Dear Editor, we would like to share ideas on the publication “Intention to receive COVID-19 vaccine and its health belief model (HBM)-based predictors: A systematic review and meta-analysis.”Citation1 For the benefit of decision-makers and program managers everywhere, Yenew et al. combined the health belief model (HBM)-based predictors and intention to take the COVID-19 vaccine.Citation1 Higher levels of perceived susceptibility, severity, rewards, and cues to action positively influenced the intention, whereas higher levels of perceived barrier negatively predicted it, according to Yenew et al.Citation1 Health beliefs affected COVID-19 vaccine intention internationally, according to Yenew et al.Citation1 This suggests that before receiving a vaccination, people require adequate health education and information on vaccines, according to Yenew et al.Citation1
It is crucial to stress that initiatives that encourage vaccine acceptance should be praised. Every time a new COVID-19 vaccine is developed and made available to the public, concerns are raised. Every time a new COVID-19 vaccine is developed and made accessible to the general public, concerns are raised. If residents learn of a negative consequence, they could worry. A important factor could be how well the COVID-19 vaccine is received by the general public.Citation2 Changes in the environment and the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak both have an effect on the resistance pattern.Citation3 The hesitant pattern evolves with time, and it is still unclear whether or not the health belief model, which is based on primary evidence from several periods, can be considered conclusive. As a result, information about the COVID-19 outbreak must be included in the study’s context. Even if the circumstances of the pandemic changed, it is unlikely that the vaccination’s acceptance rate would change. The established resistance pattern could be valuable in future research.
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AK 50% ideas, writing, analyzing, approval for submission. VW 50% ideas, supervision, approval for submission.
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References
- Yenew C, Dessie AM, Gebeyehu AA, Genet A. Intention to receive COVID-19 vaccine and its health belief model (HBM)-based predictors: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Hum Vaccin Immunother. 2023 May 12:2207442. doi:10.1080/21645515.2023.2207442. Online ahead of print.
- Mungmunpuntipantip R, Wiwanitkit V. COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy. Recenti Prog Med. 2021 Sep;112(9):596. doi:10.1080/21645515.2022.2124090.
- Xiao J, Cheung JK, Wu P, Ni MY, Cowling BJ, Liao Q. Temporal changes in factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and uptake among adults in Hong Kong: serial cross-sectional surveys. Lancet Reg Health West Pac. 2022;23:100441. doi:10.1016/j.lanwpc.2022.100441.