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Factors Associated with Intention to Receive Vaccination against COVID-19 in Puerto Rico: An Online Survey of Adults

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  • Kyle Melin

    (Department of Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy, University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus, San Juan, PR 00931, USA)

  • Cheyu Zhang

    (Department of Prevention and Community Health, Milken Institute School of Public Health, The George Washington University, Washington, DC 20052, USA)

  • Juan P. Zapata

    (Department of Psychology, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA)

  • Yonaira M. Rivera

    (Department of Communication, School of Communication and Information, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA)

  • Katie Fernandez

    (Department of Prevention and Community Health, Milken Institute School of Public Health, The George Washington University, Washington, DC 20052, USA)

  • Enbal Shacham

    (College for Public Health and Social Justice, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO 63104, USA)

  • Souhail M. Malavé-Rivera

    (Center for Evaluation and Sociomedical Research, Graduate School of Public Health, Medical Sciences Campus, San Juan, PR P.O. Box 35607, USA)

  • Carlos E. Rodriguez-Diaz

    (Department of Prevention and Community Health, Milken Institute School of Public Health, The George Washington University, Washington, DC 20052, USA)

Abstract

We conducted an online survey among adults in Puerto Rico to identify factors associated with the intention to receive vaccination against COVID-19. Sociodemographic variables were analyzed independently for association with intent to receive vaccination. Significant associations were included in the multivariate logistic regression analysis. A total of 1016 responses were available for analysis. In the bivariate analysis, younger age, higher education, pre-COVID-19 employment, male sex, gay/bisexual identity, and single marital status were associated with increased intent to receive the vaccination. In the multivariate logistic regression, younger, male respondents, and those with higher educational attainment reported higher intent to receive the vaccination. Lower-income and living outside the San Juan metro region were associated with lower intent to receive the vaccination. National and international health organizations were identified as the most reliable sources of information, followed by healthcare professionals. These findings highlight the importance of considering sociodemographic characteristics and using trusted sources of information when designing COVID-19 vaccination public messaging.

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  • Kyle Melin & Cheyu Zhang & Juan P. Zapata & Yonaira M. Rivera & Katie Fernandez & Enbal Shacham & Souhail M. Malavé-Rivera & Carlos E. Rodriguez-Diaz, 2021. "Factors Associated with Intention to Receive Vaccination against COVID-19 in Puerto Rico: An Online Survey of Adults," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(15), pages 1-10, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:15:p:7743-:d:598607
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    1. Gidengil, C.A. & Parker, A.M. & Zikmund-Fisher, B.J., 2012. "Trends in risk perceptions and vaccination intentions: A longitudinal study of the first year of the H1N1 pandemic," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 102(4), pages 672-679.
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