Policies and cultural beliefs: Community perceptions about COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Indonesia.
Public Health Nurs
; 41(4): 736-744, 2024.
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| ID: mdl-38613243
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
Vaccine hesitancy is a global concern and a significant threat to COVID-19 vaccination programs. This study aimed to explore vaccine hesitancy from the perspective of the Indonesian community related to policies and cultural beliefs.DESIGN:
A descriptive qualitative approach was utilized in this study. SAMPLE Twenty participants were recruited from various settings to ensure the representation of experiences in different contexts in Indonesia. MEASUREMENT Audio-recorded, semi-structured, individual, in-depth interviews were carried out. Content analysis was performed to identify the main key themes.RESULTS:
Twenty participants were recruited from various regions of Java Island, Indonesia. The participants revealed hesitancy about the COVID-19 vaccine, including the themes of mistrust, controversy, and the culture and beliefs of the community.CONCLUSIONS:
This study highlights COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Indonesia, which may have implications for the community's perceptions and beliefs regarding the uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine. The trust issue remains a major challenge to convincing the community to accept the vaccine at the grassroots level. Targeted education and communication strategies are essential in addressing trust issues surrounding COVID-19 vaccines among critical stakeholders and religious leaders in Indonesia. Public health nursing plays a crucial role in fostering community acceptance and ensuring the success of vaccination programs.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Pesquisa Qualitativa
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Vacinas contra COVID-19
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COVID-19
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Hesitação Vacinal
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Região como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2024