Political legitimacy and vaccine hesitancy: Disability support workers in Australia
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Abstract People with disability are an at-risk group in the COVID-19 pandemic for a range of clinical and socioeconomic reasons. In recognition this, Australians those who work them were prioritized access to vaccination, but vaccination targets not met. this paper, we analyze qualitative data generated from survey 368 support workers identify drivers hesitancy why implementation policy may have experienced challenges. We themes within these ultimately argue that major driver vaccine is mistrust government erosion employment terms conditions. Drawing on capacity literature, “Achilles’ heel” Australian case critical political legitimacy. This finding has important implications where needs increase/build capacity, strengthening its efforts better relating organizations can be helpful developing public health messaging workers.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Policy and Society
سال: 2023
ISSN: ['1449-4035', '1839-3373']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/polsoc/puac030