Will they, or Won't they? Examining patients' vaccine intention for flu and COVID-19 using the Health Belief Model.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The twindemic of influenza and COVID-19 places pharmacists in a position of high-impact to inform and manage vaccination uptake. Given prior vaccine hesitancy in the US and the current high impact of COVID-19 on the population, it is imperative to understand and address factors that drive perceptions and intention to get vaccinated.

Objectives

The objectives of the study were to 1) determine impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on influenza vaccine uptake, on patient perceptions of vaccinations, vaccine intention, and health behaviors and 2) determine vaccine intention through the Health Belief Model.

Methods

An IRB-approved prospective Qualtrics-based survey was administered online to eligible respondents: non-pregnant panel respondents 18 years or older within

SUBMITTER: Mercadante AR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7833824 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature