Intention to vaccinate against COVID-19 in Australia

Rhodes, Anthea; Hoq, Monsurul; Measey, Mary Anne; Danchin, Margie

doi:10.1016/s1473-3099(20)30724-6

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“…Our study is one of a small but growing number of papers examining COVID-19 vaccine acceptance in Australia, in the lead up to a vaccine becoming available [ 10 , 11 ]. However, we are the only paper to date showing that the ‘maybe’ group differs significantly from those willing or unwilling to accept a COVID-19 vaccine.…”

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“…However, we are the only paper to date showing that the ‘maybe’ group differs significantly from those willing or unwilling to accept a COVID-19 vaccine. Our study had a lower number of ‘yes’ responses than other studies, however it is difficult to compare this number with existing studies, as they employed different methodologies (e.g., collapsing a 4-point agreement scale into two groups [ 10 ], or using ‘neutral/no opinion’ as a mid-point rather than ‘maybe’ [ 9 ]) and sampled different target populations (e.g., focus on parents, most of whom were younger than our sample [ 11 ]).…”

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“…In a comprehensive survey of 19 countries, 72% of participants indicated they were either likely or very likely to take a vaccine, ranging from 89% in China, to 55% in Russia [ 9 ]. Concerningly, however, studies conducted in Australia indicate a potential drop in support over time, with one study in April 2020 finding 86% of respondents willing to vaccinate [ 10 ], and a separate study in June finding 75% willing to vaccinate [ 11 ].…”

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“…Importantly, most recent COVID vaccine studies have not examined the undecided (i.e., instead collapsing response scale points into positive and negative categories or using ‘indifferent’ or ‘no opinion’ as the mid- point on a yes/no scale). Even those that have collected data on those who are undecided [ 11 ] did not treat this group as the subject of analysis. Those who are currently undecided are likely to be substantial in number and crucial to the success of an effective COVID-19 vaccination program both locally and internationally.…”

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Converting the maybes: Crucial for a successful COVID-19 vaccination strategy

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Background Broad community acceptance of a COVID-19 vaccination will be critical for effectively halting the spread of the virus. In this study, we focus on factors that differentiate those who are undecided from those who are either willing or unwilling to accept a prospective COVID-19 vaccine. Methods An online survey in May 2020 assessed Australian adults’ willingness to receive a COVID-19 vaccine (yes, maybe, no). A multinomial logistical regression of responses (N = 1,313) was used to identify correlates of vaccine willingness between the three groups. Results 65% were willing to vaccinate, with 27% being in the ‘maybe’ category. Respondents were more likely to be in the ‘maybe’ than the ‘yes’ group when they perceived COVID-19 to be less severe, had less trust in science, were less willing to vaccinate for influenza, and were female. They were more likely to be in the ‘maybe’ than ‘no’ group when they perceived COVID-19 as severe, and less likely to be a hoax, had more trust in science, and greater willingness to vaccinate for influenza. A repeat of the survey in November 2020 with a subset of participants found fewer of them saying yes to the vaccine (56%) and more saying maybe (31%). Conclusions The effectiveness of any COVID-19 vaccine rollout will be reliant on maximizing uptake. The significant number of people who remain undecided about whether or not to get a COVID-19 vaccine, despite the ongoing devastating consequences of the virus for individuals, communities, and economies, is concerning. Our findings aid current research seeking to inform policy regarding how to convince the undecided to vaccinate.

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“…A later survey from Shenzhen, China by Zhang et al, that surveyed parents/guardians who were faculty workers, on their acceptability of children COVID-19 vaccination reported a lower rate of 72.5% compared to the previous studies [52]. Similarly, an online survey on Australian parents showed an acceptance rate of 77.3% [49]. The lowest COVID-19 vaccine acceptance rate among the general public in the region was reported by Lazarus et al, in Singapore (67.9%) [27].…”

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COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Worldwide: A Systematic Review of Vaccine Acceptance Rates

Sallam

2020

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Utility of vaccine campaigns to control coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is not merely dependent on vaccine efficacy and safety. Vaccine acceptance among the general public and the healthcare workers, appears to have a decisive role for successful control of the pandemic. The aim of this review was to provide an up-to-date assessment of COVID-19 vaccination acceptance rates worldwide. A systematic search of the peer-reviewed English survey literature indexed in PubMed was done on December 25, 2020. Results from 30 studies, met the inclusion criteria and formed the basis for final COVID-19 vaccine acceptance estimates. Results of an additional recent survey from Jordan and Kuwait was considered in this review as well. Survey studies on COVID-19 vaccine acceptance rates were found from 33 different countries. Among adults representing the general public, the highest COVID-19 vaccine acceptance rates were found in Ecuador (97.0%), Malaysia (94.3%), Indonesia (93.3%) and China (91.3%). On the other hand, the lowest COVID-19 vaccine acceptance rates were found in Kuwait (23.6%), Jordan (28.4%), Italy (53.7), Russia (54.9%), Poland (56.3%), US (56.9%), and France (58.9%). Only eight surveys among healthcare workers (doctors, nurses) were found, with vaccine acceptance rates ranging from 27.7% in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to 78.1% in Israel. In a majority of survey studies among the general public (62%), the acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination showed a level of ≥ 70%. Low rates of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance were reported in the Middle East, Russia, Africa and several European countries. This could represent a major problem in the global efforts that aim to control the current COVID-19 pandemic. More studies are recommended to address the scope of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. Such studies are particularly needed in the Middle East Africa, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Middle and Latin America.

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Prevalence and correlates of COVID‐19 vaccine hesitancy in the general public in Iraqi Kurdistan: A cross‐sectional study

Abdulah

2021

Journal of Medical Virology

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Low vaccine acceptance is a major barrier to vaccination coverage in every health system. This study aimed to explore the prevalence and associated factors of the COVID‐19 vaccine hesitancy in a sample of the general population in Iraqi Kurdistan. The general population with both genders with different educational levels and sociodemographic characteristics from the Duhok governorate was eligible to participate in this cross‐sectional study in 2021. Therefore, an online Google form was sent to main pages and social groups through two main social media platforms. To obtain a representative sample of individuals with different educational levels, the author visited the main shopping center in Duhok city to collect the information from illiterate and low‐level education individuals. The study found that 83.5% ( n = 773) of the participants have not received and 51.4% ( n = 476) did not intend to receive the COVID‐19 vaccine. A small percentage has not decided to receive a COVID‐19 vaccine yet ( n = 17, 1.8%). The intention to receive a COVID‐19 vaccine was increased with increasing level of education; 25.9%, 26.7%, 39.8%, and 53.6% in illiterate, under high school, high school, and college and higher, respectively ( p < 0.0001). Healthcare workers were more likely to intend to receive a COVID‐19, 57.5% vs 40.1%, p < 0.0001. Individuals who had concerns about the side effects of a COVID‐19 vaccine were more likely to not receive and not intend to receive the COVID‐19 vaccine. Prevalence of COVID‐19 vaccine hesitancy was high in this region and was correlated with lower education and concerns about side effects.

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Intention to vaccinate against COVID-19 in Australia

Cited by 253 publications

References 2 publications

Converting the maybes: Crucial for a successful COVID-19 vaccination strategy

Converting the maybes: Crucial for a successful COVID-19 vaccination strategy

COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Worldwide: A Systematic Review of Vaccine Acceptance Rates

Prevalence and correlates of COVID‐19 vaccine hesitancy in the general public in Iraqi Kurdistan: A cross‐sectional study

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