Effect of religious fatalism and concern about new variants on the acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines

Mamani-Benito, Óscar; Farfán-Solís, Rosa; Huayta-Meza, Mariné; Tito-Betancur, Madona; Morales-García, Wilter C.; Tarqui, Edison Effer Apaza

doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1071543

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“…Studies reviewed [ 55 , 56 , 81 ] discovered that those of Christian faith were more risk-averse regarding the uptake of the COVID-19 vaccines. However, fatalistic ideas combined with religious beliefs have been found to facilitate questioning about the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines and that religious fatalism negatively impacts the acceptance of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine [ 107 ].…”

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The Social Ecological Model: A Framework for Understanding COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake among Healthcare Workers—A Scoping Review

Naidoo,

Meyer-Weitz,

Govender

2023

Vaccines

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Vaccination plays a crucial role in combating the global COVID-19 pandemic. Immunizing all healthcare workers (HCWs) is essential for increasing vaccine confidence and acceptance within the general population. Understanding the factors that hinder or facilitate vaccine uptake among HCWs is of utmost importance, considering they are among the first to be vaccinated. This review follows Arksey and O’Malley’s five-stage methodological framework. We searched PubMed, Web of Science, ProQuest, WorldCat Discovery, and Google Scholar for peer-reviewed articles published from 2020 to 2023. A descriptive analysis and narrative synthesis approach were employed to collect and synthesize data. Using the social-ecological model as a framework, the literature was categorized into themes at the intrapersonal, interpersonal, organizational, community, and policy levels. We reviewed a total of fifty-three published academic articles, with the majority of studies conducted in Ethiopia and Nigeria. The intention for vaccine uptake resulted in an unsatisfactory (52%) overall uptake rate among HCWs. Individual-level determinants associated with vaccine uptake included being male, middle-aged, being a physician, having a higher level of education, and having a chronic illness. This review identified significant barriers at each level, such as safety concerns, perceived scientific uncertainty, vaccine ineffectiveness, lack of trust in stakeholders, and religious beliefs. Additionally, we identified facilitators at each level, with the most common factors promoting intention to uptake being the desire to protect oneself and others and a high perceived susceptibility to contracting COVID-19. This review highlights the existence of significant barriers to vaccine uptake on the African continent. Given that HCWs play a crucial role in guiding the public’s vaccination decisions, it is imperative to prioritize education and training efforts about the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines.

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The Social Ecological Model: A Framework for Understanding COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake among Healthcare Workers—A Scoping Review

Naidoo,

Meyer-Weitz,

Govender

2023

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“…Conversely, COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and a hesitancy towards other vaccines has been found among Christians, Hindus, and people of all religious backgrounds, suggesting that the relationship between religious identity, religiosity, and vaccine hesitancy is not universal and may be influenced by cultural, socioeconomic, and geographic contexts [28,[33][34][35]. In these other groups, religious health fatalism has also been described as a major contributor to vaccine hesitancy and attitudes towards health in general [36,37]. Thus, efforts to address vaccine hesitancy among populations should focus on providing accurate information, addressing misconceptions, and building trust in the safety and efficacy of vaccines within these communities.…”

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Understanding COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake and Hesitancy among People with HIV in Freetown, Sierra Leone: A Cross-Sectional Study

Cummings,

Lakoh,

Yendewa

et al. 2023

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People with HIV (PWH) incur a higher risk of COVID-19-related morbidity and mortality rates, yet less is known about COVID-19 vaccine uptake and hesitancy in this group. We conducted a cross-sectional study in Freetown, Sierra Leone, from April to June 2022, using the VAX scale, a validated instrument, to assess attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccination and calculate the hesitancy (VAX) scores. We used generalized linear models to identify the factors associated with vaccine hesitancy. Overall, 490 PWH were enrolled (71.4% female, median age: 38 years, median CD4 count: 412 cells/mm3). About 17.3% received ≥1 dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. The mean VAX score was 43.14 ± 7.05, corresponding to 59.9% participants being vaccine-hesitant. A preference for natural immunity (65.8%) and concerns about profiteering (64.4%) were the commonest reasons for hesitancy, followed by a mistrust of vaccine benefits (61.4%) and worries about future effects (48.0%). In the adjusted regression analysis, being a Muslim (β = 2.563, p < 0.001) and having an urban residence (β = 1.709, p = 0.010) were associated with greater vaccine hesitancy, while testing for COVID-19 was associated with reduced vaccine hesitancy (β = −3.417, p = 0.027). These findings underscore the importance of addressing vaccine hesitancy as a critical element boosting COVID-19 vaccine uptake among PWH.

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Cross-country assessment of the unique contributions of psychological factors to vaccination: Perspectives on the COVID-19 pandemic

Adu,

Popoola,

Iqbal

et al. 2024

J Health Psychol

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We have identified the most relevant and significant psychological factors in relation to COVID-19 vaccination attitudes in Ghana, Germany, New Zealand and India. This study recruited 1822 participants from the general populations of India ( n = 411), New Zealand ( n = 413), Ghana ( n = 523) and Germany ( n = 475) to participate in a cross-sectional online survey. After controlling for the country of residence, individual psychological factors played a significant role in shaping attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccination. The results also revealed strong direct predictors that explained significant portions of the variance in the COVID-19 vaccination attitudes. Positive affect emerged as the strongest contributor in Ghana (7%), while self-compassion strongly influenced COVID-19 vaccination attitudes in India (66%). Dispositional optimism was the strongest predictor in New Zealand (5%). In Germany, compassion towards others was the strongest positive predictor (2%), while psychological distress had a strong negative impact (3%). Results highlight the importance of promoting emotional well-being to enhance vaccination coverage.

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Effect of religious fatalism and concern about new variants on the acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines

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References 61 publications

The Social Ecological Model: A Framework for Understanding COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake among Healthcare Workers—A Scoping Review

The Social Ecological Model: A Framework for Understanding COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake among Healthcare Workers—A Scoping Review

Understanding COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake and Hesitancy among People with HIV in Freetown, Sierra Leone: A Cross-Sectional Study

Cross-country assessment of the unique contributions of psychological factors to vaccination: Perspectives on the COVID-19 pandemic

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