Factors influencing intent to receive COVID-19 vaccination among Black and White adults in the southeastern United States, October - December 2020
| Autor: | Loren Lipworth, Mark Steinwandel, Kathryn M. Edwards, Chang Yu, Maureen Sanderson, Martha J. Shrubsole, Xijing Han, Landon Fike, David Walkley, Deepak K. Gupta, Jennifer Cunningham-Erves, David G. Schlundt, Phyllis M Tousey, Michael T. Mumma, Xiao-Ou Shu, Carol S Mayer |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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Pharmacology
Adult White (horse) Younger age COVID-19 Vaccines Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) SARS-CoV-2 Immunology Vaccination COVID-19 Black race Health equity Southeastern United States Cohort Studies Cross-Sectional Studies Tailored interventions Immunology and Allergy Humans Female Psychology Cohort study Demography Research Paper |
| Zdroj: | Hum Vaccin Immunother |
| ISSN: | 2164-554X |
| Popis: | Vaccination intent is foundational for effective COVID-19 vaccine campaigns. To understand factors and attitudes influencing COVID-19 vaccination intent in Black and White adults in the US south, we conducted a mixed-methods cross-sectional survey of 4512 adults enrolled in the Southern Community Cohort Study (SCCS), an ongoing study of racial and economic health disparities. Vaccination intent was measured as "If a vaccine to prevent COVID-19 became available to you, how likely are you to choose to get the COVID-19 vaccination?" with options of "very unlikely," "somewhat unlikely," "neither unlikely nor likely," "somewhat likely," and "very likely." Reasons for intent, socio-demographic factors, preventive behaviors, and other factors were collected. 46% of participants had uncertain or low intent. Lower intent was associated with female gender, younger age, Black race, more spiritual/religious, lower perceived COVID-19 susceptibility, living in a greater deprivation area, lower reading ability, and lack of confidence in childhood vaccine safety or COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness or safety (p < .05 for all). Most factors were present in all racial/gender groups. Contextual influences, vaccine/vaccination specific issues, and personal/group influences were identified as reasons for low intent. Reasons for higher intent included preventing serious illness, life returning to normal, and recommendation of trusted messengers. Hesitancy was complex, suggesting tailored interventions may be required to address low intent. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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