COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Older Adolescents and Young Adults: A National Cross-Sectional Study in China

• DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.877668
• Publication Date: 2022-05-12T10:11:43Z
• Authors: Panpan Zhang; Yan Li; Huanchun Wang; Liyan Luo; Ping Wang; Huimin Wang; Qing Li; Zejing Meng; Hui Yang; Yuanhong Liu; Shiyue Zhou; Nan Li; Shengnan Zhang; Jianzhong Bi; Jiewen Zhang; Xiaolei Zheng
• Keywords: Cross-sectional study

Background With promotion of COVID-19 vaccinations, there has been a corresponding vaccine hesitancy, which older adolescents and young adults represent groups particular concern. In this report, we investigated the prevalence reasons for as well potential risk factors, within in China. Methods To assess these issues, an online survey was administered over period from March 14 to April 15, 2021. Older (16–17 years old) (18–21 were recruited nationwide Wechat results total 2,414 respondents analyzed. Socio-demographic variables, psychological distress, abnormal illness behavior, global well-being social support analyzed report. Results Compared ( n = 1,405), 1,009) showed higher rates hesitancy (16.5 vs. 7.9%, p < 0.001). History physical diseases 0.007) behavior 0.001) factors among adolescents, while only good self-reported health status 0.048) factor adults. Concerns side effects (67.1%) beliefs invulnerability regarding infection (41.9%) most prevalent hesitancy. Providing evidence on reduction (67.5%), ensuring safety (56.7%) low (52.7%) effective persuasions promoting vaccinations. Conclusion China, than that Abnormal history represents important could help alleviate