Using a computational cognitive model to simulate the effects of personal and social network experiences on seasonal influenza vaccination decisions.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Seasonal influenza poses significant societal costs, including illness, mortality, and reduced work productivity. Vaccination remains the most effective strategy for preventing the disease, yet vaccination rates in the United States fall below 50% for adults. Understanding the factors influencing vaccination decisions is crucial for designing interventions to improve uptake. This study investigates how personal experiences and the experiences of social contacts affect individual decisions to get vaccinated against influenza.

Methods

A multi-year longitudinal survey study was conducted to examine the impact of personal and social network experiences on vaccination decisions. Participants' vaccination behaviors and experiences with influenza were tracked over time

SUBMITTER: Walsh MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11603355 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature