A systematic review on the psychological factors behind vaccine hesitancy in the COVID-19 era.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Vaccine hesitancy may represent a global threat because of its inherent consequences for health, social and economic systems. Understanding the factors associated with vaccine hesitancy is fundamental to developing effective healthcare policies. While previous studies have mainly focused on sociological and cultural variables and transient illness-specific fears and beliefs, the present systematic review focuses on the psychological factors (such as emotional dispositions, cognitive functioning and expectations, and stable personality traits) associated with vaccine hesitancy during the COVID-19 era.

Methods

A systematic review using a systematic search of PubMed, PsychINFO and Web of Science databases was performed with a time frame ranging between 1 January 2020

SUBMITTER: Panico F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12644076 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature