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‘Misperceptions’ influencing intentions on coronavirus vaccine, research suggests – Hull Live
A study has found that a greater likelihood of refusing a potential vaccine is linked to scepticism about science and authority and less concern about the pandemic
One in six (16%) people in the UK say they are unlikely to or definitely won’t have a vaccine against coronavirus, with “damaging” misperceptions influencing people’s intentions, research suggests.
King’s College London and Ipsos Mori found that a greater likelihood of refusing a potential vaccine is linked to beliefs, attitudes and values that reflect greater scepticism about science and authority, and less concern about the Covid-19 pandemic.
The study, based on 2,237 interviews with UK resi…
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