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People's perspectives about COVID-19 vaccination certificate: Findings from a representative Italian sample
Marta Caserotti1, Teresa Gavaruzzi1, Paolo Girardi2
1Department of Developmental Psychology and Socialization, University of Padova, Via Venezia 8, 35131 Padova, Italy.
Vaccine
|September 6, 2022
Summary
Support for COVID-19 vaccination certificates was high in Italy during early vaccination phases. A study found that vaccination status strongly predicted support for certificates and policies requiring unvaccinated individuals to cover medical costs.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Social Science
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Achieving high vaccine coverage remains a challenge globally.
- Policies to increase vaccine uptake are being considered in many countries.
- This study focuses on individuals with a positive attitude towards vaccination.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess support for a COVID-19 vaccination certificate policy in Italy.
- To evaluate support for requiring unvaccinated individuals to pay for hospitalization medical expenses.
- To identify predictors of support for these policies.
Main Methods:
- A representative sample of 1,530 Italian participants was surveyed in March-April 2021.
- Participants assessed their support for a COVID-19 vaccination certificate excluding unvaccinated individuals from public events.
- Participants also assessed their support for unvaccinated individuals covering their own medical expenses if hospitalized.
Main Results:
- Support for the vaccination certificate policy was strongly predicted by COVID-19 vaccination status and factors influencing vaccine willingness.
- Surprisingly, a similar pattern of prediction was observed for support regarding medical expense policies for the unvaccinated.
- High support for vaccination certificates was found among the Italian population in the early vaccination rollout phases.
Conclusions:
- The findings indicate significant public support for vaccination certificate policies in Italy during the initial vaccination stages.
- The study highlights the potential for similar public support for policies addressing the costs associated with unvaccinated individuals.
- Results provide insights for developing future public health policies aimed at increasing vaccination coverage and managing the pandemic.
Keywords:
COVID-19 public policyCOVID-19 vaccination certificateJudgment and decision-makingMedical expensesRisk perceptionVaccine hesitancyMore Related Videos
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