Study Reveals Disparities in COVID-19 Literacy and Vaccine Hesitancy Among Oral Health Professionals in Japan

Posted: January 4, 2025
A study in Japan compared COVID-19 literacy and vaccine hesitancy among oral health professionals with other healthcare workers. Results showed lower COVID-19 literacy levels among dental hygienists and fewer vaccine doses among dentists. Vaccine hesitancy was linked to younger age and concerns about vaccine side effects. Interventions are needed to address low literacy and hesitancy among oral health professionals, especially younger ones, for current and future pandemics.

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