Trust in government, science, and vaccine confidence in Southeast Asia: A latent profile analysis
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Global immunization saves lives, but vaccine hesitancy is rising. A study in Southeast Asia found three distinct trust profiles, impacting vaccine confidence and highlighting the need for tailored public health strategies.
Area Of Science
- Public Health
- Social Science
- Epidemiology
Background
- Vaccine hesitancy, exacerbated by social media misinformation, threatens global immunization successes and fuels disease resurgence.
- Southeast Asia's diverse socio-political landscape influences public trust in science, authority, and vaccination.
- Understanding these trust dynamics is crucial for effective public health interventions.
Purpose Of The Study
- To explore trust dynamics and vaccine confidence across six Southeast Asian countries.
- To identify distinct population subgroups based on trust in science, government, and vaccines using Latent Profile Analysis (LPA).
- To inform strategies for strengthening vaccine confidence and improving health communication.
Main Methods
- A cross-sectional survey of 6611 respondents across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam was conducted from April to June 2023.
- Indices for trust in science, trust in government regarding COVID-19, and vaccine confidence were developed.
- Latent Profile Analysis (LPA) was employed to identify distinct trust profiles.
Main Results
- Three distinct trust profiles were identified: high, moderate, and low trust/confidence.
- The largest subgroup exhibited high trust and confidence across all indicators.
- Trust in science varied significantly, being higher in Vietnam and Thailand than Singapore; education and age were key predictors of vaccine confidence.
Conclusions
- Public trust in vaccines is multi-dimensional and varies significantly across Southeast Asia.
- Recognizing distinct trust profiles is essential for designing targeted public health interventions to combat vaccine hesitancy.
- Findings provide critical insights for policymakers to enhance vaccine confidence and communication strategies in the region.
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