A National Survey Assessing SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Intentions: Implications for Future Public Health Communication Efforts

With SARS-CoV-2 vaccines under development, research is needed to assess intention to vaccinate. We conducted a survey (N = 3,159) with U.S. adults in May 2020 assessing SARS-CoV-2 vaccine intentions, intentions with a provider recommendation, and sociodemographic and psychosocial variables. Partici...

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Published in:Science communication 2020-10, Vol.42 (5), p.698-723
Main Authors: Head, Katharine J., Kasting, Monica L., Sturm, Lynne A., Hartsock, Jane A., Zimet, Gregory D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Coronaviruses
COVID-19
Public health
Research Note
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
Vaccines
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Summary:With SARS-CoV-2 vaccines under development, research is needed to assess intention to vaccinate. We conducted a survey (N = 3,159) with U.S. adults in May 2020 assessing SARS-CoV-2 vaccine intentions, intentions with a provider recommendation, and sociodemographic and psychosocial variables. Participants had high SARS-CoV-2 vaccine intentions (M = 5.23/7-point scale), which increased significantly with a provider recommendation (M = 5.47). Hierarchical linear regression showed that less education and working in health care were associated with lower intent, and liberal political views, altruism, and COVID-19-related health beliefs were associated with higher intent. This work can inform interventions to increase vaccine uptake, ultimately reducing COVID-19-related morbidity and mortality.
ISSN:1075-5470
1552-8545
DOI:10.1177/1075547020960463