Explaining the Mechanism Behind mRNA Vaccines Influences Perceived Vaccine Effectiveness but not Vaccination Intentions

Explaining the Mechanism Behind mRNA Vaccines Influences Perceived Vaccine Effectiveness but not Vaccination Intentions

Vaccine effectiveness and safety concerns can prevent people from receiving their first Covid-19 vaccines or boosters. Understanding the vaccine mechanism may lead people to perceive vaccine effectiveness appropriately. This study tested whether helping people understand the vaccine’s mechanism cou...

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Main Authors: Lisa Felgendreff, Felix G. Rebitschek, Mattis Geiger, Parichehr Shamsrizi, Mirjam A. Jenny, Cornelia Betsch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Zurich, IKMZ – Department of Communication and Media Research 2024-04-01
Series:European Journal of Health Communication (EJHC)
Subjects:
vaccine hesitancy
educational intervention
analogy
SARS-CoV-2-pandemic
informed decision-making
fact box
Online Access:https://ejhc.org/article/view/4405

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