Dr Susan Sherman s.m.sherman@keele.ac.uk
COVID-19 vaccination acceptability in the UK at the start of the vaccination programme: a nationally representative cross-sectional survey (CoVAccS – wave 2).
Sherman, S; Sim, J; Cutts, M; Rubin, GJ; Sevdalis, N; Smith, LE; Dasch, H; Amlôt, R
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Julius Sim j.sim@keele.ac.uk
M Cutts
GJ Rubin
N Sevdalis
LE Smith
H Dasch
R Amlôt
Abstract
Objectives: To investigate factors associated with intention to have the COVID-19 vaccination following initiation of the UK national vaccination programme. Study Design: 1,500 adults completed an online cross-sectional survey (13th–15th January 2021). Methods: Linear regression analyses were used to investigate associations between intention to be vaccinated for COVID-19 and sociodemographic factors, previous influenza vaccination, attitudes and beliefs about COVID-19, and attitudes and beliefs about COVID-19 vaccination and vaccination in general. Participants’ main reasons for likely vaccination (non-)uptake were also solicited. Results: 73.5% of participants (95% CI 71.2%, 75.7%) reported being likely to be vaccinated against COVID-19, 17.3% (95% CI 15.4%, 19.3%) were unsure, and 9.3% (95% CI 7.9%, 10.8%) reported being unlikely to be vaccinated. The full regression model explained 69.8% of the variance in intention. Intention was associated with: having been/intending to be vaccinated for influenza last winter/this winter; stronger beliefs about social acceptability of a COVID-19 vaccine; the perceived need for vaccination; adequacy of information about the vaccine; and weaker beliefs that the vaccine is unsafe. Beliefs that only those at serious risk of illness should be vaccinated and that the vaccines are just a means for manufacturers to make money were negatively associated with vaccination intention. Conclusions: Most participants reported being likely to get the COVID-19 vaccination. COVID-19 vaccination attitudes and beliefs are a crucial factor underpinning vaccine intention. Continued engagement with the public with a focus on the importance and safety of vaccination is recommended.
Acceptance Date | Oct 9, 2021 |
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Publication Date | Oct 18, 2021 |
Publicly Available Date | Mar 29, 2024 |
Journal | Public Health |
Print ISSN | 0033-3506 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | 1-9 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2021.10.008 |
Keywords | Hesitancy; Side effects; Beliefs; Attitudes; Barriers; Covid-19 vaccines |
Publisher URL | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0033350621004145 |
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