An Analysis of the Willingness to the COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots among Urban Employees: Evidence from a Megacity H in Eastern China

Abstract

Many studies have shown that urban workers may have a higher acceptance rate of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine uptake compared to their rural counterparts. As Omicron spreads globally, the COVID-19 booster vaccination has been acknowledged as the primary strategy against this variant. In this study, we identify factors related to the willingness of workers in megacities to take the vaccine booster shots and their main reasons accounting for their booster willingness. This research survey was conducted in megacity H in eastern China, and a total of 1227 employees from different industries were interviewed. The study at hand examines the relationship between various characteristics (including both economic and non-economic factors) of urban employees and their intention/desire to accept the COVID-19 booster shoots. The survey results show that some characteristics, namely work organization, vaccine knowledge, and social network, affect their intention to take COVID-19 vaccine booster shots. Urban employees with a strong work organization, a high degree of vaccine knowledge, and a dense social capital are more likely to receive booster injections than other employees. Therefore, work organization, vaccine knowledge, and social networks provide fundamental entry points for designing enhanced injection strategies to increase the acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines among employees in megacities.

Willingness and Perceptions Regarding COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Dose in Pakistani Vaccinated Population: A Cross-Sectional Survey

“…Our findings differ from studies by Qin et al and Folcarelli et al The 21–30 age group ( 31 ) and the older participants ( 36 ) demonstrated the lowest hesitancy, respectively. Consistent with evidence from existing literature ( 29 ), females were reluctant to receive the booster dose. Social media reports demonstrate disturbances in the menstrual cycle.…”

“…Other 36) demonstrated the lowest hesitancy, respectively. Consistent with evidence from existing literature (29), females were reluctant to receive the booster dose. Social media reports demonstrate disturbances in the menstrual cycle.…”

“…Despite the positive attitudes, a 22% COVID-19 booster dose hesitancy should be alarming for the frail healthcare sector of Pakistan. Although these results are comparable with surveys conducted in China and Poland, with COVID-19 booster hesitancy varying between 5 and 30% ( 29 – 32 ), it is imperative to note that some of the studies were conducted prior to the official approval of COVID-19 boosters. An online survey from Algeria reflects similar hesitancy percentages (23%) in the general population; however, 25% rejected the COVID-19 booster ( 33 ).…”

Predictors of Willingness of the General Public to Receive a Second COVID-19 Booster Dose or a New COVID-19 Vaccine: A Cross-Sectional Study in Greece

“…We found a positive association between confidence in COVID-19 vaccination and second booster acceptance. Previous studies confirm this finding since confidence in the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines and trust in pharmaceutical companies improved first COVID-19 booster acceptance rate and increased the number of vaccinated people [ 15 , 16 , 20 , 21 , 36 , 37 ]. Moreover, vaccine efficacy and effectiveness is associated with COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and uptake [ 38 , 39 , 40 , 41 ].…”

Transition to Endemic: Acceptance of Additional COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Among Canadian Adults in A National Cross-Sectional Survey

“…These findings are consistent with third dose vaccination intentions in the United Kingdom (10), though other research suggests socioeconomic status has little impact. (11,30) Encouragingly, other populations thought to be at risk for undervaccination (e.g. newcomers, first language not English or French, Indigenous identity) in Canada (31), reported third dose vaccination intentions that were not significantly different from the general population or more positive.…”