Table 2 Vaccine attitudes rated on a scale of 0 – strongly disagree to 4 – strongly agree

n

median

(Q1, Q3)

n

median

(Q1, Q3)

p-value

COVID-19 risk

Getting vaccinated is the best way to reduce risk for getting COVID-19

38

1.5 (0, 2)

109

4 (3, 4)

< 0.001

Getting vaccinated is the best way to reduce risk for getting severely ill with COVID-19

38

2 (1, 3)

108

4 (4, 4)

< 0.001

Before/without being vaccinated, my risk for catching COVID-19 was/is high

38

2 (1, 2)

109

4 (3, 4)

< 0.001

Before/without being vaccinated, my risk for becoming severely ill if I did catch COVID-19 was/is high

38

2 (0, 2)

109

4 (3, 4)

< 0.001

COVID-19 is a serious disease that can cause death or long-term symptoms even in healthy younger adults

38

3 (2, 4)

109

4 (4, 4)

< 0.001

How worried are you about the COVID-19 variants (0 = not at all worried to 4 = extremely worried)

39

2 (1, 3)

109

3 (1, 3)

0.073

Resources and Access

I was/am able to take time off work/school or have someone else care for my family for a few days if I experience side effects from a COVID-19 vaccine

39

3 (2, 4)

107

3 (3, 4)

0.005

I knew/know where I can get a COVID-19 vaccine

40

3 (3, 4)

109

4 (4, 4)

< 0.001

I was/will be able to get a vaccination appointment at a convenient time and location

37

3 (2, 3)

109

4 (3, 4)

< 0.001

I knew/know how to get the vaccine without having to pay out-of-pocket

37

3 (2, 4)

109

4 (4, 4)

< 0.001

Safety

The COVID-19 vaccines authorized/approved by the FDA are safe and effective for general use

37

2 (1, 2)

109

4 (2, 4)

< 0.001

There is not enough evidence that the COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective for people like me

39

3 (1, 4)

109

1 (0, 2)

< 0.001

The COVID-19 vaccines having full FDA approval is important for my decision on being vaccinated

36

2.5 (1.5, 3)

109

1 (0, 2)

0.002

Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to get pregnant should get the vaccine

37

2 (1, 2)

106

3 (2, 4)

< 0.001

Getting COVID-19 is worse that the side effects of the COVID-19 vaccines

37

2 (2, 3)

109

4 (3, 4)

< 0.001

The risks of severe illness or death from COVID-19 are greater than risks of harm from the COVID-19 vaccines

37

2 (2, 3)

109

4 (3, 4)

< 0.001

Public Health

COVID-19 vaccines are our best chance for getting back to normal

38

2 (0, 2)

109

4 (3, 4)

< 0.001

COVID-19 is a major public health problem

38

3 (2, 4)

109

4 (4, 4)

< 0.001

People who had COVID-19 still need to get the vaccine

37

2 (1, 3)

109

4 (2.5, 4)

< 0.001

When deciding whether to take a vaccine, I consider both my individual risk and benefits and those of my community

37

2 (2, 3)

109

4 (3, 4)

< 0.001

Protecting public health during a pandemic is more important than personal freedom

38

2 (1, 2)

109

4 (2, 4)

< 0.001

I have been vaccinated against other preventable diseases

39

3 (3, 4)

109

4 (4, 4)

< 0.001

How likely are you to get a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot if recommended by the CDC/FDA? (0 = not at all likely to 4 = extremely likely)

37

1 (0, 2)

109

4 (2, 4)

< 0.001

Influences

My decision on being vaccinated would not be different if my employer/school required it

37

3 (2, 4)

108

4 (3, 4)

< 0.001

My decision on being vaccinated would not be different if my employer/school/state offered a bonus or other prize for it

37

3 (2, 4)

109

4 (3, 4)

0.004

My friends and family encouraged me to take the COVID-19 vaccine

39

2 (1, 3)

109

3 (2, 4)

< 0.001

My healthcare provider encourages vaccination against COVID-19 for everyone eligible for the vaccines

39

3 (2, 3)

108

4 (3, 4)

< 0.001

Taking the COVID-19 vaccine is an accordance with my religious/personal beliefs

35

2 (1, 2)

108

4 (2, 4)

< 0.001

Confidence in Protective Measures,

0 = not at all confident to 4 = extremely confident

How confident are you that getting a COVID-19 vaccine will prevent you from getting COVID?

39

0 (0, 2)

109

1 (0, 3)

0.011

How confident are you that wearing a mask will prevent you from getting COVID?

39

1 (0, 2)

109

2 (1, 3)

0.004

How confident are you that social distancing will prevent you from getting COVID?

39

2 (1, 3)

109

3 (1, 3)

0.011

How confident are you that getting a COVID-19 vaccine will prevent others from getting COVID?

38

1 (0, 2)

109

2 (1, 3)

< 0.001

How confident are you that wearing a mask will prevent others from getting COVID?

39

1 (0, 2)

109

2 (1, 3)

0.004

How confident are you that social distancing will prevent others from getting COVID?

39

2 (1, 3)

109

3 (1, 3)

< 0.001

In the past two weeks, how often do you wear a mask around others/in public?

40

109

0.009

None of the time

4 (10%)

2 (1.8%)

Some of the Time

9 (22.5%)

15 (13.8%)

Most of the time

10 (25%)

22 (20.2%)

All of the time

17 (42.5%)

70 (64.2%)