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Table 1 Operational Definitions of the Socio-Ecological Model

From: Reaching late adopters: factors influencing COVID-19 vaccination of Marshallese and Hispanic adults

Construct

Operational Definition

Intrapersonal

Individual knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions about the COVID-19 vaccination

Interpersonal

Related to relationships involved in attitudes and behaviors towards the COVID-19 vaccine

Institutional

Related to the impact of the healthcare organization and staff on vaccination attitudes and behaviors

Community

Related to the location of the events and the influence of the community members and community organization on attitudes and behaviors towards the COVID-19 vaccine

Policy

Related to local, state, and national policies and laws about the COVID-19 vaccine