December 18, 2020

Understanding COVID-19 Vaccine Demand and Hesitancy: A Nationwide Online Survey in China

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Vaccines and Immunity

Keywords (Tags): vaccines

• Results from a nationwide survey conducted in May 2020 in China indicated that many respondents expressed probable (55%) or definite (29%) intent to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The study examined the applicability of the health belief model to vaccine demand and hesitancy, and found that perceived benefits and barriers (namely related to efficacy and outcomes) were significant predictors of vaccine intention. A substantial proportion of respondents were concerned about fake or faulty vaccines, but this was not a predictor of vaccine intention. Almost two thirds of respondents also reported a preference for vaccines made in China.

Lin et al. (Dec 17, 2020). Understanding COVID-19 Vaccine Demand and Hesitancy: A Nationwide Online Survey in China. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0008961