Correlates of intended COVID-19 vaccine acceptance across time and countries: results from a series of cross-sectional surveys.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Describe demographical, social and psychological correlates of willingness to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

Setting

Series of online surveys undertaken between March and October 2020.

Participants

A total of 25 separate national samples (matched to country population by age and sex) in 12 different countries were recruited through online panel providers (n=25 334).

Primary outcome measures

Reported willingness to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.

Results

Reported willingness to receive a vaccine varied widely across samples, ranging from 63% to 88%. Multivariate logistic regression analyses reveal sex (female OR=0.59, 95% CI 0.55 to 0.64), trust in medical and scientific experts (OR=1.28, 95% CI 1.22 to 1.34) and worry about the COVID-19 virus (OR=

SUBMITTER: Kerr JR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8331327 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature