COVID-19 topics and emotional frames in vaccine hesitation: A social media text and sentiment analysis.
Kristen Leah SussmanLindsay BouchacourtLaura F BrightGary B WilcoxMichael MackertAliza Steinberg NorwoodBrandon Shaun Allport AltilloPublished in: Digital health (2023)
Relevant topics were identified to help support targeted communication, strategically accelerate vaccine acceptance, and mitigate COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among the public. Strategic methods of online and offline messaging tactics are suggested to reach diverse, malleable populations of interest. Topics of personal anecdotes of safety, effectiveness, and recommendations among families are identified as persuasive communication opportunities.