Journal article
Factors impacting COVID-19 vaccine decision making in older adults and people with underlying conditions in Victoria, Australia: A cross-sectional survey
R Biezen, J Kaufman, M Hoq, JA Manski-Nankervis, L Sanci, JS Bell, J Leask, H Seale, J Munro, D Suryawijaya Ong, J Oliver, C Jos, J Tuckerman, K Bagot, M Danchin
Human Vaccines and Immunotherapeutics | Published : 2022
Open access
Abstract
Australia’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout included prioritizing older adults and those with underlying conditions. However, little was known around the factors impacting their decision to accept the vaccine. This study aimed to assess vaccine intentions, information needs, and preferences of people prioritized to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at the start of the Australian vaccine rollout. A cross-sectional online survey of people aged ≥70 years or 18–69 with chronic or underlying conditions was conducted between 12 February and 26 March 2021 in Victoria, Australia. The World Health Organization Behavioural and Social Drivers of COVID-19 vaccination framework and items informed the survey design a..
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Funding Acknowledgements
This research was funded by the Victorian Government (C9824) and was supported by the Victorian Government's Operational Infrastructure Support Program. The funders provided input into survey design but had no role in collection, analysis, or interpretation of the data, in the writing of the manuscript, or in the decision to publish the results.