Identifying influential factors using machine learning techniques on the intention to receive a COVID-19 booster dose and vaccine fatigue among partially vaccinated individuals
Abstract This study assesses COVID-19 booster intentions and hesitancy in Texas, a state known for its diversity and libertarian values. A survey was conducted with 274 participants residing in Texas between June and July 2022. The analysis examined sociodemographic and health-related factors, trust...
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| author | Athina Bikaki Justin M. Luningham Erika L. Thompson Brittany Krenek Jamboor K. Vishwanatha Ioannis A. Kakadiaris |
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| description | Abstract This study assesses COVID-19 booster intentions and hesitancy in Texas, a state known for its diversity and libertarian values. A survey was conducted with 274 participants residing in Texas between June and July 2022. The analysis examined sociodemographic and health-related factors, trusted information sources, and preventive behaviors. The survey focused on vaccinated participants and their intention to receive the booster dose, which was categorized into three outcomes: yes, no, and not sure. Machine learning techniques were employed to analyze the survey responses of vaccinated participants to identify the most critical factors. Among the participants, 113 expressed their intention to get the booster (41.2%), 107 did not plan to receive the booster (39.1%), and 54 remained undecided (19.7%). Our findings indicate that the perception of vaccine safety significantly influenced the decision to receive the booster dose. Those who reported trust in social media contacts as reliable information sources were more likely to intend to boost. Additionally, among those hospitalized when diagnosed with COVID-19, the largest proportion were unwilling to receive the booster (47.0%) compared to those who intended to receive the booster (33.3%). In contrast, most of those who believed they would be hospitalized if infected with COVID-19 intended to get the booster. Other factors did not demonstrate a significant association. Our findings are highly transferable and can offer valuable insights, particularly for countries where COVID-19 remains prevalent and are pivotal both presently and in the future for developing strategies to improve booster uptake and shape public health initiatives in epidemic and pandemic outbreaks. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-3733228c3a7a46a9a223f053e5ba689f2025-08-20T04:01:43ZengSpringerDiscover Public Health3005-07742024-11-0121111710.1186/s12982-024-00276-wIdentifying influential factors using machine learning techniques on the intention to receive a COVID-19 booster dose and vaccine fatigue among partially vaccinated individualsAthina Bikaki0Justin M. Luningham1Erika L. Thompson2Brittany Krenek3Jamboor K. Vishwanatha4Ioannis A. Kakadiaris5Department of Computer Science, University of HoustonDepartment of Population & Community Health, University of North Texas Health Science CenterDepartment of Quantitative and Qualitative Health Sciences, University of TexasDepartment of Population & Community Health, University of North Texas Health Science CenterInstitute for Health Disparities, University of North Texas Health Science CenterDepartment of Computer Science, University of HoustonAbstract This study assesses COVID-19 booster intentions and hesitancy in Texas, a state known for its diversity and libertarian values. A survey was conducted with 274 participants residing in Texas between June and July 2022. The analysis examined sociodemographic and health-related factors, trusted information sources, and preventive behaviors. The survey focused on vaccinated participants and their intention to receive the booster dose, which was categorized into three outcomes: yes, no, and not sure. Machine learning techniques were employed to analyze the survey responses of vaccinated participants to identify the most critical factors. Among the participants, 113 expressed their intention to get the booster (41.2%), 107 did not plan to receive the booster (39.1%), and 54 remained undecided (19.7%). Our findings indicate that the perception of vaccine safety significantly influenced the decision to receive the booster dose. Those who reported trust in social media contacts as reliable information sources were more likely to intend to boost. Additionally, among those hospitalized when diagnosed with COVID-19, the largest proportion were unwilling to receive the booster (47.0%) compared to those who intended to receive the booster (33.3%). In contrast, most of those who believed they would be hospitalized if infected with COVID-19 intended to get the booster. Other factors did not demonstrate a significant association. Our findings are highly transferable and can offer valuable insights, particularly for countries where COVID-19 remains prevalent and are pivotal both presently and in the future for developing strategies to improve booster uptake and shape public health initiatives in epidemic and pandemic outbreaks.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12982-024-00276-wCOVID-19VaccinationVaccine boosterVaccine hesitancyPandemic fatigueFeature selection |
| spellingShingle | Athina Bikaki Justin M. Luningham Erika L. Thompson Brittany Krenek Jamboor K. Vishwanatha Ioannis A. Kakadiaris Identifying influential factors using machine learning techniques on the intention to receive a COVID-19 booster dose and vaccine fatigue among partially vaccinated individuals Discover Public Health COVID-19 Vaccination Vaccine booster Vaccine hesitancy Pandemic fatigue Feature selection |
| title | Identifying influential factors using machine learning techniques on the intention to receive a COVID-19 booster dose and vaccine fatigue among partially vaccinated individuals |
| title_full | Identifying influential factors using machine learning techniques on the intention to receive a COVID-19 booster dose and vaccine fatigue among partially vaccinated individuals |
| title_fullStr | Identifying influential factors using machine learning techniques on the intention to receive a COVID-19 booster dose and vaccine fatigue among partially vaccinated individuals |
| title_full_unstemmed | Identifying influential factors using machine learning techniques on the intention to receive a COVID-19 booster dose and vaccine fatigue among partially vaccinated individuals |
| title_short | Identifying influential factors using machine learning techniques on the intention to receive a COVID-19 booster dose and vaccine fatigue among partially vaccinated individuals |
| title_sort | identifying influential factors using machine learning techniques on the intention to receive a covid 19 booster dose and vaccine fatigue among partially vaccinated individuals |
| topic | COVID-19 Vaccination Vaccine booster Vaccine hesitancy Pandemic fatigue Feature selection |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12982-024-00276-w |
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