Factors Associated with Vaccination Intention against the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Global Population-Based Study
Year: 2022
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Several vaccines have been developed for COVID-19 since the pandemic began. This study aimed to evaluate the factors associated with COVID-19 vaccination intention. A global survey was conducted across 26 countries from October, 2020 to December, 2021 using an online self-administered questionnaire. Demographic information, socio-economic status, and clinical information were collected. A logistic regression examined the associations between vaccine intention and factors such as perceptions and the presence of chronic physical and mental conditions. The sample included 2459 participants, with 384 participants (15.7%) expressing lower COVID-19 vaccination intent. Individuals who identified as female; belonged to an older age group; had a higher level of education; were students; had full health insurance coverage; or had a previous history of influenza vaccination were more willing to receive vaccination. Conversely, those who were working part-time, were self-employed, or were receiving social welfare were less likely to report an intention to get vaccinated. Participants with mental or physical health conditions were more unwilling to receive vaccination, especially those with sickle cell disease, cancer history within the past five years, or mental illness. Stronger vaccination intent was associated with recommendations from the government or family doctors. The presence of chronic conditions was associated with lower vaccine intention. Individuals with health conditions are especially vulnerable to health complications and may experience an increased severity of COVID-19 symptoms. Future research should evaluate the effectiveness of interventions targeting the vaccine perceptions and behaviours of at-risk groups. As such, public awareness campaigns conducted by the government and proactive endorsement from health physicians may help improve COVID-19 vaccination intention.
Source: Vaccines
Authors: Junjie Huang, Sze Chai Chan, Samantha Ko, Harry H. X. Wang, Jacky Yuan, Wanghong Xu, Zhi-Jie Zheng, Hao Xue, Lin Zhang, Johnny Y. Jiang, Jason L. W. Huang, Ping Chen, Erlinda Palaganas, Pramon Viwattanakulvanid, Ratana Somrongthong, Andrés Caicedo, María de Jesús Medina-Arellano, Jill K. Murphy, Maria B. Arteaga Paredes, Mellissa Withers, Martin C. S. Wong
Institutions: Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Ruijin Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Fudan University, Peking University, Shaanxi Normal University, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, University of the Philippines Baguio, Chulalongkorn University, Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, University of British Columbia, i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, University of Southern California
Language: English
Subfield: Health
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,303
OpenAlex ID: W4296753556