Trustworthiness of information sources on vaccines for COVID-19 prevention among Brazilians

• DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0279393
• Publication Date: 2023-01-03T18:56:01Z
• Authors: Adriana Teixeira ...; Karla Gonçalves C...; Maria de Fátima J...; Saint Clair dos S...; Dimitri Marques A...; Livia Almeida de ...; Marcio Fernandes ...; Carlos Eduardo da...; Maria Elisabeth L...; Zilton Farias Mei...; Flavia Amendola A...; Livia de Rezende ...; Roberta Fernandes...; Zina Maria Almeid...; Margarida dos San...; Daniella Campelo ...
• Keywords: Distrust; Trustworthiness; Sample (material)

Objective This study aims to assess the trustworthiness of information sources, perception clear about vaccine, and strategies increase adherence vaccination provide managers with that helps establish effective communication population vaccination. Method is an online survey conducted between January 22 29, 2021, preceded by Informed Consent, vaccine hesitancy, which corresponded first week initiation prevent COVID-19 in Brazil. Data were obtained from a questionnaire made available through free platform stored Google Forms later exported SPSS statistical package for analysis. The sample consisted all questionnaires participants who self-declared as age 18 or older, Brazilian, residing Brazil at time survey. Incomplete records more than 50% blank items duplicates excluded. All categorical variables analyzed their absolute relative frequencies. Multivariate logistic regression was performed verify relationship dependent independent variables. Results results show trust sources diverges hesitant non-hesitant. They also showed some overall distrust seems have deeper foundations issues related only source information. high rejection television WHO among suggests integrated actions research institutes, public figures vaccinating, religious leaders can help combat hesitation. Two actors become particularly important this dynamic, both good bad, anti-vaxxer behavior must be observed: doctor Ministry Health. Conclusion contributes gathering valuable understand thinking relevant recommendations.