The authors analyze the self-preservation practices of young people through the prism of their attitude to vaccination against coronavirus. Based on the results of sociological studies, the prevailing motives that prevent a positive attitude to vaccination are identified. The results obtained allowed us to conclude that in youth groups there is a low level of orientation towards vaccination against coronovirus, and, on the contrary, a high level of trust in fake anti-vaccination myths. Among the priority areas, the authors name the discussion of issues with experts and the active dissemination of this content in the Internet space.
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http://dx.doi.org/10.32687/0869-866X-2021-29-s1-743-747 | DOI Listing |
PLoS One
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