Unfolding the Determinants of COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

China is at the forefront of global efforts to develop COVID-19 vaccines and has five fast-tracked candidates at the final-stage, large-scale human clinical trials testing phase. Vaccine-promoting policymaking for public engagement is a prerequisite for social mobilization. However, making an informed and judicious choice is a dilemma for the Chinese government in the vaccine promotion context.

Objective

In this study, public opinions in China were analyzed via dialogues on Chinese social media, based on which Chinese netizens' views on COVID-19 vaccines and vaccination were investigated. We also aimed to develop strategies for promoting vaccination programs in China based on an in-depth understanding of the challenges in risk communication and social mobilization

SUBMITTER: Yin F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7813210 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature