Medicine and Health

Role of Perceived Social Support in COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake Among U.S. Adults

B. K. Datta, J. E. Jaremski, et al.

This research, conducted by Biplab Kumar Datta, Jennifer E Jaremski, Benjamin E Ansa, Lorriane A Odhiambo, K M Monirul Islam, and J Aaron Johnson, reveals a surprising link between perceived social support and COVID-19 vaccine uptake in U.S. adults. Findings indicate that those with weak social support are significantly less likely to be vaccinated. Targeted interventions could boost vaccine rates, particularly among high-risk groups.

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Abstract

This study examined the relationship between perceived social support and COVID-19 vaccine uptake among U.S. adults using data from the 2021 National Health Interview Survey. Adults with weak social support were 21.1% less likely to be vaccinated than those with strong social support. This lower likelihood was evident across age groups (25-49, 50-64, and ≥65 years), except for the 18-24 age group. Interventions improving perceived social support, especially among high-risk individuals, could increase vaccine uptake.

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AJPM Focus

Published On

Sep 01, 2023

Authors

Biplab Kumar Datta, Jennifer E Jaremski, Benjamin E Ansa, Lorriane A Odhiambo, K M Monirul Islam, J Aaron Johnson

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