Perception and Attitudes of Older Adults Towards COVID-19 Vaccination and Community Measures: A Cross-Sectional Survey Based On the Theoretical Domain Framework
Applied/Translational Research
Care Continuum
Singapore Health Biomedical Congress
Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care
31 December 2022
To use the Theoretical Domain Framework (TDF) to understand older adults' perceptions of and attitudes towards COVID-19. Vaccine uptake can be enhanced by addressing hesitancy through trust-building and targeted education campaigns.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Applied/Translational Research, Care Continuum, Quantitative Research, Population Health, Preventive Care, Community Health, Health Promotion, Public Awareness
About this Content
Aims
To use the Theoretical Domain Framework (TDF) to understand older adults' perceptions of and attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccination.
Background
Vaccine hesitancy among older adults threatened Singapore's vaccination program effectiveness.
Methods
Conducted a stratified random sampling survey of 600 participants to measure trust, vaccine knowledge, and support factors.
Results
Identified trust in government as the strongest predictor of vaccine acceptance. Goals and optimism about community benefits also influenced decisions.
Conclusion
Vaccine uptake can be enhanced by addressing hesitancy through trust-building and targeted education campaigns.
Lessons Learnt
Clear communication and targeting trust gaps can improve vaccine acceptance.
Additional Information
Awarded SHBC 2022: Merit Award
Keywords
COVID-19, Vaccine Hesitancy, Older Adults
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care |
Organization(s) Involved | Geriatric Education & Research Institute |
Platform(s) | Singapore Health Biomedical Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Geriatric Medicine, General Research |
Project Lead(s) | Yu Chou Chuen |
Project Member(s) | James Alvin Yiew Hock Low |
Connect with this contributor!
Dr Jonathan Gao - gao.jonathan.s@geri.com.sg
Project Attachment
C_53_GERI_SHBC_2022_Perception_and_attitudes_of_older_adults_towards_COVID19_vaccination.pdf