A randomized controlled trial of an information intervention to bolster COVID-19 vaccination intention among people with purity concerns.

Chen, Catherine; Cui, Zhihan; Chen, Yixi

doi:10.1037/hea0001295

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“…This suggests the potential of VR as a powerful tool in public health efforts, particularly in combating vaccine misinformation [13]. Moreover, research addressing purity concerns from scientific and religious perspectives positively influenced attitudes towards vaccines and vaccination intentions, particularly among conservative populations in the U.S [14]. This underscores the importance of considering moral and psychological factors in designing effective vaccination campaigns.…”

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The Link between COVID-19 Pandemic and Vaccine Hesitancy

2024

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Vaccination remains a cornerstone of public health, yet persistent pockets of vaccine hesitancy challenge its widespread acceptance. This review explores the intricate interplay between the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine hesitancy, examining how the introduction of the COVID-19 vaccine has influenced broader attitudes towards vaccination. A systematic review of literature spanning 2021 to 2023 elucidates the multifaceted factors influencing vaccine acceptance and hesitancy, including socio-demographic disparities, misinformation, and healthcare access.Findings reveal a nuanced landscape, where sociodemographic variables significantly impact vaccine acceptance, while misinformation from media sources exacerbates hesitancy. Promising interventions, such as immersive virtual reality experiences, financial incentives, and political endorsements, offer avenues to mitigate hesitancy and enhance vaccine uptake. Furthermore, the pivotal role of healthcare professionals in promoting vaccination and combatting misinformation underscores the importance of leveraging trust and expertise to shape public perceptions. Employer recommendations and tailored educational initiatives emerge as practical strategies to encourage vaccine acceptance within communities. This review underscores the imperative for targeted interventions grounded in evidence-based practices to address vaccine hesitancy effectively and safeguard public health in the face of evolving challenges.

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The Link between COVID-19 Pandemic and Vaccine Hesitancy

2024

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Boosting human capacities: attitudes toward Human Enhancement and vaccination in the context of perceived naturalness and invasiveness

Döbler,

Carbon

2023

Discov Psychol

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Vaccinations are instances of Human Enhancement (HE) because, as biotechnologies, they are capable of augmenting the human body’s capacities. We hypothesized that vaccination refusal, as observed during the COVID-19 pandemic, indicates a belief system that also determines attitudes toward HE. Rejection of both may be linked to well-known motives: invasiveness and alleged unnaturalness. We tested the relationship between these two phenomena by conducting two online surveys (N = 314 and N = 300; 81.5%/85.7% vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2 and 18.5%/14.33% not). We also examined if getting enhanced (vaccinated) can induce a relational change toward the environment. Study 1 suggested that greater willingness to use methods to enhance cognitive abilities was more likely when methods must be infrequently used and were deemed natural and non-invasive. An affirmative attitude toward naturalness correlated negatively with the willingness to use. Interaction effects suggested increased importance of naturalness and invasiveness associated variables for unvaccinated participants. Interacting with vaccination status, affirmative attitudes toward naturalness were negatively associated with attitudes toward vaccinations and HE. Qualifying vaccination as HE did not reliably predict attitude toward vaccination or HE. Getting vaccinated led to psychological relief. We explored predictors of vaccination intention. Study 2 showed that unvaccinated perceived the vaccine as less natural but as invasive as vaccinated participants. Perceived naturalness and invasiveness were decisive for vaccination refusal. Findings suggest that rejecting vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 may indicate motives associated with rejecting other HE means and may be a valuable behavioral sample to assess a person’s broader belief system.

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