From COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy to Vaccine Acceptance: Results of a Longitudinal Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

COVID-19 vaccines are widely available, but uptake is suboptimal. To develop strategies to increase vaccination rates, we sought to (1) characterize adults initially hesitant to be vaccinated for COVID-19 who later received the vaccine and (2) identify factors associated with their vaccination decision.

Methods

In January 2021, we conducted an online survey of US adults via Prolific that assessed vaccination intent, COVID-19-related knowledge and attitudes, and demographic characteristics. In May 2021, we recontacted respondents to assess vaccination status and factors influencing their vaccination decision. We used χ² statistics and t tests to examine associations between respondents' vaccination status and their characteristics, knowledge, and

SUBMITTER: Fisher KA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10235915 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature