Online health information seeking and Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy: Evidence from 50+ Europeans

Principe, Francesco; Weber, Guglielmo

doi:10.1016/j.healthpol.2023.104942

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“…The third hypothesis was also confirmed, highlighting a positive correlation between online HI and vaccination decisions. This outcome is consistent with a recent European study on older adults’ OHISB and vaccination ( Principe and Weber, 2023 ). The significant association between frequent searches for HI in the internet environment and the intention to vaccinate confirms that individuals engaging in active HI searches are more inclined toward better health choices aligning with outcomes of several previous studies (e.g., Jia et al, 2021 ; Zhang et al, 2024 ).…”

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“…Research focusing on older adults’ OHIS and vaccination was scarce until recent years. Principe and Weber (2023) utilizing SHARE data investigated the effect of OHIS on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Europeans aged 50 and older, revealing that OHIS significantly reduces vaccine hesitancy. Outcomes of Zheng et al (2022) indicate that among other factors such as certain ethnicity, and unmarried status, older age correlates with an augmented probability of vaccination due to internet HI seeking.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The literature also underscores the significance of personal health information (HI) seeking and information source selection in shaping vaccination perceptions (Sakamoto et al, 2022; Zhuang & Cobb, 2022). Nevertheless, exploring how older adults engage with HI during the COVID-19 pandemic and its role in their vaccination choices remains underexplored (Principe & Weber, 2023; Zhang et al, 2024). Given the internet’s role as the primary source of health-related information today, including COVID-19 details, it is crucial to emphasize the importance of access to and use of information and communication technology (ICT), especially for older adults who are often referred to as those deprived of digital benefits (van Deursen, 2020; van Dijk, 2020).…”

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How Technology, Health Information Seeking, and Socioeconomic Factors Are Associated With Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination Readiness in Estonians Over 50 Years?

Paimre,

Virkus,

Osula

2024

Health Educ Behav

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Despite the proven effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines in preventing severe illness, many individuals, including older adults who are most susceptible to the virus, have opted against vaccination. Various factors could shape vaccination decisions, including seeking health information (HI). The internet is the primary source of HI today; however, older adults are often referred to as those missing out on digital benefits. The study explores the correlations between information and communication technology (ICT) use, online HI seeking, socioeconomic factors, and COVID-19 vaccination readiness among individuals aged 50 and above in Estonia. The survey data were gathered from 501 people aged 50 and older after the first lockdown in 2020. The outcomes revealed that vaccination readiness positively correlated with factors such as higher educational attainment, greater income, male gender, access to ICT, a readiness to employ digital technologies for health-related purposes, a greater demand for HI, and a higher frequency of seeking it online. There was some discrepancy in the preference of HI sources; for example, vaccination consenters preferred online versions of professional press publications and specific health portals. Based on the findings, it is advisable to encourage older adults to utilize the internet and new technology for health-related purposes. This practice expands the range of information sources available to them, ultimately enabling better decision-making regarding their health behaviors.

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How Technology, Health Information Seeking, and Socioeconomic Factors Are Associated With Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination Readiness in Estonians Over 50 Years?

Paimre,

Virkus,

Osula

2024

Health Educ Behav

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Vaccination hesitancy: Applying the protection motivation theory on parents’ information behavior

Alwreikat

2024

Information Development

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Objectives This research study investigates COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among parents in charge of vaccinating their adolescents. The study employs the threat and coping appraisals of the Protection Motivation Theory as a framework to examine parents’ information behavior toward vaccinating their adolescents. Methods A quantitative research design using online questionnaires was conducted to collect data from Jordanian parents of adolescents aged 12 to 18 years old. Using convenience sampling, 1000 questionnaires with closed-ended and Likert scale questions were distributed electronically, and only 467 response were retrieved. The study used Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to analyze data from 421 responses. Results The study found that the information behavior of parents in dealing with perceived vulnerability and response cost of the virus were significant predictors of parents’ vaccination hesitancy. The study has also found that making a vaccination decision based on the available information, response efficacy, and self-efficacy were not significant predictors of vaccination hesitancy. Surprisingly, having information on the perceived severity of the virus was found to increase vaccination hesitancy. Conclusion The study provides useful demographic information about the targeted population and suggests that vaccination promotion strategies should focus on providing accurate information about vaccine-related vulnerabilities and lowering response costs. The findings add to the existing literature on vaccination apprehension and can help guide future research and policy decisions.

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The association between COVID-19 vaccination uptake and　information-seeking behaviors using the Internet: A nationwide cross-sectional study. (Preprint)

Taira,

Shiomi,

Nakabe

et al. 2024

Journal of Medical Internet Research

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Online health information seeking and Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy: Evidence from 50+ Europeans

Cited by 4 publications

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How Technology, Health Information Seeking, and Socioeconomic Factors Are Associated With Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination Readiness in Estonians Over 50 Years?

How Technology, Health Information Seeking, and Socioeconomic Factors Are Associated With Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination Readiness in Estonians Over 50 Years?

Vaccination hesitancy: Applying the protection motivation theory on parents’ information behavior

The association between COVID-19 vaccination uptake and　information-seeking behaviors using the Internet: A nationwide cross-sectional study. (Preprint)

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Online health information seeking and Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy: Evidence from 50+ Europeans

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How Technology, Health Information Seeking, and Socioeconomic Factors Are Associated With Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination Readiness in Estonians Over 50 Years?

How Technology, Health Information Seeking, and Socioeconomic Factors Are Associated With Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination Readiness in Estonians Over 50 Years?

Vaccination hesitancy: Applying the protection motivation theory on parents’ information behavior

The association between COVID-19 vaccination uptake and information-seeking behaviors using the Internet: A nationwide cross-sectional study. (Preprint)

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The association between COVID-19 vaccination uptake and　information-seeking behaviors using the Internet: A nationwide cross-sectional study. (Preprint)