Open AccessAttitudes and Intentions of US Veterans Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination
Author(s) -
Guneet K. Jasuja,
Mark Meterko,
Ledjona Bradshaw,
Richard Carbonaro,
Marla L. Clayman,
Lara LoBrutto,
Danielle Miano,
Elizabeth M. Maguire,
Amanda M. Midboe,
Steven M. Asch,
Allen L. Gifford,
D. Keith McInnes,
A. Rani Elwy
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
jama network open
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.278
H-Index - 39
ISSN - 2574-3805
DOI - 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.32548
Subject(s) - veterans affairs , medicine , distrust , population , vaccination , family medicine , psychology , environmental health , immunology , psychotherapist
Key Points Question What are veterans’ attitudes and intentions associated with COVID-19 vaccination? Findings In this survey study of 1178 US veterans in March 2021, 71% of veterans reported being vaccinated against COVID-19. Fears about side effects and worry about the newness of vaccines were the primary reasons given for not getting vaccinated, reflecting vaccine skepticism and deliberation. Meaning These findings suggest that targeting veterans’ concerns around the adverse effects and safety of COVID-19 vaccines through conversations with trusted Veterans Health Administration health care practitioners is key to increasing vaccine acceptance.
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