Vaccine hesitancy and respect for public health measures: Citizens’ trust in politicians and public servants across national, subnational and municipal levels of government

Cooper, Christopher A.

doi:10.1016/j.ssmph.2023.101386

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“…Specifically, respondents who reported being “very confident” in the guidance provided by the CDC were 42.2 times more likely than respondents who were “not at all confident” to accept regular vaccine boosters. This finding is not surprising given that prior research has found a strong link between vaccine hesitancy and trust in government [ 18 ], including specifically trust in national public health officials [ 19 ]. With aggregate trust in government reaching historic lows [ 20 ], widespread belief in misinformation and subsequent vaccine hesitancy are consistent with our understanding of the current medical literature.…”

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Belief in misinformation and acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine boosters: A survey analysis

Neely,

Witkowski

2024

PEC Innovation

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Belief in misinformation and acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine boosters: A survey analysis

Neely,

Witkowski

2024

PEC Innovation

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“…This achievement is largely contributed to by introducing programs like the Expanded Program on Immunisation (EPI), which focuses on providing vaccines to children during their first year of life [ 15 , 16 ]. Nevertheless, South Africa, like many African countries is still faced with persistent challenges, including but not limited to vaccine hesitancy [ 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 ], unequal access to healthcare [ 21 ], and logistical difficulties in reaching remote and underserved communities [ 22 ]. These challenges have implications for vaccine completeness in the country and specific regions like Cape Town.…”

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Trends in Vaccine Completeness in Children Aged 0–23 Months in Cape Town, South Africa

Ndwandwe,

Ndlovu,

Mayeye

et al. 2023

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Background: We have previously determined that the occurrence of missed vaccination opportunities in children in Cape Town, South Africa, is shaped by both individual and contextual factors. These factors present valuable openings for enhancing quality and implementing broader strategies to enhance the delivery of routine Immunisation services. Methods: Here, we are further reporting regional-level data on the coverage and factors influencing vaccination completion within a similar study population, based on extensive data analysis from the 2016 South African Demographic and Health Survey. Results and discussion: The study reveals commendable vaccination coverage for most vaccines within recommended schedules, with high rates of initial vaccinations at birth and during the primary vaccination schedule. However, there are notable areas for improvement, particularly in ensuring complete coverage for the second measles vaccine and the 18-month vaccine. Socio-demographic factors also play a role, with maternal education and caregiver awareness campaigns showing the potential to positively influence vaccination completeness. This study emphasises the importance of timely vaccinations during the early months of life and underscores the need for interventions to maintain coverage as children age. Specific sub-districts, such as Tygerberg, may require targeted efforts to enhance vaccination completeness. Additionally, assessing caregiver knowledge about child vaccination is deemed vital, as it can impact vaccination decisions and adherence. Conclusions: The findings provide valuable insights for public health interventions in Cape Town, aimed at reducing the burden of vaccine-preventable diseases and ensuring the health of the region’s youngest population.

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Trustworthiness of the Female Civil Servants in Three South Asian Countries: Exploring Key Determining Factors

Jamil,

Baniamin,

Ramasamy

2023

Public Organiz Rev

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Vaccine hesitancy and respect for public health measures: Citizens’ trust in politicians and public servants across national, subnational and municipal levels of government

Cited by 3 publications

References 41 publications

Belief in misinformation and acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine boosters: A survey analysis

Belief in misinformation and acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine boosters: A survey analysis

Trends in Vaccine Completeness in Children Aged 0–23 Months in Cape Town, South Africa

Trustworthiness of the Female Civil Servants in Three South Asian Countries: Exploring Key Determining Factors

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