Vaccination rates in Europe are not associated with online media intensity

  • Catarina Luís
  • , Verónica Romina Di Marzo
  • , Mandeep Kaur
  • , Christos D. Argyropoulos
  • , Declan Devane
  • , Fiona A. Stewart
  • , George Antoniou
  • , Greet Hendrickx
  • , Helena Hervius Askling
  • , Margot Hellemans
  • , Miriam Cohen
  • , Orly Spivak
  • , Pierre Van Damme
  • , Rebecca Jane Cox
  • , Sirkka Vene
  • , Sofie Sibia
  • , Zoi Dorothea Pana
  • , Ole F. Olesen

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Abstract

To map the public information about COVID-19 vaccines and vaccine trials in Europe, we have compiled an inventory of online communication materials from official sources (e.g., governments, public agencies, and NGOs) via directed online research. While information for the general public was abundant across Europe, we found a large variation in number, type and target audiences among countries. Little or no information was found for population groups that are typically underrepresented in vaccine clinical trials. Materials about clinical trials and trial participation were also limited. Interestingly, higher number of media materials was not reflected in higher national vaccination rates.

Original languageEnglish
Article numberA05
JournalJournal of Science Communication
Volume21
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Health communication
  • Science and media
  • Social inclusion

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