Factors Associated With COVID-19 Non-Vaccination in Switzerland: A Nationwide Study.
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serval:BIB_6B7138614E23
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Factors Associated With COVID-19 Non-Vaccination in Switzerland: A Nationwide Study.
Journal
International journal of public health
ISSN
1661-8564 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
1661-8556
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2023
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
68
Pages
1605852
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article
Publication Status: epublish
Publication Status: epublish
Abstract
Objectives: We compared socio-demographic characteristics, health-related variables, vaccination-related beliefs and attitudes, vaccination acceptance, and personality traits of individuals who vaccinated against COVID-19 and who did not vaccinate by December 2021. Methods: This cross-sectional study used data of 10,642 adult participants from the Corona Immunitas eCohort, an age-stratified random sample of the population of several cantons in Switzerland. We used multivariable logistic regression models to explore associations of vaccination status with socio-demographic, health, and behavioral factors. Results: Non-vaccinated individuals represented 12.4% of the sample. Compared to vaccinated individuals, non-vaccinated individuals were more likely to be younger, healthier, employed, have lower income, not worried about their health, have previously tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 infection, express lower vaccination acceptance, and/or report higher conscientiousness. Among non-vaccinated individuals, 19.9% and 21.3% had low confidence in the safety and effectiveness of SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, respectively. However, 29.1% and 26.7% of individuals with concerns about vaccine effectiveness and side effects at baseline, respectively vaccinated during the study period. Conclusion: In addition to known socio-demographic and health-related factors, non-vaccination was associated with concerns regarding vaccine safety and effectiveness.
Keywords
Adult, Humans, Switzerland/epidemiology, COVID-19/epidemiology, COVID-19/prevention & control, COVID-19 Vaccines, Cross-Sectional Studies, SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19, attitudes and beliefs, preventive measures, vaccination acceptance
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Web of science
Open Access
Yes
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