Understanding a national increase in COVID-19 vaccination intention, the Netherlands, November 2020-March 2021
Publication date
2021-09-09
Authors
Sanders, J.G.
Spruijt, Pita
van Dijk, M.
Elberse, J.
Lambooij, M.S.
Kroese, Floor
de Bruin, M.
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Abstract
The intention to get the COVID-19 vaccine increased from 48% (November 2020) to 75% (March 2021) as national campaigning in the Netherlands commenced. Using a mixed method approach we identified six vaccination beliefs and two contextual factors informing this increase. Analysis of a national survey confirmed that shifting intentions were a function of shifting beliefs: people with stronger intention to vaccinate were most motivated by protecting others and reopening society; those reluctant were most concerned about side effects.
Keywords
Epidemiology, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Virology, SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
Citation
Sanders, J G, Spruijt, P, van Dijk, M, Elberse, J, Lambooij, M S, Kroese, F M & de Bruin, M 2021, 'Understanding a national increase in COVID-19 vaccination intention, the Netherlands, November 2020-March 2021', Eurosurveillance, vol. 26, no. 36, 2100792. https://doi.org/10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2021.26.36.2100792