Examining Australian public perceptions and behaviors towards a future COVID-19 vaccine

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作者
Seale, Holly [1 ]
Heywood, Anita E. [1 ]
Leask, Julie [2 ,3 ]
Sheel, Meru [4 ]
Durrheim, David N. [5 ]
Bolsewicz, Katarzyna [3 ,5 ]
Kaur, Rajneesh [6 ,7 ]
机构
[1] Univ New South Wales, Sch Populat Hlth, Fac Med, Level 2,Samuels Bldg, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
[2] Univ Sydney, Susan Wakil Sch Nursing & Midwifery, Sydney, NSW, Australia
[3] Sydney Childrens Hosp Network, Natl Ctr Immunisat Res & Surveillance, Kids Res, Westmead, NSW, Australia
[4] Australian Natl Univ, Res Sch Populat Hlth, ANU Coll Hlth & Med, Natl Ctr Epidemiol & Populat Hlth, Canberra, ACT, Australia
[5] Univ Newcastle, Sch Med & Publ Hlth, Wallsend, NSW, Australia
[6] Univ New South Wales, Off Med Educ, Fac Med, Sydney, NSW, Australia
[7] Univ Sydney, Off Med Educ, Fac Med, Sydney, NSW, Australia
关键词
Immunisation; Vaccination decisions; COVID-19; Pandemic; Acceptance; Attitudes; Communication; INFLUENZA VACCINATION; SWINE FLU; DETERMINANTS; ADULTS; HEALTH;
D O I
10.1186/s12879-021-05833-1
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R51 [传染病];
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100401 ;
摘要
BackgroundAs immunisation program launches have previously demonstrated, it is essential that careful planning occurs now to ensure the readiness of the public for a COVID-19 vaccine. As part of that process, this study aimed to understand the public perceptions regarding a future COVID-19 vaccine in Australia.MethodsA national cross-sectional online survey of 1420 Australian adults (18years and older) was undertaken between 18 and 24 March 2020. The statistical analysis of the data included univariate and multivariable logistic regression model analysis.ResultsRespondents generally held positive views towards vaccination. Eighty percent (n=1143) agreed with the statement that getting myself vaccinated for COVID-19 would be a good way to protect myself against infection. Females (n=614, 83%) were more likely to agree with the statement than males (n=529, 78%) (aOR=1.4 (95% CI: 1.1-1.8); P=0.03), while 91% of those aged 70years and above agreed compared to 76% of 18-29-year-olds (aOR=2.3 (95% CI:1.2-4.1); P=0.008). Agreement was also higher for those with a self-reported chronic disease (aOR=1.4 (95% CI: 1.1-2.0); P=0.04) and among those who held private health insurance (aOR=1.7 (95% CI: 1.3-2.3); P<0.001). Beyond individual perceptions, 78% stated that their decision to vaccinate would be supported by family and friends.ConclusionThis study presents an early indication of public perceptions towards a future COVID-19 vaccine and represents a starting point for mapping vaccine perceptions. To support an effective launch of these new vaccines, governments need to use this time to understand the communities concerns and to identify the strategies that will support engagement.
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