THE CONTENT OF COVID-19 INFORMATION SEARCHES AND VACCINATION INTENTION: AN IMPLICATION FOR RISK COMMUNICATION.

Ayokunle A OlagokeBrenikki FloydComfort T AdebayoAyomide OwoyemiAshley M Hughes

Published in: Disaster medicine and public health preparedness (2022)

People who searched for information about 1) the science of viral effects of COVID-19 and 2) policies/procedures recommendations also reported higher vaccination intention. Risk communication seeking to increase vaccination should meet the consumer's information demand by prioritizing the scientific rationale for COVID-19 vaccination and clarifying what policies/procedures are recommended.

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