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Intention to Vaccinate Against the Novel 2019 Coronavirus Disease: The Role of Health Locus of Control and Religiosity

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posted on 2022-04-29, 22:08 authored by Ayokunle A Olagoke, Olakanmi O Olagoke, Ashley HughesAshley Hughes
The urgency to develop a vaccine against the 2019 coronavirus (COVID-19) has waxed stronger in speed, scale, and scope. However, wisdom dictates that we take a vantage position and start to examine the demographic predictors of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. The objective of this study was to examine the role of health locus of control (HLOC) in the relationship between religiosity and COVID-19 vaccination intention. In a cross-sectional survey (N = 501), we found a significantly negative association between religiosity and COVID-19 vaccination intention. This relationship was partially mediated by external HLOC. Collaborative efforts with religious institutions may influence COVID-19 vaccine uptake.

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Olagoke, A. A., Olagoke, O. O.Hughes, A. M. (2020). Intention to Vaccinate Against the Novel 2019 Coronavirus Disease: The Role of Health Locus of Control and Religiosity. Journal of Religion and Health, 60(1), 65-80. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-020-01090-9

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Springer Science and Business Media LLC

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  • en

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0022-4197