Understanding vaccine hesitancy: the evidence. (2nd July 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: While, Alison
• Is Part Of: Practice nursing. Volume 32:Number 7(2021)
• Page Start: 282
• Page End: 287
• Publication Date: 2021-07-02
• Subjects: Vaccination -- COVID-19 -- Influenza -- Vaccine hesitancy -- Vaccine uptake; Nursing -- Practice -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; 610.730941
• DOI: 10.12968/pnur.2021.32.7.282
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0964-9271

Abstract

Abstract : Vaccine hesitancy is a concern both globally and within the UK. Alison While reviews the evidence relating to vaccine hesitancy, its underlying factors and the sociodemographic variations Vaccination is an important public health intervention, but its effectiveness depends upon the uptake of vaccination reaching sufficient levels to yield 'herd' immunity. While the majority of the UK hold positive attitudes about vaccination, some people, including health professionals, decline vaccinations. This article reviews the evidence relating to vaccine hesitancy, its underlying factors and the sociodemographic variations.