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Running away from the jab: factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Brazil.

Authors :
Catussi Paschoalotto, Marco Antonio
Pacheco Araújo Costa, Eduardo Polena
de Almeida, Sara Valente
Cima, Joana
da Costa, Joana Gomes
Vasco Santos, João
Pita Barros, Pedro
Souza Passador, Claudia
Luiz Passador, João
Source :
Revista de Saúde Pública; 2021, Vol. 55, p1-9, 10p
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To investigate how sociodemographic conditions, political factors, organizational confidence, and non-pharmaceutical interventions compliance affect the COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Brazil. METHODS: Data collection took place between November 25th, 2020 and January 11th, 2021 using a nationwide online survey. Subsequently, the researches performed a descriptive analysis on the main variables and used logistic regression models to investigate the factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. RESULTS: Less concern over vaccine side effects could improve the willingness to be vaccinated (probability changed by 7.7 pp; p < 0.10). The current vaccine distrust espoused by the Brazilian president is associated with vaccine hesitancy, among his voter base. Lower performance perception (“Very Bad” with 10.7 pp; p < 0.01) or higher political opposition (left-oriented) regarding the current presidency is associated with the willingness to be vaccinated. Higher compliance with non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) is usually positively associated with the willingness to take the COVID-19 vaccine (+1 score to NPI compliance index is associated with higher willingness to be vaccinated by 1.4 pp, p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Willingness to be vaccinated is strongly associated with political leaning, perceived federal government performance, vaccine side effects, and compliance with non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00348910
Volume :
55
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Revista de Saúde Pública
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
154698835
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.11606/s1518-8787.2021055003903