Applying an extended protection motivation theory to predict Covid-19 vaccination intentions and uptake in 50-64 year olds in the UK.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To examine the correlates of Covid-19 vaccination intentions and subsequent uptake as outlined in an extended version of protection motivation theory (PMT).

Design

A two-wave online survey conducted at the start of the vaccination rollout to 50-64 year olds in the UK and three months later.

Measures

Unvaccinated UK adults (N = 438) aged 50-64 completed baseline measures from PMT (perceived vulnerability, perceived severity, maladaptive response rewards, response efficacy, self-efficacy, response costs, intention) as well as measures of injunctive and descriptive norms, demographics, Covid-19 experiences, and past influenza vaccine uptake. Self-reported uptake of a Covid-19 vaccination was assessed three months later (n = 420).

Results

The extended PM

SUBMITTER: Griffin B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8867961 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature