Trust in Information Sources and COVID‐19 Vaccine Uptake

Trust in healthcare professionals significantly influences COVID-19 vaccine uptake, whereas trust in non-healthcare sources plays a more limited role. Religious leaders' and family/friends' influence was minimal. Building and maintaining trust in healthcare providers is crucial for promoting vaccine acceptance, particularly amid widespread misinformation and political polarization. Public health efforts should prioritize improving healthcare provider-patient communication, utilizing trusted healthcare figures as role models, and implementing culturally tailored interventions to address hesitancy among marginalized groups.