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From traditional to digital media: Sources of information and resistance behavior of COVID-19 vaccination

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The study aims to map rural communities’ attitudes and acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine, examine the sources of information they rely on, and analyze the communication networks formed among vaccine-resistant groups. Findings reveal a balance between digital and conventional information sources in accessing COVID-19-related information, supported by sufficient human resources and infrastructure in certain areas. Social media and television emerge as the dominant sources of vaccine-related information, indicating high exposure to media content. Meanwhile, healthcare workers, health cadres, and government institutions serve as secondary sources of information. Notably, word-of-mouth remains a significant channel for spreading misinformation, contributing to high acceptance of hoax messages and reinforcing vaccine resistance within the rural community of Tawangsari.

Source: Jurnal Komunikasi

DOI: 10.20885/komunikasi.vol19.iss2.art11

Authors: Azizun Kurnia Illahi, Nilam Wardasari, Yun Fitrahyati Laturrakhmi

Institution: University of Brawijaya

Language: English

Topic: Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4409967078

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