Intent to Be Vaccinated against COVID-19 in Victoria, Australia.

ABSTRACT: High vaccine uptake requires strong public support, acceptance, and willingness. A longitudinal cohort study gathered survey data every four weeks between 1 October 2020 and 9 November 2021 in Victoria, Australia. Data were analysed for 686 participants aged 18 years and older. Vaccine intention in our cohort increased from 60% in October 2020 to 99% in November 2021. Vaccine intention increased in all demographics, but longitudinal trends in vaccine intention differed by age, employment as a healthcare worker, presence of children in the household, and highest qualification attained. Acceptance of vaccine mandates increased from 50% in October 2020 to 71% in November 2021. Acceptance of vaccine mandates increased in all age groups except 18-25 years; acceptance also varied by gender and h

SUBMITTER: Heath K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8878999 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature