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The Role of Healthcare Leaders in Promoting Vaccine Acceptance in Saudi Arabia.

Eidan M Al Zahrani
Published in: Journal of healthcare leadership (2024)
Unlike other political and religious leaders, this study indicates that healthcare professionals significantly impact vaccine hesitancy and uptake. Despite rising vaccine hesitancy, healthcare leaders remain more trustworthy providers of guidance and influence over vaccination decisions than others. In addition, the health leader's factual message boosts people's self-esteem and helps them decide to be vaccinated.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • public health
  • health information
  • risk assessment