Using the theory of planned behavior to assess willingness and attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccination among a predominantly white U.S. college sample.

Cheyenne T Reyes Wenqiu CaoAngela G AstoriniMegan M Drohan Christina T Schulz Coral L Shuster Mark L Robbins Manshu Yang Amy L Stamates

Published in: Health psychology and behavioral medicine (2023)

Results from this study are consistent with previous literature on vaccine hesitancy, whereby normative beliefs and adherence to CDC guidelines were found to be determinants of vaccine willingness. To reduce transmission of the COVID-19 pandemic, interventions aimed at promoting positive attitudes towards vaccination should aim to incorporate these observed determinants.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
sars cov
physical activity
clinical practice
type diabetes
respiratory syndrome coronavirus