Vaccine Hesitancy Linked to Structural Barriers Rather than Personal Choice

Vaccine hesitancy linked to structural barriers rather than personal choice

A Simon Fraser University study is pushing back against the "easy narrative" that not getting vaccinated is entirely a personal decision.

Vaccine gaps are rooted in structural forces, not just personal choices

A Simon Fraser University study is pushing back against the "easy narrative" that not getting vaccinated is entirely a personal decision. Rather, vaccine hesitancy in Canada comes down to significant cultural, administrative, institutional and governance barriers that reinforce mistrust and create inequitable access to vaccines, say SFU researchers.

Simon Fraser University - Vaccine gaps rooted in structural forces, not just personal choices: SFU study

A Simon Fraser University study is pushing back against the

Study Reveals Vaccine Disparities Stem from Structural Factors, Not Just

A groundbreaking study from Simon Fraser University challenges the prevalent simplification that vaccine hesitancy stems solely from individual choice. Instead, the research uncovers a complex interplay of cultural, administrative, institutional, and governance factors that create formidable barriers to vaccination access in Canada, fostering mistrust and perpetuating inequities. This comprehensive analysis is reshaping the discourse on […]