A self-administered virtual reality intervention increases COVID-19 vaccination intention.

ABSTRACT: Effective interventions for increasing people's intention to get vaccinated are crucial for global health, especially considering COVID-19. We devised a novel intervention using virtual reality (VR) consisting of a consultation with a general practitioner for communicating the benefits of COVID-19 vaccination and, in turn, increasing the intention to get vaccinated against COVID-19. We conducted a preregistered online experiment with a 2×2 between-participant design. People with eligible VR headsets were invited to install our experimental application and complete the ten minute virtual consultation study at their own discretion. Participants were randomly assigned across two age conditions (young or old self-body) and two communication conditions (with provision of personal benefit of vac

SUBMITTER: Mottelson A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8498751 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature