COVID-19 vaccination acceptance among older adults: A qualitative study in New South Wales, Australia.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a severe impact on people across the world, particularly older adults who have a higher risk of death and health complications. We aimed to explore older adults' intention towards COVID-19 vaccination and factors that influenced their motivation to get vaccinated.

Study design

A qualitative study was conducted in New South Wales, Australia (April 2021), involving interviews with older adults (aged 70 years and older).

Methods

In-depth interviews were carried out with 14 older adults on their perceptions around COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination program had just commenced at the time of data collection. We thematically analysed interviews and organised the themes within the Behavioural and Social Drivers of Vaccinati

SUBMITTER: Bullivant B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9737511 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature