Vaccine hesitancy and hesitant adoption among nursing students in Texas

Berry, Devon M.; Adams, Lavonne M.; Vytla, Sai Prathyusha

doi:10.1016/j.pmedr.2024.102612

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“…Observed discrepancies in vaccine uptake among minority or underserved population groups further widen existing disparities in COVID-19 infection rates and outcomes [15]. Previous studies on vaccine uptake in Texas focused on particular demographics, such as border communities [16] and various subregions [17][18][19], as well as among health professionals [18,20,21]. While these studies have shed light on vaccine hesitancy, an approach encompassing a wider spectrum of age groups and geographic regions would offer a more comprehensive understanding of vaccine decisions across the entire state.…”

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Vaccine Uptake and Intentions: Insights from a Texas Survey on Factors Influencing COVID-19 Vaccination Decisions

Tiruneh,

Cuccaro,

Elliott

et al. 2024

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The effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines depends on widespread vaccine uptake. Employing a telephone-administered weighted survey with 19,502 participants, we examined the determinants of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among adults in Texas. We used multiple regression analysis with LASSO-selected variables to identify factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine uptake and intentions to receive the vaccine among the unvaccinated. The prevalence of unvaccinated individuals (22%) was higher among those aged 18–39, males, White respondents, English speakers, uninsured individuals, those facing financial challenges, and individuals expressing no concern about contracting the illness. In a fully adjusted regression model, higher odds of being unvaccinated were observed among males (aOR 1.11), the uninsured (aOR 1.38), smokers (aOR 1.56), and those facing financial struggles (aOR 1.62). Conversely, Asians, Blacks, and Hispanics were less likely to be unvaccinated compared to Whites. Among the unvaccinated, factors associated with stronger intent to receive the vaccine included age (over 65 years), Black and Hispanic ethnicity, and perceived risk of infection. Hispanic individuals, the uninsured, those covered by public insurance, and those facing financial challenges were more likely to encounter barriers to vaccine receipt. These findings underscore the importance of devising tailored strategies, emphasizing nuanced approaches that account for demographic, socioeconomic, and attitudinal factors in vaccine distribution and public health interventions.

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