Exploring the Expression Differences Between Professionals and Laypeople Toward the COVID-19 Vaccine: Text Mining Approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

COVID-19 is still rampant all over the world. Until now, the COVID-19 vaccine is the most promising measure to subdue contagion and achieve herd immunity. However, public vaccination intention is suboptimal. A clear division lies between medical professionals and laypeople. While most professionals eagerly promote the vaccination campaign, some laypeople exude suspicion, hesitancy, and even opposition toward COVID-19 vaccines.

Objective

This study aims to employ a text mining approach to examine expression differences and thematic disparities between the professionals and laypeople within the COVID-19 vaccine context.

Methods

We collected 3196 answers under 65 filtered questions concerning the COVID-19 vaccine from the China-based question and answer forum

SUBMITTER: Luo C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8404777 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature