@article{Leos-Toro_C-2021_36301,
title = {Attitudes toward COVID-19 vaccination among young adults in Zurich, Switzerland, September 2020},
author = {Leos-Toro, C. and Ribeaud, D. and Bechtiger, L. and Steinhoff, A. and Nivette, A. and Murray, A. and Hepp, U. and Quednow, B. and Eisner, M. and Shanahan, L.},
month = {may},
year = {2021},
abstract = {Objectives: Young adults are essential to the effective mitigation of the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19) given their tendency toward greater frequency of social interactions. Little is known about vaccine willingness during pandemics in European populations. This study examined young people’s attitudes toward COVID-19 vaccines in Fall 2020. Methods: Data came from an ongoing longitudinal study’s online COVID-19-focused supplement among young adults aged 22 in Zurich, Switzerland (N = 499) in September 2020. Logistic regressions examined young adults’ likelihood of participating in COVID-19 immunization programs. Results: Approximately half of respondents reported being unlikely to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Compared to males, females were more likely to oppose COVID-19 vaccination (p &lt; 0.05). In multivariate models, Sri Lankan maternal background and higher socioeconomic status were associated with a greater likelihood of getting vaccinated against COVID-19 (p &lt; 0.05). Respondents were more likely to report a willingness to get vaccinated against COVID-19 when they perceived 1) an effective government response (p &lt; 0.05) and 2) their information sources to be objective (p &lt; 0.05). Conclusion: This study communicates aspects important to the development of targeted information campaigns to promote engagement in COVID-19 immunization efforts.},
volume = {66},
journal = {International Journal of Public Health},
publisher = {Frontiers Media},
url = {https://doi.org/10.3389/ijph.2021.643486},
}
