Endorsing Concepts On COVID-19 Vaccination: A Cross-Sectional Study On the Role of Trust and Beliefs Amongst Older Adults in Singapore
Applied/Translational Research
Care Continuum
Singapore Health Biomedical Congress
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2022
To understand the effects of different conceptions on older adults’ support for COVID-19 vaccination. Positive beliefs in vaccine safety and government trust are crucial for vaccination acceptance.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Continuum, Applied/Translational Research, Population Health, Preventive Care, Community Health, Quantitative Research
About this Content
Aims
To understand the effects of different conceptions on older adults’ support for COVID-19 vaccination.
Background
The uptake of COVID-19 vaccination among older adults is influenced by beliefs and trust in institutions.
Methods
Door-to-door survey conducted among 600 older adults using stratified random sampling between March-May 2022.
Results
Significant predictors for vaccination endorsement included trust in government, belief in vaccine safety, and its importance for self.
Conclusion
Positive beliefs in vaccine safety and government trust are crucial for vaccination acceptance.
Lessons Learnt
Challenges included engaging unvaccinated individuals and frail older adults; online surveys could increase participation.
Additional Information
SHBC 2022: Gold Award in "COVID-19: Our response to a new challenge (Oral category).
Keywords
COVID-19 Vaccination, Older Adults, Trust
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Geriatric Education & Research Institute, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Health Biomedical Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Geriatric Medicine |
Project Lead(s) | Yu Chou Chuen |
Project Member(s) | James Alvin Yiew |
Connect with this contributor!
Dr. Yu Chou Chuen - yu.chou.chuen@geri.com.sg