National Study of Youth Opinions on Vaccination for COVID-19 in the U.S. |
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Authors: | Eric J. Brandt Julia Rosenberg Marika E. Waselewski Xochitl Amaro Jacob Wasag Tammy Chang |
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Affiliation: | 1. Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan;2. Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan;3. Section of General Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut;4. Department of Family Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan;5. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan |
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Abstract: | PurposeThis study aimed to understand the potential barriers and facilitators to COVID-19 vaccination among youth.MethodsOpen-ended questions regarding COVID-19 vaccination were posed to a national cohort of 14- to 24-year-olds (October 30, 2020). Responses were coded through qualitative thematic analysis. Multivariable logistic regression tested the association of demographic characteristics with vaccination unwillingness.ResultsAmong 911 respondents (response rate = 79.4%), 75.9% reported willingness to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, 42.7% had unconditional willingness, and 33.3% were conditionally willing, of which the majority (80.7%) were willing if experts deemed vaccination safe and recommended. Preferred vaccine information sources were medical organizations (42.3%; CDC, WHO) and health care professionals (31.7%). Frequent concerns with vaccination included side effects (36.2%) and efficacy (20.1%). Race predicted vaccination unwillingness (Black: odds ratio = 3.31; and Asian: odds ratio = .46, compared with white, p < .001).ConclusionMost youth in our national sample were willing to receive a COVID-19 vaccine when they believe it is safe and recommended. Public health experts and organizations must generate youth-centered materials that directly address their vaccination concerns. |
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Keywords: | COVID-19 Vaccine Mixed methods Youth |
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