Medical knowledge about COVID-19 is travelling at the speed of mistrust: why this is relevant to primary care

Comparison of SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Skepticism, Reasons, and Concerns Between Mass Vaccination Centers and General Practices in Germany 2021

“…47 The fact that more skeptical individuals would prefer to be vaccinated by a GP, however, indicates that the established relationship between patient and GP might be beneficial in reaching vaccine-hesitant individuals, as has been suggested elsewhere. 25,27,51,52 Consistent with this, studies found that the SARS-CoV-2 vaccination coverage was positively associated with provider recommendation 53 and with the number of GPs per capita, even in regions with higher vaccination hesitancy. 28 The association between older age and increased vaccination skepticism contrasts with the findings of other studies (see reviews, 12,14 ) which mainly report higher vaccination hesitancy in younger individuals.…”

Exploring “mistrust” issues during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines: preparing for a better public health management

“…This undermining from world leaders led to increased deaths due to a lack of testing, contact tracing, vaccine hesitancy, and adherence to public health recommendations. 1 With this, I would like to enflesh and validate this claim by exploring what had happened in the public health system of the Philippines. In this way, the country can learn more and be more prepared for a future health crisis.…”