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May, 2022;103 (3): 509-520.

Trust in physicians and trust in government predict COVID-19 vaccine uptake.

Filip Viskupič, David L Wiltse, Brittney A Meyer
Author Information
  1. Filip Viskupič: The SDSU Poll, School of American and Global Studies South Dakota State University Brookings South Dakota USA. ORCID
  2. David L Wiltse: The SDSU Poll, School of American and Global Studies South Dakota State University Brookings South Dakota USA. ORCID
  3. Brittney A Meyer: College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions South Dakota State University Brookings South Dakota USA.
PMID: 35600052 DOI: 10.1111/ssqu.13147

Abstract

Objective: We consider how trust in government, trust in physicians, and interpersonal trust affect the likelihood of COVID-19 vaccine uptake.
Methods: A survey of 3057 registered South Dakota voters was fielded in April 2021 that measured COVID-19 vaccine uptake, three aspects of trust, and several other factors related to vaccine hesitancy. Logistic regression was utilized to analyze the responses.
Results: We found positive, statistically significant, and substantively impactful effects for trust in government and trust in physicians on the likelihood of COVID-19 vaccine uptake, and null results for interpersonal trust.
Conclusions: Our findings provide a more nuanced understanding of the relationship between trust and COVID-19 vaccine uptake, and suggest that public health official as well as physicians should strive to increase the public's trust in the medical community.

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