Trends in COVID-19 vaccination intent from pre- to post-COVID-19 vaccine distribution and their associations with the 5C psychological antecedents of vaccination by sex and age in Japan

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

A global survey of potential acceptance of a COVID-19 vaccine

Jeffrey V. Lazarus et al.

Summary: Survey data from 19 countries reveals varying attitudes towards acceptance of a COVID-19 vaccine, with trust in government being linked to vaccine confidence.

NATURE MEDICINE (2021)

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Letter Medicine, General & Internal

National Trends in the US Public's Likelihood of Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine-April 1 to December 8, 2020

Peter G. Szilagyi et al.

Summary: This internet survey study examines the trends in COVID-19 vaccination acceptance among respondents from April to December 2020, highlighting variations by age, sex, race, and education levels.

JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (2021)

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Article Immunology

Individual preferences for COVID-19 vaccination in China

Anli Leng et al.

Summary: The study found that for COVID-19 vaccination decision-making, vaccine effectiveness, side effects, and the proportion of acquaintances vaccinated are the most important factors. People are more likely to vaccinate when the vaccine is more effective, has lower risks of side effects, is free and voluntary, requires fewer doses, offers longer protection, and has a higher proportion of acquaintances vaccinated.

VACCINE (2021)

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Review Immunology

Confidence and Receptivity for COVID-19 Vaccines: A Rapid Systematic Review

Cheryl Lin et al.

Summary: While COVID-19 continues to spread globally, there is a decrease in vaccine acceptance rates, with significant demographic, socioeconomic, and partisan differences. Perceived risk, concerns over vaccine safety and effectiveness, and doctors' recommendations are key factors influencing vaccination decisions. Unique COVID-19 factors include political orientation, doubts about the expedited vaccine development process, and perceived political interference.

VACCINES (2021)

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Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Willingness to Vaccinate Against COVID-19 in the US: Representative Longitudinal Evidence From April to October 2020

Michael Daly et al.

Summary: During the pandemic, willingness to vaccinate against COVID-19 among Americans has rapidly declined, with close to half of the population being undecided or unwilling to get vaccinated. Subgroups without a degree, Black individuals, and females were more likely to be hesitant or unwilling to vaccinate, while older individuals or those with higher incomes were less likely to have doubts. Common concerns included potential side effects of the vaccine.

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE (2021)

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Editor's Choice: Influenza vaccine uptake, COVID-19 vaccination intention and vaccine hesitancy among nurses: A survey

Kin On Kwok et al.

Summary: This study aimed to estimate nurses' vaccination behaviors and intentions, as well as examined the psychological antecedents. It also investigated the mediation effects of work stress on the association between work demands and COVID-19 vaccination intention. The results showed suboptimal uptake rate of COVID-19 vaccine among nurses and the importance of considering 5C constructs in vaccination campaigns.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES (2021)

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Review Immunology

International estimates of intended uptake and refusal of COVID-19 vaccines: A rapid systematic review and meta-analysis of large nationally representative samples

Eric Robinson et al.

Summary: The global willingness to uptake COVID-19 vaccines is decreasing while refusal to vaccinate is increasing. Factors such as gender, age, lower income and education levels, and belonging to ethnic minority groups are associated with lower intentions to vaccinate.

VACCINE (2021)

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Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

COVID-19 Vaccination Intent, Perceptions, and Reasons for Not Vaccinating Among Groups Prioritized for Early Vaccination - United States, September and December 2020

Kimberly H. Nguyen et al.

MMWR-MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY WEEKLY REPORT (2021)

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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in a representative working-age population in France: a survey experiment based on vaccine characteristics

Michael Schwarzinger et al.

Summary: This study highlights that COVID-19 vaccine acceptance is influenced by the characteristics of new vaccines and national vaccination strategies, as well as factors such as gender, age, education level, and past vaccination history. In the working-age population in France, the outright vaccine refusal rate is approximately 29.4%, while vaccine hesitancy is influenced by vaccine characteristics and information on herd immunity benefits.

LANCET PUBLIC HEALTH (2021)

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Review Immunology

COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Worldwide: A Concise Systematic Review of Vaccine Acceptance Rates

Malik Sallam

Summary: COVID-19 vaccine acceptance rates are generally high worldwide, but low rates are reported in the Middle East, Russia, Africa, and certain European countries. This could pose a significant challenge in global efforts to control the pandemic. More studies are recommended to address COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in different regions.

VACCINES (2021)

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Article Immunology

Acceptance of a COVID-19 Vaccine in Japan during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Masaki Machida et al.

Summary: This study investigated the acceptance and hesitancy towards the COVID-19 vaccine in Japan, finding that 62.1% of participants were willing to get vaccinated. The research also revealed that vaccine acceptance was lower among women, adults aged 20-49 years, and those with a low-income level. Psychological factors, such as the perceived effectiveness of the vaccine and willingness to protect others, were identified as important factors associated with vaccine acceptance.

VACCINES (2021)

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Letter Multidisciplinary Sciences

REPLY TO RABB ET AL.: WhypromotingCOVID-19vaccineswithcommunity immunity is not a good strategy (yet)

Lars Korn et al.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (2021)

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Article Immunology

Factors influencing Covid-19 vaccine acceptance across subgroups in the United States: Evidence from a conjoint experiment

S. E. Kreps et al.

Summary: Research shows that different subgroups have varying levels of acceptance towards vaccine attributes, for example, white individuals prioritize vaccine efficacy, while older adults and women have stronger negative reactions to vaccines authorized under emergency use. Democrats are more sensitive to vaccine efficacy, and different groups have different levels of acceptance towards vaccines. Personal vaccination history, attitudes towards vaccine safety, and contact with severe Covid-19 cases all influence vaccination hesitancy within different subgroups.

VACCINE (2021)

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