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Why Vaccinate Against COVID-19? A Population-Based Survey in Switzerland.
Fadda, Marta; Camerini, Anne Linda; Fiordelli, Maddalena; Corna, Laurie; Levati, Sara; Amati, Rebecca; Piumatti, Giovanni; Crivelli, Luca; Suggs, L Suzanne; Albanese, Emiliano.
  • Fadda M; Institute of Public Health, University of Italian Switzerland, Lugano, Switzerland.
  • Camerini AL; Institute of Public Health, University of Italian Switzerland, Lugano, Switzerland.
  • Fiordelli M; Institute of Public Health, University of Italian Switzerland, Lugano, Switzerland.
  • Corna L; Department of Business Economics, Health and Social Care, University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI), Manno, Switzerland.
  • Levati S; Department of Business Economics, Health and Social Care, University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI), Manno, Switzerland.
  • Amati R; Institute of Public Health, University of Italian Switzerland, Lugano, Switzerland.
  • Piumatti G; Institute of Public Health, University of Italian Switzerland, Lugano, Switzerland.
  • Crivelli L; Unit of Development and Research in Medical Education, Université de Genève, Geneva, Switzerland.
  • Suggs LS; Department of Business Economics, Health and Social Care, University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI), Manno, Switzerland.
  • Albanese E; Institute of Public Health, University of Italian Switzerland, Lugano, Switzerland.
Int J Public Health ; 67: 1604226, 2022.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2023032
ABSTRACT

Objectives:

This study examined factors associated with COVID-19 vaccination intention at the very beginning of the vaccination campaign in a representative sample of the population in southern Switzerland.

Methods:

In March 2021, we measured vaccination intention, beliefs, attitudes, and trust in a sample of the Corona Immunitas Ticino study.

Results:

Of the 2681 participants, 1933 completed the questionnaire (response rate = 72%; 55% female; meanage = 41, SD = 24, rangeage = 5-91). Overall, 68% reported an intention to get vaccinated. Vaccination intention was higher in social/healthcare workers, and increased with age, trust in public health institutions, and confidence in the vaccine efficacy. Prior infection of a family member, predilection for waiting for more evidence on the safety and efficacy of the vaccine, and for alternative protective means were negatively associated with intention.

Conclusion:

In view of needs of COVID-19 vaccine boosters and of suboptimal vaccination coverage, our results have relevant public health implications and suggest that communication about vaccine safety and efficacy, and aims of vaccination programs, should be bi-directional, proportionate, and tailored to the concerns, expectations, and beliefs of different population subgroups.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Vaccines / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Vaccines Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Aged / Child / Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged / Young adult Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: Int J Public Health Journal subject: Public Health Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijph.2022.1604226

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Vaccines / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Vaccines Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Aged / Child / Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged / Young adult Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: Int J Public Health Journal subject: Public Health Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijph.2022.1604226