Determinants of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance in the US.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to adversely affect the U.S., which leads globally in total cases and deaths. As COVID-19 vaccines are under development, public health officials and policymakers need to create strategic vaccine-acceptance messaging to effectively control the pandemic and prevent thousands of additional deaths.

Methods

Using an online platform, we surveyed the U.S. adult population in May 2020 to understand risk perceptions about the COVID-19 pandemic, acceptance of a COVID-19 vaccine, and trust in sources of information. These factors were compared across basic demographics.

Findings

Of the 672 participants surveyed, 450 (67%) said they would accept a COVID-19 vaccine if it is recommended for them. Males (72%) compared to females, older adu

SUBMITTER: Malik AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7423333 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature