Ideological differences in COVID-19 vaccine intention

ǂthe ǂeffects of trust in the healthcare system, in complementary and alternative medicine, and perceived threat from the disease

Monika Lamot (Author), Katja Kerman (Author), Andrej Kirbiš (Author)

Abstract

Introduction: Politically left-leaning individuals are more likely to get vaccinated against COVID-19, although little is known about the mechanisms underlying the ideological differences in vaccination intentions. Understanding the extent to which trust in the healthcare system, in complementary and alternative medicine, and the perceived threat from the disease contribute to these disparities is crucial, as it could inform targeted interventions to address vaccine hesitancy across the political spectrum. Methods: The present cross-sectional study conducted among adults living in Slovenia (n = 858) examined the mediating role of trust in the healthcare system, trust in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), and the perceived threat from the virus on COVID-19 vaccination intention. Results: We found that leftist ideology and trust in the healthcare system positively predicted vaccination intention, whereas CAM negatively predicted this intention. In addition, left-leaning individuals expressed greater trust in the healthcare system and lower trust in CAM, resulting in higher levels of COVID-19 vaccination intention. The serial mediation model confirmed that trust in CAM was a negative predictor, while trust in the healthcare system positively predicted perceived threat. Discussion: When dealing with vaccine hesitancy among right-oriented individuals, strategies should focus on enhancing trust in the healthcare system and critically evaluating the reliance on CAM.

Keywords

oklevanje pred cepljenjem;politična ideologija;percipirana ogroženost;zaupanje;zdravstveni sistem;komplementarna medicina;alternativna medicina;ne zaključna dela;vaccine hesitancy;political ideology;percieved threat;trust;healthcare system;complementary medicine;alternative medicine;

Data

Language:	English
Year of publishing:	2024
Typology:	1.01 - Original Scientific Article
Organization:	UM FF - Faculty of Arts
Publisher:	Frontiers Research Foundation
UDC:	316.334:613.6.01
COBISS:	183585027
ISSN:	1664-1078
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Secondary language:	Slovenian
Secondary keywords:	oklevanje pred cepljenjem;politična ideologija;percipirana ogroženost;zaupanje;zdravstveni sistem;komplementarna medicina;alternativna medicina;
Type (COBISS):	Article
Pages:	str. 1-8
Issue:	ǂVol. ǂ15
Chronology:	2024
DOI:	10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1332697
ID:	23376266