Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

March 10, 2021

Predictors of the Intention to Receive a SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine

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  • A study of 1,054 US adults surveyed in October 2020 indicated factors associated with intention to receive a COVID-19 vaccine were greater perceptions of vulnerability to COVID-19, receipt of a flu vaccine at the time of the study, liberal political orientation, non-Black race, male gender, and a lower preference for natural versus synthetic medications. While perceived vulnerability to COVID-19 was the strongest predictor of intent to be vaccinated, perceived probability of infection did not predict intention. 

Meier et al. (Mar 3, 2021). Predictors of the Intention to Receive a SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine. Journal of Public Health. https://doi.org/10.1093/pubmed/fdab013