Publications

The Vaccine Confidence Project team regularly publishes articles, reviews and other academic writing in leading journals. Our publications analyse global trends in vaccine confidence and provide deep insight into the spatio-temporal dynamics of vaccine confidence across the world.

Navigating vaccine confidence: A mixed methods study investigating healthcare providers’ perspectives across four non-EU European regions

Vaccine confidence remains a global public health challenge, especially highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to expand the scope of HCPs’ vaccine confidence oversight into European regions where limited research has been conducted thus far.

Assessing Community and Social Media Influence to Increase Influenza Vaccine Uptake among Youth in Soweto, South Africa

This study used a mixed-methods pre-test-post-test intervention design to test the effectiveness of tailored, context-specific education and community engagement – including community and social media – to increase influenza vaccination uptake in Soweto, South Africa.

Building public trust in preparation for future health shocks: a research agenda

Trust is fundamental to cooperation, essential in times of crisis. Researching and understanding trust networks and perceptions of trustworthiness is therefore crucial in preparing for future health shocks, write Heidi Larson and colleagues.

We need to tackle the growing threat of mis- and disinformation about climate change and health

As health narratives in the climate change discourse become more visible, the intersection of health and climate change will soon become a critical area vulnerable to misinformation and disinformation campaigns.

Substantial Disparities In COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake And Unmet Immunization Demand In Low- And Middle-Income Countries

Using global survey data from 15,696 respondents across seventeen Western Pacific and African countries, collected between May 2022 and January 2023, we estimated the unmet demand for vaccines and examined its predictors.

Who gets COVID-19 booster vaccination? Trust in public health institutions and promotion strategies post-pandemic in the Republic of Korea

Using 5,584 survey responses from people who had received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose based on a four-round survey between May and November 2022, we examined various factors that affect booster vaccine uptake and the willingness to take an additional shot.

Conversational AI and Vaccine Communication: Systematic Review of the Evidence

The objective of this systematic review was to examine documented uses and evidence on the effectiveness of conversational AI for vaccine communication.

Vaccine mandates and public trust do not have to be antagonistic

Public opposition to COVID-19 vaccine mandates was reported globally. This opposition has resulted in diminished uptake of standard childhood vaccines.

Caregivers’ understanding of childhood influenza vaccination during the epidemic in China

This study aimed to investigate the uptake status and reasons of childhood influenza vaccination during the pandemic in China.

Recent trends in vaccine coverage and confidence: A cause for concern

This article reflects on recent research examining the levels and trends of vaccine confidence over time and across the globe, the drivers influencing confidence, and the role of the COVID-19 pandemic in shaping confidence today.