Determinants of vaccination willingness among people experiencing homelessness

A cross-sectional study in Warsaw, Poland

Bibliographic Data

ID15359188
AuthorsZuzanna Matuszewska (Medical University of Warsaw), Paulina Maria Szot (Medical University of Warsaw), Zuzanna Waszak (Medical University of Warsaw), Katarzyna Lewtak (0000-0002-2996-583X, Medical University of Warsaw, corresponding author)
Year2026
Volume26
Issue1
Pages605-605
Publication date2026-01-21
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueBMC Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1471-2458 • E-ISSN: 1471-2458
PublisherBioMed Central (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1186/s12889-026-26291-x
PMID41559628
OpenAlexW7125244038
LanguageEN
References cited24

About two-thirds of respondents were willing to vaccinate. Reluctance was most strongly associated with lower perceived vaccine effectiveness and personal benefit. Interventions should address these beliefs and prospectively evaluate whether changes to them translate into greater willingness and, ultimately, higher uptake

Biostatistics · Cross-sectional study · Psychological intervention · Public health · Public health interventions · Vaccination · Young adult · HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk · Homelessness and Social Issues · Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy · Epidemiology

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