Table 6 Average scores in the first and second surveys on statements related to support for the COVID-19 measures and vaccines

Government should recommend measures

2.81 (1.39)

2.51 (1.42)

< .001

Government should oblige measures

3.94 (1.22)

4.01 (1.25)

.107

Government should control measures

–

4.08 (1.15)

–

Environmental reminders are helpful

3.85 (1.11)

3.77 (1.13)

.030

Important that everyone is vaccinated against COVID-19

–

4.17 (1.22)

–

COVID-19 vaccines protect yourself and others

–

4.26 (1.19)

–

COVID-19 vaccines are safe

–

3.58 (1.28)

–

COVID-19 vaccines prevent infection

–

3.82 (1.19)

–

COVID-19 vaccines prevent severe disease

–

4.02 (1.12)

–