Perceptions and predictors of intention to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The control of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may be dependent on widespread receipt of an effective vaccine. It is important to understand patient health-related behaviors and perceptions to guide public health vaccination strategies.

Objectives

To examine perceptions of COVID-19 and vaccination beliefs, and identify predictors of intention to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in the US.

Methods

A cross-sectional, web-based survey guided by the Health Belief Model was conducted using a web-based Qualtrics survey panel of US adults. The main outcome was the intention to receive the COVID-19 vaccine if offered. Additional measures included: demographics, perceptions of COVID-19 severity, risk and susceptibility, views of a potential COVID-19 vac

SUBMITTER: Coe AB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8087864 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature