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Katie Attwell1, Marco Rizzi2, Lara McKenzie3
1School of Social Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia; Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases, Telethon Kids Institute, Perth, WA, Australia.
Public acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine mandates varies, with support highest for measures linked to disease prevention. People are open to mandates, especially when they prevent disease transmission in high-risk settings.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Behavioral Science
- Vaccinology
Background:
- COVID-19 vaccine mandates are increasing globally.
- Limited conceptual and empirical analysis exists on public attitudes towards vaccine mandates.
- Western Australia's low transmission provides a unique setting to study vaccine mandate acceptability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conceptually analyze available vaccine mandate instruments.
- To empirically investigate public attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccine mandates in Western Australia.
- To understand the reasons behind public acceptance or rejection of different mandate types.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of global mandates (pre-COVID and COVID-19).
- Qualitative study involving 44 participants in Western Australia.
- Thematic analysis of participant attitudes towards potential mandatory policies using NVivo 12.
Main Results:
- Participants showed confusion regarding incentives vs. punishments in mandates.
- Strong support for consequences for non-vaccination, especially when linked to disease prevention.
- Employer/business mandates were well-supported; tightly regulated medical exemptions favored over belief-based ones.
Conclusions:
- Prior experience with mandates and restrictions influences openness to COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
- Acceptability is highest when mandates are explicitly linked to preventing disease in high-risk settings.
- Public demonstrates a pragmatic approach to vaccine requirements, prioritizing disease control.
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