Understanding a national increase in COVID-19 vaccination intention, the Netherlands, November 2020–March 2021

Abstract

The intention to get the COVID-19 vaccine increased from 48% (November 2020) to 75% (March 2021) as national campaigning in the Netherlands commenced. Using a mixed method approach we identified six vaccination beliefs and two contextual factors informing this increase. Analysis of a national survey confirmed that shifting intentions were a function of shifting beliefs: people with stronger intention to vaccinate were most motivated by protecting others and reopening society; those reluctant were most concerned about side effects.

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“…A frequent object of debate is whether to describe risks to the individual or community. Several studies prior to and during COVID-19 have been found to increase vaccination intention when vaccination is framed as a public good that helps create a layer of protection for vulnerable groups [ 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 ]. With regards to parental intentions as well, ‘benefit to others’ has been established as an important motivating factor [ 30 ].…”

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