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Factors influencing the willingness of and supporting informed decision making about COVID-19 vaccinations among the Dutch general public
Oonk, R.C. (2021) Factors influencing the willingness of and supporting informed decision making about COVID-19 vaccinations among the Dutch general public.
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| Abstract: | Due to the outbreak of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, major problems have arisen worldwide in the field of health, healthcare and the economy. One of the most promising ways out of this pandemic is mass vaccination of the population. However, it appears that COVID-19 vaccination willingness fluctuates and differs, both in the Netherlands and worldwide. To increase vaccination willingness, various public health campaigns have been launched by governmental institutions. Yet, for such campaigns to be successful, they must fit the target audience’s information needs and worries that contribute to their vaccination willingness. The aim of this study was to determine the factors that contribute to vaccination willingness among the Dutch general public, what information is needed and how this should be disseminated so that citizens can make an informed decision. The factors related to vaccination willingness are mainly: trust in the vaccine, safety, perceived benefits, perceived knowledge, attitude, perceived behavioural control, perceived severity, perceived barriers, anticipated regret, level of education and income, age, trust in government and information sources. Facebook is a widely source of information, but not much trust is placed on it. There are a few conditions to keep in mind for communicating messages. Discuss the possibilities with regard to where they can get the vaccine and by whom when citizens are informed Refer to scientific studies and sources in messages related to vaccination for COVID-19 or translate it into understandable language and present at an appropriate time. Better communicate the benefits that take place when more people are vaccinated Emphasize in e.g., messages or campaigns that vaccination is a personal choice without social pressure since this is not often communicated very clear. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Bachelor) |
| Faculty: | TNW: Science and Technology |
| Subject: | 70 social sciences in general |
| Programme: | Health Sciences BSc (56553) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/86851 |
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