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Juan Pablo Zabala1, Pablo R Kreimer2
1CONICET, CCTS-UMAI/UNLa, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Medical Anthropology
|July 29, 2025
Summary
Researchers and health professionals in Argentina argue against mass COVID-19 vaccination, often using scientific reasoning alongside personal, political, or economic interests. This study examines their seemingly contradictory stances within the medical community.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Medical Sociology
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Mass vaccination against COVID-19 has faced opposition from various groups globally.
- Understanding the specific arguments used by healthcare professionals against vaccination is crucial for public health communication.
- Argentina has seen notable discourse among its medical community regarding COVID-19 vaccines.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the arguments employed by Argentine researchers and health professionals opposing mass COVID-19 vaccination.
- To investigate the interplay between scientific knowledge, scientific reasoning, and other interests (professional, political, economic) in shaping these anti-vaccination stances.
- To understand the paradoxical position of health professionals advocating views contrary to established professional principles.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of arguments presented by physicians, biochemists, and epidemiologists in Argentina.
- Examination of the mobilization of scientific knowledge and reasoning in anti-vaccination discourse.
- Exploration of underlying professional, political, and economic factors influencing these positions.
Main Results:
- Argentine health professionals opposing mass COVID-19 vaccination utilize arguments that mimic scientific reasoning.
- These positions are frequently intertwined with diverse interests beyond purely scientific considerations.
- A significant portion of these professionals hold views that challenge the dominant scientific consensus and professional norms in their fields.
Conclusions:
- The opposition to mass COVID-19 vaccination among some Argentine health professionals is complex, involving a blend of scientific discourse and other motivations.
- Further research is needed to fully comprehend the drivers behind such professional dissent in public health crises.
- Addressing vaccine hesitancy requires understanding the multifaceted nature of arguments, including those from within the medical community itself.
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