Willingness toward COVID-19 vaccination, coadministration with other vaccines and receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster: a cross-sectional study on the guardians of children in China

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the changes in the willingness of guardians to administer the COVID-19 vaccine to their children, allow the coadministration of other vaccines, and administer the COVID-19 vaccine booster dose. This was a follow-up study conducted 6 months after a similar previous study. The self-administered questionnaire was distributed through the “Xiao Dou Miao” app and 9424 guardians with access to this app participated in the survey that was conducted from September 15 to October 8, 2021. Of all the participating guardians, 86.68% were willing to vaccinate their children with the COVID-19 vaccine, which was approximately 16% more than those in our previous study. Guardians aged ≥40 years, healthcare workers, and those with children aged ≥3 years were more willing to vaccinate their children. Approximately 77% of the guardians were willing toward the coadministration of COVID-19 and influenza vaccines. Approximately 64% of the guardians were willing toward the coadministration of other nonimmunization program vaccines with the COVID-19 vaccine for their children. The primary reasons for reluctance toward the coadministration of vaccines were concerns about vaccine safety and effectiveness. If necessary, 92% of the guardians were willing to receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster and 82% were willing to vaccinate their children with a COVID-19 vaccine booster. We hope that this research will facilitate the formulation of successful strategies for the implementation of COVID-19 vaccinations, covaccinations, and COVID-19 booster doses, particularly for children aged <6 years.

Intentions of Patients with Hypertension to Receive a Booster Dose of the COVID-19 Vaccine: A Cross-Sectional Survey in Taizhou, China

“…It meant that the main factors that influence the willingness of patients with hypertension to receive the COVID-19 vaccine booster are their perception of the COVID-19 vaccine and their health status. First, some studies reported that the perception of patients regarding the COVID-19 vaccine influences the willingness of hypertensive patients to receive the booster shot; moreover, those who believe the vaccines are effective and safe are more willing to receive the booster shot, which is consistent with the findings reported in this study [ 33 , 34 ]. Therefore, increased publicity and awareness of the vaccine booster may increase patients’ willingness to receive the vaccine.…”

COVID-19 Vaccination Hesitancy among Healthcare Workers—A Review

“…This contrasts with studies of the general population, where parents were less likely to vaccinate compared to non-parents [126,127]. Among parents, being an HCW is associated with a willingness to vaccinate children [128,129]. This has been observed among the general public and may be related to socioeconomic factors [130].…”

COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Dose Acceptance: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

“…Employment status and personal/household income were predictors among several studies [ 47 , 51 , 56 , 61 , 72 , 76 , 81 ]. Having a history of chronic disease has been reported to be a predictor of booster dose acceptance in several studies [ 28 , 37 , 39 , 49 , 51 , 69 , 79 ], while other studies reported trust in the effectiveness of the vaccine and the fear of an unknown adverse effect as significant determinants of booster dose acceptance [ 35 , 37 , 42 , 51 , 66 , 67 , 70 , 75 , 77 , 78 , 79 ]. Among different populations, history of chronic disease and trust in the vaccine effectiveness were significant predictors through our linear regression model, which explained 39% of the predictors involved in COVID-19 booster dose acceptance: 8151 (95% CI: 2236–14064, p = 0.008) and 6548 (95% CI: 935–12159, p = 0.023, Figure 11 ).…”