Determinants of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Portuguese-Speaking Countries:
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Resumo: | COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy (VH) has caused concerns due to the possible fluctuations that may occur directly impacting the control of the pandemic. In this study, we aimed to estimate the prevalence and factors associated with COVID-19 VH in Portuguese-speaking countries. We developed a web survey (N:6,843) using an online, structured, and validated questionnaire. We used Measurement Models, Exploratory Factor Analysis, Exploratory Structural Equation Models, and Confirmatory Factor Analysis for the data analysis. The overall prevalence of COVID-19 VH in Portuguese-speaking countries was 21.1%. showed a statistically significant direct effect for VH: vaccine-related conspiracy beliefs (VB) (β = 0.886), perceived stress (PS) (β = 0.313), COVID-19 Misinformation (MIS) (β = 0.259) and individual responses to COVID-19 (CIR) (β = −0.122). The effect of MIS and CIR for VH was greater among men and of PS and VB among women; the effect of PS was greater among the youngest and of VB and CIR among the oldest. No discrepant differences were identified in the analyzed education strata. In conclusion, we found that conspiracy beliefs related to the vaccine strongly influence the decision to hesitate (not to take or to delay the vaccine). Specific characteristics related to gender, age group, social and cognitive vulnerabilities, added to the knowledge acquired, poorly substantiated and/or misrepresented about the COVID-19 vaccine, need to be considered in the planning of vaccination campaigns. It is necessary to respond in a timely, fast, and accurate manner to the challenges posed by vaccine hesitancy. |
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Determinants of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Portuguese-Speaking Countries:A Structural Equations Modeling ApproachvaccinesCOVID-19SARS-CoV-2Vaccine hesitancyGlobal HealthdisinformationinfodemicPublic Health, Environmental and Occupational HealthInfectious DiseasesHealth PolicyEpidemiologySDG 3 - Good Health and Well-beingSDG 4 - Quality EducationSDG 10 - Reduced InequalitiesSDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong InstitutionsSDG 17 - Partnerships for the GoalsCOVID-19 vaccine hesitancy (VH) has caused concerns due to the possible fluctuations that may occur directly impacting the control of the pandemic. In this study, we aimed to estimate the prevalence and factors associated with COVID-19 VH in Portuguese-speaking countries. We developed a web survey (N:6,843) using an online, structured, and validated questionnaire. We used Measurement Models, Exploratory Factor Analysis, Exploratory Structural Equation Models, and Confirmatory Factor Analysis for the data analysis. The overall prevalence of COVID-19 VH in Portuguese-speaking countries was 21.1%. showed a statistically significant direct effect for VH: vaccine-related conspiracy beliefs (VB) (β = 0.886), perceived stress (PS) (β = 0.313), COVID-19 Misinformation (MIS) (β = 0.259) and individual responses to COVID-19 (CIR) (β = −0.122). The effect of MIS and CIR for VH was greater among men and of PS and VB among women; the effect of PS was greater among the youngest and of VB and CIR among the oldest. No discrepant differences were identified in the analyzed education strata. In conclusion, we found that conspiracy beliefs related to the vaccine strongly influence the decision to hesitate (not to take or to delay the vaccine). Specific characteristics related to gender, age group, social and cognitive vulnerabilities, added to the knowledge acquired, poorly substantiated and/or misrepresented about the COVID-19 vaccine, need to be considered in the planning of vaccination campaigns. It is necessary to respond in a timely, fast, and accurate manner to the challenges posed by vaccine hesitancy.Instituto de Higiene e Medicina Tropical (IHMT)Global Health and Tropical Medicine (GHTM)Population health, policies and services (PPS)RUNSousa, Álvaro Francisco Lopes deTeixeira, Jules Ramon BritoLua, IracemaSouza, Fernanda de OliveiraFerreira, A. J. F.Schneider, GuilhermeCarvalho, Herica Emilia Félix deOliveira, Layze Braz deLima, ShirleySousa, Anderson Reis deAraújo, Telma Maria Evangelista deCamargo, Emerson Lucas SilvaOriá, Mônica Oliveira BatistaCraveiro, IsabelAraújo, Tânia Maria deMendes, I.A.C.Ventura, Carla Arena AparecidaSousa, IsabelOliveira, Rodrigo Mota deSimão, ManuelFronteira, Ines2022-02-24T23:21:42Z2021-10-122021-10-12T00:00:00Zinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/article18application/pdfhttp://hdl.handle.net/10362/133560engPURE: 34469784https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines9101167info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessreponame:Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos)instname:Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãoinstacron:RCAAP2024-05-22T17:59:49Zoai:run.unl.pt:10362/133560Portal AgregadorONGhttps://www.rcaap.pt/oai/openairemluisa.alvim@gmail.comopendoar:71602024-05-22T17:59:49Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos) - Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãofalse |
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Determinants of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Portuguese-Speaking Countries: A Structural Equations Modeling Approach |
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Determinants of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Portuguese-Speaking Countries: |
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Determinants of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Portuguese-Speaking Countries: Sousa, Álvaro Francisco Lopes de vaccines COVID-19 SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine hesitancy Global Health disinformation infodemic Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health Infectious Diseases Health Policy Epidemiology SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being SDG 4 - Quality Education SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals |
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Determinants of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Portuguese-Speaking Countries: |
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Determinants of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Portuguese-Speaking Countries: |
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Determinants of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Portuguese-Speaking Countries: |
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Determinants of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Portuguese-Speaking Countries: |
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Determinants of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Portuguese-Speaking Countries: |
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Sousa, Álvaro Francisco Lopes de |
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Sousa, Álvaro Francisco Lopes de Teixeira, Jules Ramon Brito Lua, Iracema Souza, Fernanda de Oliveira Ferreira, A. J. F. Schneider, Guilherme Carvalho, Herica Emilia Félix de Oliveira, Layze Braz de Lima, Shirley Sousa, Anderson Reis de Araújo, Telma Maria Evangelista de Camargo, Emerson Lucas Silva Oriá, Mônica Oliveira Batista Craveiro, Isabel Araújo, Tânia Maria de Mendes, I.A.C. Ventura, Carla Arena Aparecida Sousa, Isabel Oliveira, Rodrigo Mota de Simão, Manuel Fronteira, Ines |
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Teixeira, Jules Ramon Brito Lua, Iracema Souza, Fernanda de Oliveira Ferreira, A. J. F. Schneider, Guilherme Carvalho, Herica Emilia Félix de Oliveira, Layze Braz de Lima, Shirley Sousa, Anderson Reis de Araújo, Telma Maria Evangelista de Camargo, Emerson Lucas Silva Oriá, Mônica Oliveira Batista Craveiro, Isabel Araújo, Tânia Maria de Mendes, I.A.C. Ventura, Carla Arena Aparecida Sousa, Isabel Oliveira, Rodrigo Mota de Simão, Manuel Fronteira, Ines |
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Instituto de Higiene e Medicina Tropical (IHMT) Global Health and Tropical Medicine (GHTM) Population health, policies and services (PPS) RUN |
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Sousa, Álvaro Francisco Lopes de Teixeira, Jules Ramon Brito Lua, Iracema Souza, Fernanda de Oliveira Ferreira, A. J. F. Schneider, Guilherme Carvalho, Herica Emilia Félix de Oliveira, Layze Braz de Lima, Shirley Sousa, Anderson Reis de Araújo, Telma Maria Evangelista de Camargo, Emerson Lucas Silva Oriá, Mônica Oliveira Batista Craveiro, Isabel Araújo, Tânia Maria de Mendes, I.A.C. Ventura, Carla Arena Aparecida Sousa, Isabel Oliveira, Rodrigo Mota de Simão, Manuel Fronteira, Ines |
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vaccines COVID-19 SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine hesitancy Global Health disinformation infodemic Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health Infectious Diseases Health Policy Epidemiology SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being SDG 4 - Quality Education SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals |
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vaccines COVID-19 SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine hesitancy Global Health disinformation infodemic Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health Infectious Diseases Health Policy Epidemiology SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being SDG 4 - Quality Education SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals |
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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy (VH) has caused concerns due to the possible fluctuations that may occur directly impacting the control of the pandemic. In this study, we aimed to estimate the prevalence and factors associated with COVID-19 VH in Portuguese-speaking countries. We developed a web survey (N:6,843) using an online, structured, and validated questionnaire. We used Measurement Models, Exploratory Factor Analysis, Exploratory Structural Equation Models, and Confirmatory Factor Analysis for the data analysis. The overall prevalence of COVID-19 VH in Portuguese-speaking countries was 21.1%. showed a statistically significant direct effect for VH: vaccine-related conspiracy beliefs (VB) (β = 0.886), perceived stress (PS) (β = 0.313), COVID-19 Misinformation (MIS) (β = 0.259) and individual responses to COVID-19 (CIR) (β = −0.122). The effect of MIS and CIR for VH was greater among men and of PS and VB among women; the effect of PS was greater among the youngest and of VB and CIR among the oldest. No discrepant differences were identified in the analyzed education strata. In conclusion, we found that conspiracy beliefs related to the vaccine strongly influence the decision to hesitate (not to take or to delay the vaccine). Specific characteristics related to gender, age group, social and cognitive vulnerabilities, added to the knowledge acquired, poorly substantiated and/or misrepresented about the COVID-19 vaccine, need to be considered in the planning of vaccination campaigns. It is necessary to respond in a timely, fast, and accurate manner to the challenges posed by vaccine hesitancy. |
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