National survey of attitudes towards and intentions to vaccinate against COVID-19: implications for communications.
Martine SteadCurtis JessopKathryn AngusHelen BedfordMichael UssherAllison FordDouglas EadieAndy MacGregorKate HuntAnne Marie MacKintoshPublished in: BMJ open (2021)
Targeted engagement is needed to address COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in non-white British ethnic groups, in younger adults, and among those with lower education, greater financial hardship and unconfirmed past infection. Healthcare professionals and scientific advisors should play a central role in communications and tailored messaging is needed for hesitant groups. Careful communication around vaccination prioritisation continues to be required.