The Evidence From Internet Access and Covid-19 Vaccination Decisions in Peru
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4389045 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Hector Botello (0000-0002-7795-2590, School of Economics Washington State University Pullman Washington USA, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 76 |
| Issue | 260 |
| Pages | 409-422 |
| Publication date | 2025-09-21 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Social Science Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0020-8701 • E-ISSN: 1468-2451 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/issj.70017 |
| OpenAlex | W4414398384 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 34 |
This study investigates the role of internet access in influencing COVID-19 vaccination decisions in Peru. Using nationally representative data from the Encuesta Nacional de Hogares (ENAHO) and applying a propensity score matching (PSM) methodology, the study provides robust evidence that individuals with internet access are significantly more likely to receive COVID-19 vaccinations than those without. Results reveal that digital literacy and the purposeful use of online resources mediate the relationship between internet access and vaccine uptake, highlighting the importance of educational engagement in leveraging digital connectivity for positive health outcomes. The analysis also underscores the dual nature of the internet, which can serve as both a source of accurate health information and a platform for misinformation. Policy implications include the urgent need to expand digital infrastructure, enhance digital literacy programmes and tailor public health campaigns to counter misinformation effectively. The findings contribute to broader discussions on digital inclusion and its impact on public health resilience, offering critical insights for addressing health inequalities in resource-constrained settings. This research emphasizes the interplay between technological access, information engagement and equitable health outcomes, providing actionable recommendations for policymakers and public health practitioners
Digital divide · Digital Literacy · Inclusion (mineral) · Internet access · Literacy · Misinformation · Public health · The Internet · COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts · Misinformation and Its Impacts · Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy · Health Policy
Covid-19 and vaccine hesitancy
Internet Health Information Seeking and the Patient-Physician Relationship
Covid-19 vaccine acceptance and hesitancy in low- and middle-income countries
The central role of the propensity score in observational studies for causal effects
Do social media interventions increase vaccine uptake
Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in the United States
Impacts of the Internet on Health Inequality and Healthcare Access
Digital health literacy for Covid-19 vaccination and intention to be immunized
Online health information seeking and Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy
Instrumental Variables
Gender and the Digital Divide in Latin America
| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |