COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy, Delay, and Refusal: Insufficient Knowledge, Complacency, and Distrust of the Medical System

Abstract

Despite the relevance of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, delay, and refusal in relation to insufficient knowledge, complacency, and distrust of the medical system, only limited research has been conducted on this topic. Using and replicating data from The Aspen Institute, de Beaumont, Healthwatch Bexley, Hertfordshire County Council, Horizon Research, KFF, and Sabin Vaccine Institute, I performed analyses and made estimates regarding COVID-19 threat perceptions and vaccine hesitancy. The results of a study based on data collected from 6,400 respondents provide support for my research model. Descriptive statistics of compiled data from the completed surveys were calculated when appropriate. © 2021, Addleton Academic Publishers. All rights reserved.