Religious belongings and Covid-19 vaccination

Abstract

Abstract Introduction Vaccine hesitancy poses a complex global challenge. Our study investigates correlations between COVID-19 vaccination rates, religious demographics, and educational performance. Materials and methods Using cross-sectional analysis, data from reputable sources were analyzed for correlations using Pearson’s correlation and linear regression. Results We found statistically significant positive correlations between COVID-19 vaccination rates and PISA scores, Catholic populations, non-religious, and atheist populations. Conversely, negative correlations were observed with Muslim and Eastern Orthodox populations. Our findings suggest potential influences of religious beliefs and educational attainment on vaccination rates. Conclusion The data reveals a positive correlation between COVID-19 vaccination rates and the percentages of Catholic, Non-Religious, and Atheist populations, while indicating a negative correlation between COVID-19 vaccination rates and the percentages of Muslim and Eastern Orthodox populations. These findings underscore the potential significance of engaging religious leaders in promoting vaccinations as a strategy to address vaccine hesitancy.

Keywords

• Covid-19 vaccination
• Catholic
• Eastern Orthodox
• Muslim
• Atheist
• Non-religious