Factors Associated with COVID-19 Vaccination Intentions
A special issue of Vaccines (ISSN 2076-393X). This special issue belongs to the section "COVID-19 Vaccines and Vaccination".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 May 2023) | Viewed by 45684
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Dear Colleagues,
Vaccination is one of the most effective methods available to reduce the spread of SARS-CoV-2. Mass vaccination against COVID-19 will help to control the pandemic, and adequate uptake is essential to reach herd immunity. Many countries and regions have mitigated the spread of COVID-19 by prompting and encouraging vaccinations. However, COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy is unfortunately still an issue in some places. Moreover, vaccine fatigue could further diminish individuals’ intention to accept booster doses.
Understanding the factors that affect COVID-19 vaccination intention is crucial to the establishment of broad vaccination programs. Until now, several studies have investigated the relationship between COVID-19 vaccination intention and sociodemographic variables. Therefore, research should now focus on psychosocial factors that could affect vaccination willingness such as COVID-19-related burnout, social support, resilience, peer social capital, social connectedness, optimism, etc. This Special Issue aims to encourage more research studies on psychosocial and sociodemographic factors associated with COVID-19 vaccination intention and prompt the understanding of individuals’ attitudes. Since booster doses seem to be necessary on an annual basis for vulnerable groups, elderly, individuals with chronic conditions, and high-risk groups (e.g., healthcare workers), special attention should be given to the factors that affect individuals’ decision to accept a COVID-19 booster dose. Qualitative and quantitative research should focus on this area to help policy makers to increase vaccination uptake and ultimately achieve herd immunity.
Dr. Petros Galanis
Guest Editor
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