Acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine based on the health belief model: A population-based survey in Hong Kong

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Authors

Martin C. S. Wong · Hong Kong Jockey Club

Eliza Lai‐Yi Wong · Hong Kong Jockey Club

Junjie Huang · Hong Kong Jockey Club

Annie Wai-Ling Cheung · Chinese University of Hong Kong

K. M. Law · Hong Kong Jockey Club

Ka Chun Chong · Chinese University of Hong Kong

Rita W. Y. Ng ·

Abstract

Governmental recommendation is an important driver, whereas perceived susceptibility is not associated with acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine. These HBM constructs and independent predictors inform evidence-based formulation and implementation of vaccination strategies.

Topics & Keywords

Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research COVID-19 epidemiological studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Vaccine

Volume 39, Issue 7, pp. 1148-1156

DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2020.12.083

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