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ERIC Number: EJ1310422
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 10
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ISSN: ISSN-1932-5037
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Applying the Health Belief Model for Investigating the Impact of Political Affiliation on COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake
Bhochhibhoya, Amir; Branscum, Paul; Thapaliya, Rashmi; Sharma Ghimire, Pragya; Wharton, Holisa
American Journal of Health Education, v52 n5 p241-250 2021
Background: Vaccination is likely the most effective approach to protect people from COVID-19. However, partisan differences have persisted for COVID-19 vaccine uptake. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to understand different health beliefs related to COVID-19 vaccine uptake based on Health Belief Model (HBM) constructs among individuals with different political affiliations. Methods: The study used a cross-sectional design and data were collected using an online survey. The survey was developed to assess political affiliation and the HBM constructs operationalized toward COVID-19 vaccination uptake. Results: A total of 1187 individuals completed the survey. Results showed a significant difference between all of the HBM constructs and political affiliation with a small effect size. Compared to republicans and independents, democrats were more likely to take the COVID-19 vaccine. Discussion: Findings from the study suggest that politically affiliated individuals view various constructs of HBM operationalized toward COVID-19 vaccine uptake differently. Translation to Health Education Practice: The risk perception differences based on political affiliations identified in this study can inform community-based intervention to address hesitancy toward COVID-19 vaccination in the United States. These efforts may help the United States reach herd immunity through successful COVID-19 vaccination at the earliest possible date.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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