Correlates of COVID-19 conspiracy theory beliefs in Japan: A nationally-representative cross-sectional survey
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Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic was associated with an increase in conspiracy theories worldwide. However, the prevalence of COVID-19 conspiracy beliefs among Japanese has remained unclear. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence and correlates of COVID-19 conspiracy beliefs in Japan using a nationwide survey of 28,175 residents aged 16–81 years old. Methods A nationally representative, cross-sectional self-administered survey was conducted from September to October 2021. To assess the number of COVID-19 conspiracy beliefs, we used three questions from the Oxford Coronavirus Explanations, Attitudes, and Narratives Survey. Independent variables included general vaccine conspiracy beliefs, sociodemographic variables, information sources for COVID-19, trust in authorities, and fear of COVID-19. Results After applying sampling weights and imputation, the estimated prevalence of holding at least one COVID-19 conspiracy belief was 24.4%. From a linear regression model, several factors were independently associated with conspiracy beliefs. Notably, people with the lowest level of education (lower secondary school) endorsed fewer COVID-19 conspiracy beliefs (B -0.089, vs. upper secondary school). Furthermore, higher socioeconomic backgrounds–such as higher income, higher wealth, and regular employment–were associated with endorsing conspiracy beliefs. Additionally, only 37.3% of respondents trusted the government of Japan, but paradoxically, trust in the government was positively associated with conspiracy beliefs (B 0.175, vs. distrust). Conclusions Conspiracy beliefs about COVID-19 were prevalent in about a quarter of the Japanese population. Certain groups are more likely to endorse conspiracy beliefs, and targeting interventions towards these groups might be efficient in stemming the spread of conspiracy beliefs.
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- Correlates of COVID-19 conspiracy theory beliefs in Japan: A nationally-representative cross-sectional survey
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- 07/09/2024
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Asahikawa Medical University Department of Social Medicine pays non établi dans la noticeUniversité ou école supérieure
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Tohoku University Department of International and Community Oral Health pays non établi dans la noticeUniversité ou école supérieure
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Harvard University pays non établi dans la noticeUniversité ou école supérieure
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Osaka International Cancer Institute Cancer Control Center pays non établi dans la noticeStructure de recherche
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Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences pays non établi dans la noticeUniversité ou école supérieure
Department of Social Medicine — Asahikawa Medical University, Department of International and Community Oral Health — Tohoku University et Harvard University, avec 3 autres affiliations.
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