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- COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy significantly hinders achieving widespread vaccination, necessitating further qualitative research to understand the underlying factors.
- A pilot study in Italy surveyed 40 vaccine-hesitant individuals, revealing a central theme of "lack of control" tied to distrust in government, family influence, and anti-vaccine beliefs.
- Key emotional factors linked to hesitancy included anger over perceived oppression, anxiety about side effects, and avoidance behavior, highlighting the need for better communication strategies to enhance vaccine acceptance.
Article Abstract
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy poses serious challenges in achieving adequate vaccine coverage in the general population. While most studies on vaccine hesitance determinants during the COVID-19 pandemic were quantitative, qualitative research on the reasons for vaccine resistance is still lacking. To fill this gap, this study aims to qualitatively investigate cognitive and emotional factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. This qualitative pilot study was conducted between October and November 2021 in Italy. A total of 40 COVID-19 vaccine-hesitant ("hesitant not vaccinated" or "hesitant but vaccinated") individuals completed anonymous questionnaires with open-ended questions. Data were analysed using the Interpretive Description approach. The central theme that emerged about vaccine hesitancy was the lack of control. This construct included four different sub-categories: distrust of the government, infodemic, influence of family, and general anti-vaccine opinions. The results also showed that the most important emotional and cognitive factors associated with hesitancy were anger related to a perceived sense of oppression; emotional avoidance to minimize risk; anxiety related to potential vaccine side effects. Identifying and understanding factors influencing COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy is crucial to improving communication strategies that will ultimately result in increased confidence and vaccine acceptance.
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