Differences between Vaccinated and Unvaccinated People in Fear of COVID-19, Fear of COVID-19 Vaccine and Fear of COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects

Description

The aim of this study is to investigate the differences in fear of Covid-19, fear of Covid-19 vaccine and fear of Covid-19 vaccine side effects between vaccinated and unvaccinated people in Latvia.. Data were collected from a representative sample of Latvian residents (N = 644, aged from 18 – 75, men 46.5%, women 53.5%). Direct interviews were performed at respondent’s homes. Carried out in the frame of the National research program Challenges and Solutions of Latvian State and Society in an International Framework (INTERFRAME-LV). The data was collected by the research center, which is a private and independent research company. From the full survey, this study examines psychological factors, such as fear of Covid-19 (1 item), fear of Covid-19 vaccine (1 item), fear of negative effects of the Covid-19 vaccine (5 items) and risk appraisal (1 item), of people who have been vaccinated and those who refuse to get a vaccine.. The results showed that there are statistically significant differences between people who are vaccinated and those who refuse to get a vaccine. People who have not been vaccinated believe that they are not afraid of Covid-19 but are afraid of the Covid-19 vaccine and its possible side effects.. To raise vaccination rates and reach adequate levels of immunization, health authorities should take these findings into account and develop focused public health programs aimed at vulnerable populations during the present and upcoming pandemics.

Period	29 Mar 2023
Event title	RSU Research week 2023: Society. Health. Welfare
Event type	Conference
Conference number	9
Organiser	Rīga Stradiņš University
Location	Riga, LatviaShow on map
Degree of Recognition	International