About The Study: The findings of this study that involved the use of data from Hong Kong and Singapore suggest that trust in health authorities was fundamental to overcoming COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. As such, engendering trust in health care professionals, experts, and public health agencies should be incorporated into pandemic preparedness and response.
Authors: Michael Y. Ni, M.D., of the University of Hong Kong, is the corresponding author.
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(doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.37909)
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