Knowledge about COVID-19 vaccines among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and attitudes to and behaviours regarding COVID-19 and influenza vaccination: a survey.
Shea Spierings, Victor M Oguoma, Anthony Shakeshaft, Jim Walker, Maree Toombs, James S Ward
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Abstract
Objectives: To assess Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's knowledge about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines, and their attitudes to and behaviours regarding COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations.
Study design: Web-based survey.
Setting: Australia (excluding the Northern Territory), 1 October 2021 to 31 May 2022.
Participants: Convenience sample of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 16 years or older living in Australia.
Main outcome measures: Proportions of respondents who reported knowledge about COVID-19 vaccines, and attitudes to and behaviours regarding COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations.
Results: A total of 530 people provided valid survey responses; their median age was 27 years (interquartile range, 23-38 years), 255 (48%) were from urban areas, and 309 (58%) were men. Of the 480 participants (91%) who provided complete survey questions (including sex and location information), larger proportion of men than women believed COVID-19 vaccines were very or extremely trustworthy (219, 79% v 124, 61%) and very or extremely effective (212, 76% v 138, 68%). The prevalence of COVID-19 vaccination was lower among respondents aged 60 years or older than among those aged 16-29 years (adjusted prevalence ration [PR], 0.81; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.66-0.99). After adjusting for socio-demographic factors, the association between intention to receive the influenza vaccine and receiving the COVID-19 vaccine was statistically significant (adjusted PR, 1.18; 95% CI, 1.09-1.27).
Conclusion: The high levels of trust in COVID-19 vaccines and their effectiveness indicate that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are confident about their safety and efficacy and understand the importance of vaccination. The findings also highlight a positive attitude to vaccination and a commitment to preventive health measures among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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