Author ORCID Identifier
Olagoke - https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0271-4069
Hughes - https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1431-3396
O. Olagoke - https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6015-2642
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-30-2020
Publication Title
Journal of Religion and Health
Volume
60
First Page
65
Last Page
80
Abstract
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.
Introduction
Recommended Citation
Olagoke, A.A., Olagoke, O.O. & Hughes, A.M. Intention to Vaccinate Against the Novel 2019 Coronavirus Disease: The Role of Health Locus of Control and Religiosity. J Relig Health 60, 65–80 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-020-01090-9
Comments
This version of the article has been accepted for publication, after peer review (when applicable) and is subject to Springer Nature’s AM terms of use, but is not the Version of Record and does not reflect post-acceptance improvements, or any corrections. The Version of Record is available online at: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-020-01090-9
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