Behavioral and Social Drivers of COVID-19 Vaccination in the United States, August-November 2021.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, and widely available, but many adults in the U.S. have not been vaccinated for COVID-19. This study examined the associations between behavioral and social drivers of vaccination with COVID-19 vaccine uptake in the U.S. adults and their prevalence by region.

Methods

A nationally representative sample of U.S. adults participated in a cross-sectional telephone survey in August-November 2021; the analysis was conducted in January 2022. Survey questions assessed self-reported COVID-19 vaccine initiation, demographics, and behavioral and social drivers of vaccination.

Results

Among the 255,763 respondents, 76% received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccine uptake was higher among respondents aged ≥75 years (94%),

SUBMITTER: Bonner KE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9874048 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature