Global Views
How many studies did the article look at?
14!
Why should health information be clear and respectful?
So people can understand and make good choices.
Who should health officials collaborate with to increase vaccine trust in religious communities?
Religious leaders
Some people trust God to keep them safe instead of what?
Instead of getting vaccinated.
Does being a man or woman change vaccine hesitancy much?
Not much.
Name one vaccine besides COVID-19 mentioned in the studies.
Polio, MMR
What worries do some people have about vaccines and religion?
That vaccine ingredients might break religious rules.
How do religious leaders help with vaccines?
They build trust and encourage people to get vaccinated.
What parts of vaccines do some people worry about?
Ingredients like gelatin or fetal cells.
Which gender sometimes has more vaccine worries?
Women.
Which country had problems with polio vaccines because of false rumors?
Nigeria
Who should help share vaccine information in religious communities?
Religious leaders.
What do religious leaders do about wrong ideas on vaccines?
They tell people the truth and stop rumors.
People who believe God controls illness are less likely to do what?
Get vaccinated
How does more education affect vaccine hesitancy?
People with more education usually hesitate less.
Who are the Muslim leaders that helped support vaccines in Nigeria?
Imams
How much lower was the intention to vaccinate during COVID-19, with the belief in God's intervention?
62% lower
Why is working with religious leaders important for health?
Because they influence their communities.
Which groups worry about vaccines using aborted fetal cells?
Amish, Catholics, and Jews
How does money affect vaccine decisions?
People with less money might hesitate more.
What is the MMR Vaccine?
Protects against three highly contagious viral diseases: measles, mumps, and rubella
Name two things besides religion that affect whether people get vaccinated.
Education and money (or income).
What is a religious ruling called that says vaccines are okay?
Fatwa
Some people think death is a part of fate and see vaccines as what?
Not useful or pointless.
Name two groups that might not trust vaccines because of past unfair treatment.
BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities.