Vaccine hesitancy is driven by specific psychological causes that can be alleviated
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SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
confidence 88/100
Vaccine hesitancy is driven by identifiable psychological factors and cognitive biases, such as fear of side effects and perceived risk, which public health interventions and targeted communication can help alleviate.
Evidence for · 3
Vaccine hesitancy: evidence from an adverse events following immunization database, and the role of cognitive biases
2021 · cited by 107
The study identifies specific adverse event concerns and 15 cognitive biases driving vaccine hesitancy, suggesting that targeted evidence and communication can mitigate them.
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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy: A Systematic review of cognitive determinants
2023 · cited by 71
The systematic review tabulates specific cognitive determinants of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and notes that effective communication strategies can help overcome these barriers.
Determinants of Vaccine Hesitancy Among Parents and Caregivers
2024 · cited by 0
The paper highlights psychological drivers like perceived risk, fear of side effects, and misinformation as key causes of parental vaccine hesitancy.