COVID-19 vaccination acceptability in the UK at the start of the vaccination programme: a nationally representative cross-sectional survey (CoVAccS – wave 2)

Susan M Sherman; Julius Sim; Megan Cutts; Hannah Dasch; Richard Amlot; James Rubin; Nick Sevdalis; Louise Smith

doi:10.1016/j.puhe.2021.10.008

COVID-19 vaccination acceptability in the UK at the start of the vaccination programme: a nationally representative cross-sectional survey (CoVAccS – wave 2)

Susan M Sherman^*, Julius Sim, Megan Cutts, Hannah Dasch, Richard Amlot, James Rubin, Nick Sevdalis, Louise Smith

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Abstract

Objectives

Investigate factors associated with the intention to have the COVID-19 vaccination following initiation of the UK national vaccination programme.

Study design

An online cross-sectional survey completed by 1500 adults (13th–15th January 2021).

Methods

Linear regression analyses were used to investigate associations between intention to be vaccinated for COVID-19 and sociodemographic factors, previous influenza vaccination, attitudes and beliefs about COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccination and vaccination in general. Participants’ main reasons for likely vaccination (non-)uptake were also solicited.

Results

73.5% of participants (95% CI 71.2%, 75.7%) reported being likely to be vaccinated against COVID-19, 17.3% (95% CI 15.4%, 19.3%) were unsure, and 9.3% (95% CI 7.9%, 10.8%) reported being unlikely to be vaccinated. The full regression model explained 69.8% of the variance in intention. Intention was associated with: having been/intending to be vaccinated for influenza last winter/this winter; stronger beliefs about social acceptability of a COVID-19 vaccine; the perceived need for vaccination; adequacy of information about the vaccine; and weaker beliefs that the vaccine is unsafe. Beliefs that only those at serious risk of illness should be vaccinated and that the vaccines are just a means for manufacturers to make money were negatively associated with vaccination intention.

Conclusions

Most participants reported being likely to get the COVID-19 vaccination. COVID-19 vaccination attitudes and beliefs are a crucial factor underpinning vaccine intention. Continued engagement with the public with a focus on the importance and safety of vaccination is recommended.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1-9
Number of pages	9
Journal	Public Health
Volume	202
Early online date	18 Oct 2021
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2021.10.008
Publication status	Published - Jan 2022

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