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Research Article

The politics of vaccination: a closer look at the beliefs, social norms, and prevention behaviors related to COVID-19 vaccine uptake within two US political parties

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Pages 589-602 | Received 14 Nov 2022, Accepted 09 Nov 2023, Published online: 22 Nov 2023

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