COVID‐19 vaccine controversy: A cross‐sectional analysis of factors associated with COVID‐19 vaccine acceptance amongst emergency department patients in New York City

• DOI: 10.1002/emp2.12830
• Publication Date: 2022-11-17T10:15:17Z
• Authors: Christina P. Guzman; Jamie Aron; Jennifer Egbebike; M. Claire Greene; Christopher Reisig; Michael DeFilippo; E. Brennan Bollman; Bianca R. Stefan; Bernard P. Chang; Anju Wagh; Tsion Firew
• Keywords: 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak; Cross-sectional study

Abstract Objective Understanding variables associated with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) vaccine confidence and hesitancy may inform strategies to improve uptake in clinical settings such as the emergency department (ED). We aim identify factors contributing COVID‐19 acceptance assess patient attitudes surrounding offering vaccines ED. Methods conducted a survey of convenience sample patients visitors over age 18 years, who were native English or Spanish speakers. The was from March through August 2021 at 3 EDs New York City. administered via an electronic format, participants provided verbal consent. Results Our size 377. Individuals post‐graduate degrees viewed positively (Prevalence Ratio [PR], 1.63; 95% Confidence Interval [CI], 1.07–2.47). Of various high‐risk medical conditions adverse infection outcomes, diabetes only condition more positive views (PR, 1.37; CI, 1.17–1.59). all participants, 71.21% stated that they believed ED good idea. unvaccinated 21.80% would get vaccinated if it offered them Conclusion can serve safety net for vulnerable populations act access point vaccination.