The use of motivational interviewing to overcome COVID‐19 vaccine hesitancy in primary care settings
Year: 2021
Type: article
Abstract: Vaccine hesitancy is not a new phenomenon. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the impact of political, racial, and health disparities on vaccine hesitancy at a global level. With the creation of the COVID-19 vaccine, a resurgence of vaccine hesitancy has emerged and many are reluctant to receive the vaccination. The reluctance varies from concerns about government interference in vaccine development, to the speed of vaccine development, to long-term health outcomes and potential side effects. Health care professionals need to consider evidence-based approaches that are effective in assisting patients with health care decision-making regarding vaccine uptake. Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an effective technique to positively impact behavior change. Definitions and examples of MI techniques are provided to illustrate how MI can be used to support patient autonomy and provide a safe and trusting environment, with the goal of increasing COVID-19 vaccination uptake.
Source: Public Health Nursing
DOI: 10.1111/phn.13003
Authors: Leigh Ann Breckenridge, Dana Burns, Carla Nye
Institution: Virginia Commonwealth University
Language: English
Subfield: Health
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W3210183633