Factors Affecting Intention to Receive and Self-Reported Receipt of 2009 Pandemic (H1N1) Vaccine in Hong Kong
Author Information
Author(s): Liao Qiuyan, Cowling Benjamin J., Lam Wendy Wing Tak, Fielding Richard
Primary Institution: The University of Hong Kong
Hypothesis
How well does intention predict future uptake of pH1N1 vaccine?
Conclusion
Perceived low risk from pH1N1 and perceived high risk from the vaccine inhibited vaccination uptake, with social norms and anticipated regret being significant predictors.
Supporting Evidence
- 7% of respondents reported being likely to get vaccinated, but only 0.8% actually did.
- 60% cited low risk from pH1N1 as a reason for not getting vaccinated.
- 37% expressed concerns about vaccine side effects.
Takeaway
The study looked at why people in Hong Kong didn't get the H1N1 vaccine during the pandemic, finding that many felt they were at low risk and worried about side effects.
Methodology
A longitudinal study using structural equation modeling to analyze data collected before and after the introduction of the H1N1 vaccine.
Potential Biases
Self-reported data may introduce social desirability bias.
Limitations
The study's measures were taken at the same time point, limiting causal inference.
Participant Demographics
Cantonese-speaking adults aged 18 and older from Hong Kong.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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