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May 20, 2021

Strategies That Make Vaccination Easy and Promote Autonomy Could Increase COVID-19 Vaccination in Those Who Remain Hesitant

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  • [Pre-print, not peer-reviewed] A cross-sectional survey conducted among a representative US sample (n=2,895, 38% vaccinated) in March 2021 found that among those who were vaccine hesitant (n=522), major concerns were vaccine side-effects and efficacy (78%) and mistrust of the government or vaccines (38%). Among those with intent to initiate vaccination (n=1,326), most common barriers included struggles to secure vaccine appointments (39%) and distance from vaccination sites (9%). On average, participants prioritized ease and preferred single-dose vaccines and reduced waiting times at vaccination sites. Vaccine enforcement reduced overall vaccine acceptance, with a trend of increasing control aversion with increasing vaccine hesitancy, particularly among those who were young, African American, or Republican.

Eshun-Wilson et al. (May 19, 2021). Strategies That Make Vaccination Easy and Promote Autonomy Could Increase COVID-19 Vaccination in Those Who Remain Hesitant. Pre-print downloaded May 20 from https://doi.org/10.1101/2021.05.19.21257355