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COVID-19 vaccination intention in the UK: Results from the COVID-19 Vaccination Acceptability Study (CoVAccS), a nationally representative cross-sectional survey

Sherman, Susan M.; Smith, Louise E.; Sim, Julius; Amlôt, Richard; Cutts, Megan; Dasch, Hannah; Rubin, G James; Sevdalis, Nick

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Authors

Louise E. Smith

Julius Sim

Richard Amlôt

Megan Cutts

Hannah Dasch

G James Rubin

Nick Sevdalis



Abstract

Aim: To investigate factors associated with intention to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Methods: Online cross-sectional survey of 1,500 UK adults, recruited from an existing online research panel. Data were collected between 14th and 17th July 2020. We used linear regression analyses to investigate associations between intention to be vaccinated for COVID-19 when a vaccine becomes available to you and socio-demographic factors, previous influenza vaccination, general vaccine attitudes and beliefs, attitudes and beliefs about COVID-19, and attitudes and beliefs about a COVID-19 vaccination. Results: 64% of participants reported being likely to be vaccinated against COVID-19; 27% were unsure and 9% reported being unlikely to be vaccinated. Personal and clinical characteristics, previous influenza vaccination, general vaccination beliefs, and beliefs and attitudes about COVID-19 and a COVID-19 vaccination explained 77% of the variance in vaccination intention. Intention to be vaccinated was associated with more positive general COVID-19 vaccination beliefs and attitudes, weaker beliefs that the vaccination would cause side effects or be unsafe, greater perceived information sufficiency to make an informed decision about COVID-19 vaccination, greater perceived risk of COVID-19 to others but not oneself, older age, and having been vaccinated for influenza last winter (2019/20). Conclusions: Despite uncertainty around the details of a COVID-19 vaccination, most participants reported intending to be vaccinated for COVID-19. Actual uptake will likely be lower. Vaccination intention reflects general vaccine beliefs and attitudes. Campaigns and messaging about a COVID-19 vaccination should emphasize the risk of COVID-19 to others and necessity for everyone to be vaccinated.

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Oct 29, 2020
Online Publication Date Nov 26, 2020
Publication Date Nov 26, 2020
Publicly Available Date Mar 28, 2024
Journal Human Vaccines and Immunotherapeutics
Print ISSN 2164-5515
Publisher Taylor and Francis
Pages 1 - 10
DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/21645515.2020.1846397
Keywords Hesitancy, beliefs, attitudes, barriers, vaccine, COVID-19
Publisher URL https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/21645515.2020.1846397

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