Occupational disparities in COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Japan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

We examined occupational disparities in COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Japan.

Methods

Cross-sectional online surveys were conducted among of residents living in Iwate Prefecture from July 2 to 4 and from October 1 to 3 in 2021 (total n=17,914). Intention to get vaccinated for COVID-19 was assessed by self-report questions. We calculated odds ratios for vaccine hesitancy among occupational groups using logistic regression models controlling for covariates and stratified by age and sex groups.

Results

The overall prevalence of vaccine hesitancy was 5.5% in our sample of working-age adults. Women <40 years were also 1.6 times more likely to be vaccine hesitant, citing concerns about adverse effects on pregnancy or breastfeeding. Among people aged 40-59 years, w

SUBMITTER: Takahashi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9465492 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature