National Study of Youth Opinions on Vaccination for COVID-19 in the U.S.

Brandt, Eric; Rosenberg, Julia; Waselewski, Marika; Amaro, Xochitl; Wasag, Jacob; Chang, Tammy

doi:10.1016/j.jadohealth.2021.02.013

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“…“Definitely” implied commitment whereas “probably” implied ambivalence and unwillingness to commit, which have differential associations with behavioral outcomes. ( Baca-Motes et al, 2013 , Rice et al, 2017 )Consistent with previous research on vaccine willingness ( Brandt et al, 2021 , Ernesto, 2020 )and guided by the data revealing differences in the two response groups in their proportion of participants with no vaccine concerns (44.1% vs, 9.7%, p < 0.01), the two responses were treated as separate outcome categories. The ‘unsure,’ ‘probably no,’ and ‘definitely no’ were combined into a single outcome category due to sample size considerations and the 3 groups appear to be similar in their associations with other factors.…”

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Vaccine willingness: Findings from the COVID-19 effects on the mental and physical health of Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders survey study (COMPASS)

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Dougan

Meyer

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Preventive Medicine Reports

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Willingness to get the COVID-19 vaccine is crucial to reduce the current strain on healthcare systems and increase herd immunity, but only 71% of the U.S. public said they would get the vaccine. It remains unclear whether Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI), a population with existing inequalities in COVID-19 infection and mortality, are willing to get the vaccine, and the factors associated with vaccine willingness. Given this imperative, we used data from a national, cross-sectional, community-based survey called C OVID-19 Effects o n the M ental and P hysical Health of A API S urvey S tudy ( COMPASS ), an ongoing survey study that is available in English and Asian languages (i.e., Simplified or Traditional Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese) to examine vaccine willingness among AAPI. A total of 1,646 U.S. adult AAPI participants completed the survey. Self-reported vaccine willingness showed the proportion who were “unsure” or “probably/definitely no” to getting the COVID-19 vaccine was 25.4%. The odds for vaccine willingness were significantly lower for were Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (vs. Asian Americans), Korean Americans (vs. Chinese and Vietnamese Americans), women (vs. men), heterosexuals (vs. non-heterosexuals), those aged 30–39 and 50–59 (vs. aged < 30), and those who reported having any vaccine concerns (vs. no concerns). AAPIs’ willingness to get COVID-19 vaccine varied by groups, which underscores the need for disaggregated AAPI data. A multi-pronged approach in culturally appropriate and tailored health communication and education with AAPI is critical to achieve the goal of health equity for AAPI as it pertains to COVID-19 mortality and morbidity.

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confidence: 62%

Vaccine willingness: Findings from the COVID-19 effects on the mental and physical health of Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders survey study (COMPASS)

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Dougan

Meyer

et al. 2021

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“…Further research exploring the higher levels of vaccine distrust among the "probably or definitely not" get vaccinated (37%) versus the "probably yes" (8%) can inform initiatives to increase vaccine uptake. Education and public health messaging encouraging young adult vaccination is needed, ideally harnessing social media and key influencers, including clinicians, who have a role in reducing COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in youth and adult patients [4,9]. This analysis was limited to the data provided in the HPS, which did not query vaccine motivation, barriers to vaccine access, or factors that might mitigate hesitancy, such as recommendations from trusted sources to get vaccinated.…”

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“…Further research exploring the higher levels of vaccine distrust among the “probably or definitely not” get vaccinated (37%) versus the “probably yes” (8%) can inform initiatives to increase vaccine uptake. Education and public health messaging encouraging young adult vaccination is needed, ideally harnessing social media and key influencers, including clinicians, who have a role in reducing COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in youth and adult patients [ 4 , 9 ].…”

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“…However, March 2021 data from the Kaiser Family Foundation indicates that young adults ranked highest in intention to “wait and see” before accepting COVID-19 vaccination (25% vs. 17% for U.S. adults) [ 3 ]. An October 2020 study mirrored this; 76% of youth (ages 14–22 years) indicated vaccination acceptance and 81% of the uncommitted indicated they would accept vaccination if it were proven safe by reliable scientists [ 4 ]. Currently, there is a gap in understanding underlying reasons for young adult vaccine hesitancy.…”

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Young Adult Perspectives on COVID-19 Vaccinations

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Schaub

Nagata

et al. 2021

Journal of Adolescent Health

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Young adults have the highest cumulative incidence of COVID-19 infection in the country. Using March 2021 Household Pulse Survey data, an ongoing, cross-sectional nationally representative survey, we examined U.S. young adult intention to accept COVID-19 vaccines. Methods: Young adult (ages 18e25 years) Household Pulse Survey participants were queried on intention to receive a COVID-19 vaccine and related perspectives (N ¼ 5,082). Results: Most unvaccinated respondents (76%) indicated an intention to become vaccinated. The most frequently cited reasons for potentially rejecting vaccination included desire to wait and see if the vaccine is safe (56%); concerns over side effects (53%); and believing others are in greater need of the vaccine (44%). Conclusions: With 24% of young adults hesitant to accept a COVID-19 vaccine, public health interventions should target reasons for hesitancy, address concerns about safety and side effects, and underscore the importance of vaccinations for this population.

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“…In addition, vaccination acceptance is highly variable from one country to another and largely depends on the public trust on state policy for the management of the pandemic and the impact of misinformation spreading on large social media. 19 20 21 …”

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The COVID-19 Pandemic and the Need for an Integrated and Equitable Approach: An International Expert Consensus Paper

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One year after the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) and despite the implementation of mandatory physical barriers and social distancing, humanity remains challenged by a long-lasting and devastating public health crisis. Non-pharmacological interventions (NPI) are efficient mitigation strategies. The success of these intense NPI is dependent on the approval and commitment of the population. The launch of a mass vaccination program in many countries in late December 2020 with mRNA vaccines, adenovirus-based vaccines, and inactivated virus vaccines has generated hope for the end of the pandemic. Current issues: The continuous appearance of new pathogenic viral strains and the ability of vaccines to prevent infection and transmission raise important concerns as we try to achieve community immunity against SARS-CoV-2 and its variants. The need of a second and even third generation of vaccines and the possibility of potentially harmful side-effects of the vaccines (i.e. venous thromboembolism ) have already been acknowledged. Perspectives: There is a critical and urgent need for a balanced and integrated strategy for the management of the COVID-19 outbreaks organized on three axes: (1) Prevention of the SARS-CoV-2 infection, (2) Detection and early diagnosis of patients at risk of disease worsening, and (3) Anticipation of medical care (PDA). Conclusion: The “PDA strategy” integrated into state policy for the support and expansion of health systems and introduction of digital organization (i.e. telemedicine, artificial intelligence and machine learning technology) is of major importance for the preservation of citizens’ health and life world-wide.

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National Study of Youth Opinions on Vaccination for COVID-19 in the U.S.

Cited by 62 publications

References 9 publications

Vaccine willingness: Findings from the COVID-19 effects on the mental and physical health of Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders survey study (COMPASS)

Vaccine willingness: Findings from the COVID-19 effects on the mental and physical health of Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders survey study (COMPASS)

Young Adult Perspectives on COVID-19 Vaccinations

The COVID-19 Pandemic and the Need for an Integrated and Equitable Approach: An International Expert Consensus Paper

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