Lessons for Future Vaccination Policies: COVID-19 Vaccination Intention in People With and Without Chronic Diseases
10.1016/j.anr.2024.07.008
- Author:
Jieun JU
1
;
Kihye HAN
;
Jieun KIM
;
Yunhyung KWON
Author Information
1. Chung-Ang University Graduate School Department of Nursing, 84 Heukseok-ro Dongjak-gu, South Korea
- Publication Type:Research Article
- From:Asian Nursing Research
2024;18(3):288-295
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Purpose:This study compared COVID-19 vaccination intentions in those with and without chronic diseases (CDs and non-CDs) in South Korea. We hypothesized that the factors associated with COVID-19 vaccination intentions would differ between CDs and non-CDs in South Korea.
Methods:Using survey data collected through a Korean online panel in June 2021, we conducted a crosssectional secondary data analysis. Of the 2292 participants, 411 had at least one chronic disease. To construct a comparable dataset, we selected non-CDs via a 1:1 case-control matching for age and gender.We then utilized a multivariable binary logistic regression model to explore the factors contributing to COVID-19 vaccination intentions in CDs and non-CDs.
Results:All told, over 75% of participants in both groups indicated that they intended to vaccinate against COVID-19. In both groups, those who mistrusted general vaccine benefits reported significantly lower COVID-19 vaccination intentions. Regarding factors associated with vaccination intentions, CDs identified anxiety regarding coronavirus and exposure to COVID-19 vaccination promotions at the community level, while non-CDs highlighted hesitancy regarding vaccines and confidence in government/health services.
Conclusion:Improving vaccination acceptance will require the development and implementation of tailored approaches for CDs and non-CDs and efforts to minimize general vaccine mistrust.
