Back to Search Start Over

Polling to vaccination stations: Brexit's influence on immunisation uptake.

Authors :
Gallagher, Mitchell
Source :
New Perspectives: Interdisciplinary Journal of Central & East European Politics & International Relations; Jun2024, Vol. 32 Issue 2, p162-180, 19p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

This study investigates political decisions and epidemiological developments. Employing a quantitative approach, this paper examines proportions of votes advocating Brexit with the proportional rates of Covid-19 vaccinations among individuals aged 18 years and above. A discernible pattern suggests a link between lower vaccination rates and pro-Brexit inclinations, validating the theory of disinformation affecting decision-making. This research finds a correlative relationship between political behaviour in voting for Brexit, and epidemiological outcomes measured by the uptake of vaccinations among various urban centres, towns, and local governmental jurisdictions within the United Kingdom. However, the results also show socioeconomic control variables are statistically more significant in predicting vaccination rates. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2336825X
Volume :
32
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
New Perspectives: Interdisciplinary Journal of Central & East European Politics & International Relations
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
177758511
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/2336825X241236753