Understanding COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Brazilian Immigrants: Prevalence, Determinants, and Global Health Implications
| Author | Emerson Lucas Silva Camargo | en |
| Author | Alvaro Francisco Lopes de Sousa | en |
| Author | Isabel Amelia Costa Mendes | en |
| Author | Anderson Reis de Sousa | en |
| Author | Shirley Veronica Melo Almeida Lima | en |
| Author | Liliane Moretti Carneiro | en |
| Author | Herica Emilia Félix de Carvalho | en |
| Author | Pedro Emílio Gomes Prates | en |
| Author | Odinea Maria Amorim Batista | en |
| Author | Carla Aparecida Arena Ventura | en |
| Orcid | Emerson Lucas Silva Camargo [0000-0002-6119-5193] | en |
| Orcid | Alvaro Francisco Lopes de Sousa [0000-0003-2710-2122] | en |
| Orcid | Shirley Veronica Melo Almeida Lima [0000-0002-9062-0742] | en |
| Orcid | Pedro Emílio Gomes Prates [0000-0002-4920-7649] | en |
| Issued Date | 2024-05-31 | en |
| Abstract | Background: Vaccine hesitancy extends beyond simple refusal to receive immunizations, encompassing psychological, cultural, and sociodemographic factors that influence individuals’ perceptions and decision-making regarding vaccines. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the prevalence and factors influencing COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Brazilian immigrants. Methods: A survey targeting Brazilian immigrants in Portugal was conducted from May to August 2020, involving 598 participants. The study explored the relationship between vaccine hesitancy and non-compliance with social distancing measures using a Poisson regression model with robust variance to calculate prevalence ratios (PRs). Results: The study identified a vaccine hesitancy rate of 15.1% among Brazilian immigrants. Older individuals (aged 50 and above) exhibited a significantly higher hesitancy, with an adjusted prevalence ratio (aPR) of 10.0 (95% CI: 1.8 - 13.6). Those adhering to a religion were 2.3 times more likely to hesitate (95% CI: 1.4 - 3.4), and a reluctance to follow social distancing measures was associated with a 10.4 times higher hesitancy rate (95% CI: 4.2 - 15.4). Highlighting these correlations is vital for developing strategies to enhance vaccine acceptance and tackle public health challenges. Conclusions: There is a notable rate of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Brazilian immigrants in Portugal, significantly influenced by age, religious practice, and non-adherence to social distancing measures. Implementing targeted educational and awareness programs is recommended to reduce hesitancy and improve vaccine coverage within this community and in similar settings. | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5812/healthscope-146267 | en |
| Keyword | Immigrants | en |
| Keyword | COVID-19 | en |
| Keyword | Vaccine | en |
| Keyword | Vaccine Hesitancy | en |
| Keyword | Global Health | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | Understanding COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Brazilian Immigrants: Prevalence, Determinants, and Global Health Implications | en |
| Type | Research Article | en |
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