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January 12, 2021

Will They, or Won’t They? Examining Patients’ Vaccine Intention for Flu and COVID-19 Using the Health Belief Model

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Lower vaccine acceptance was associated with younger age (18-49) and lower income (<20,000 per year or undisclosed) in a nationally representative survey conducted in October among US respondents (n=525). Additionally, survey participants who reported not having anyone close to them directly affected by COVID-19 showed significantly more negative COVID-19-related health behavior such as not avoiding crowds. Using the Health Belief Model, the authors suggest that individual perceived benefits and perceived barriers directly affect vaccine intention.

Mercadante and Law. (Dec 2020). Will They, or Won’t They? Examining Patients’ Vaccine Intention for Flu and COVID-19 Using the Health Belief Model. Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sapharm.2020.12.012