Preferences for COVID-19 vaccine distribution strategies in the US: A discrete choice survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 vaccination campaign in the US has been immensely successful in vaccinating those who are receptive, further increases in vaccination rates however will require more innovative approaches to reach those who remain hesitant. Developing vaccination strategies that are modelled on what people want could further increase uptake.

Methods and findings

To inform COVID-19 vaccine distribution strategies that are aligned with public preferences we conducted a discrete choice experiment among the US public (N = 2,895) between March 15 to March 22, 2021. We applied sampling weights, evaluated mean preferences using mixed logit models, and identified latent class preference subgroups. On average, the public prioritized ease, preferring single to two dose vaccinat

SUBMITTER: Eshun-Wilson I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8378751 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature