“…In these studies, vaccination status is influenced by beliefs regarding vaccine safety, effectiveness in infection prevention, and the gravity of the illness that might be prevented. As highlighted earlier, several studies examine support for COVID-19 "vaccine" mandates, focusing on political inclination (Gagneux-Brunon et al, 2022), information sources and information campaigns (Attwell, Ward, and Tomkinson, 2021;Jovanovic, 2023;Attwell, K., and Navin, 2019), safety concerns, and degree of trust in healthcare authorities (Giannouchos, 2021), and use of coercion (McCoy, 2019;Tuuminen, et al, 2023). The present study adds to this body of research by showing that perception of experiences within social circles regarding potential COVID-19 injection injury is associated with opposition to COVID-19 injection mandates and passports.…”