Vaccine hesitancy for COVID19: what is the role of statistical literacy?

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Vaccination is an important measure used to control the spread of COVID19. The estimation of risk versus benefit of vaccination is based on the understanding of information about the vaccine. Statistics are frequently part of communications about COVID19. Individuals that do not have an adequate foundation of statistical knowledge may not be able to properly assess associated risks and benefits. This study aims to assess the association between statistical literacy and hesitation to receive the COVID19 vaccine.

Methods

A nationally representative sample of 2,138 adults, recruited through CINT United States, Inc., (Lawrenceville, NJ; http://www.cint.com), completed an internet survey in the summer of 2021. This survey collected demographic measures and informatio

SUBMITTER: Kahlenberg H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10513463 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature