A Cross-Sectional Survey
by Linda Sanftenberg, Simon Keppeler, Nadine Heithorst, Tobias Dreischulte, Marco Roos, Philipp Sckopke, Markus Bühner and Jochen Gensichen
Vaccines 2023, 11(12), 1795; https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines11121795 - 30 Nov 2023
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Vaccines against COVID-19 and influenza are highly recommended for the chronically ill. They often suffer from co-morbid mental health issues. This cross-sectional observational study analyzes the associations between depression (PHQ-9) and anxiety (OASIS) with vaccination readiness (5C) against COVID-19 and influenza in chronically [...] Read more.
Vaccines against COVID-19 and influenza are highly recommended for the chronically ill. They often suffer from co-morbid mental health issues. This cross-sectional observational study analyzes the associations between depression (PHQ-9) and anxiety (OASIS) with vaccination readiness (5C) against COVID-19 and influenza in chronically ill adults in primary care in Germany. Sociodemographic data, social activity (LSNS), patient activation measure (PAM), and the doctor/patient relationship (PRA) are examined as well. Descriptive statistics and linear mixed-effects regression models are calculated. We compare data from n = 795 study participants. The symptoms of depression are negatively associated with confidence in COVID-19 vaccines (p = 0.010) and positively associated with constraints to get vaccinated against COVID-19 (p = 0.041). There are no significant associations between symptoms of depression and vaccination readiness against influenza. Self-reported symptoms of a generalized anxiety disorder seem not to be associated with vaccination readiness. To address confidence in COVID-19 vaccines among the chronically ill, targeted educational interventions should be elaborated to consider mental health issues like depression. As general practitioners play a key role in the development of a good doctor/patient relationship, they should be trained in patient-centered communication. Furthermore, a standardized implementation of digital vaccination management systems might improve immunization rates in primary care. Full article
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The Association between Levels of Trust in the Healthcare System and Influenza Vaccine Hesitancy among College Students in Israel
by Keren Dopelt, Anuar Abudin, Sophie Yukther, Tatyana Shmukler and Nadav Davidovitch
Vaccines 2023, 11(11), 1728; https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines11111728 - 19 Nov 2023
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Influenza is a contagious respiratory disease caused by the influenza virus. Vaccination proves an effective approach to preventing influenza and minimizing the risk of experiencing associated complications. However, the influenza vaccine coverage rate among Israeli college students is low due to a sense [...] Read more.
Influenza is a contagious respiratory disease caused by the influenza virus. Vaccination proves an effective approach to preventing influenza and minimizing the risk of experiencing associated complications. However, the influenza vaccine coverage rate among Israeli college students is low due to a sense of complacency, lack of knowledge, and vaccine hesitancy. The current study examined the relationship between the level of trust in the healthcare system and influenza vaccine hesitancy among college students in Israel. This cross-sectional study was conducted via an online questionnaire in April–May 2023. In total, 610 students were surveyed, of whom 57% had been vaccinated against influenza in the past; however, only 12% were vaccinated this year. Negative, significant, and moderate relationships were found between the level of trust in the healthcare system and influenza vaccine hesitancy. Students who had been vaccinated in the past had a higher level of trust in the healthcare system and a lower level of vaccination hesitancy. The linear regression model revealed that the variables of being a woman, not Jewish, vaccinated, and trusting the Ministry of Health, family doctor, and health professionals were associated with a decrease in vaccine hesitancy. These findings are in line with previous research in the field. Based on the present results, it may be advisable to develop intervention programs aimed at increasing confidence in the healthcare system and vaccinations by providing knowledge and addressing students’ concerns regarding vaccination. Full article
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