Em um contexto polarizado e complexo, a pandemia de Covid-19 ressaltou entre várias crises a da hesitação vacinal. Estudos apontam alta intenção de vacinar no Brasil, porém os dados oficiais indicam cobertura vacinal insuficiente. Com o objetivo de identificar a percepção e atitudes dos brasileiros foi realizado um estudo empírico utilizando a técnica de survey, totalizando 2.069 entrevistas domiciliares com pessoas com 16 anos ou mais em centros urbanos de agosto a outubro de 2022. Para analisar os resultados utilizamos técnicas estatísticas multivariadas, análise fatorial e, modelos de regressão e análise de clusters. Em geral, os entrevistados expressam uma visão positiva em relação às vacinas, mas os resultados da pesquisa sugerem que a confiança nos imunizantes pode estar abalada. O grau de escolaridade e de conhecimento científico afetam algumas das atitudes dos brasileiros sobre vacinas. Foram construídos índices considerando valores, trajetórias, contexto de vida e hábitos dos entrevistados. Para além da região de moradia e religião, índices de paridade de gênero, visão do papel do Estado e a confiança na ciência trouxeram informações relevantes, indicando a necessidade de estratégias alinhadas de comunicação com públicos diversos considerando as variáveis que impactam na percepção sobre vacinas.
In a polarized and complex context, the Covid-19 pandemic highlighted, among several crises, that of vaccine hesitancy. Studies indicate a high intention to vaccinate in Brazil, but official data indicate insufficient vaccination coverage. With the aim of identifying the perception and attitudes of Brazilians, an empirical study was carried out using the survey technique, totaling 2,069 home interviews with people aged 16 or over in urban centersAugust to October 2022. To analyze the results, we used statistical techniques multivariate, factor analysis and, regression models and cluster analysis. In general, respondents express a positive view of vaccines, but the survey results suggest that confidence in vaccines may be shaken. The level of education and scientific knowledge affect some of Brazilians\' attitudes about vaccines. Indices were constructed considering values, trajectories, life context and habits of the interviewees. In addition to the region of residence and religion, gender parity indices, vision of the role of the State and trust in science brought relevant information, indicating the need for aligned communication strategies with different audiences considering the variables that impact the perception of vaccines.
Keywords:
Vaccination; Vaccine hesitancy; Public health; Covid-19.
Vaccines in Brazil in the pandemic: a study of public perception
Resumo (abstract):
In a polarized and complex context, the Covid-19 pandemic highlighted, among several crises, that of vaccine hesitancy. Studies indicate a high intention to vaccinate in Brazil, but official data indicate insufficient vaccination coverage. With the aim of identifying the perception and attitudes of Brazilians, an empirical study was carried out using the survey technique, totaling 2,069 home interviews with people aged 16 or over in urban centersAugust to October 2022. To analyze the results, we used statistical techniques multivariate, factor analysis and, regression models and cluster analysis. In general, respondents express a positive view of vaccines, but the survey results suggest that confidence in vaccines may be shaken. The level of education and scientific knowledge affect some of Brazilians\' attitudes about vaccines. Indices were constructed considering values, trajectories, life context and habits of the interviewees. In addition to the region of residence and religion, gender parity indices, vision of the role of the State and trust in science brought relevant information, indicating the need for aligned communication strategies with different audiences considering the variables that impact the perception of vaccines.
Palavras-chave (keywords):
Vaccination; Vaccine hesitancy; Public health; Covid-19.
Castelfranchi, Y., Mendes, I. M., Fagundes, V., Massarani, L., Moreira, I. C., Polino, C.. As vacinas no Brasil da pandemia: um estudo de percepção pública. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2024/abr). [Citado em 22/06/2025].
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