Factors Associated With COVID-19 Non-Vaccination in Switzerland: A Nationwide Study.

Publication

Factors Associated With COVID-19 Non-Vaccination in Switzerland: A Nationwide Study.

Journal Paper/Review - May 22, 2023

Sabatini Serena, Kaufmann Marco, Fadda Marta, Tancredi Stefano, Noor Nazihah, Van Der Linden Bernadette W A, Cullati Stéphane, Frank Irène, Michel Gisela, Harju Erika, Luedi Chantal, Frei Anja, Ballouz Tala, Menges Dominik, Fehr Jan S, Kohler Philipp, Kahlert Christian, Scheu Victor, Ortega Natalia, Chocano-Bedoya Patricia O, Rodondi Nicolas, Stringhini Silvia, Baysson Hélène, Lorthe Elsa, Zufferey Maria Caiata, Suggs L Suzanne, Albanese Emiliano, Vincentini Julia, Bochud Murielle, d'Acremont Valérie, Nusslé Samira Gonseth, Imboden Medea, Keidel Dirk, Witzig Melissa, Probst-Hensch Nicole M, von Wyl Viktor

Citation

Sabatini S, Kaufmann M, Fadda M, Tancredi S, Noor N, Van Der Linden B, Cullati S, Frank I, Michel G, Harju E, Luedi C, Frei A, Ballouz T, Menges D, Fehr J, Kohler P, Kahlert C, Scheu V, Ortega N, Chocano-Bedoya P, Rodondi N, Stringhini S, Baysson H, Lorthe E, Zufferey M, Suggs L, Albanese E, Vincentini J, Bochud M, d'Acremont V, Nusslé S, Imboden M, Keidel D, Witzig M, Probst-Hensch N, von Wyl V. Factors Associated With COVID-19 Non-Vaccination in Switzerland: A Nationwide Study. Int J Public Health 2023; 68:1605852.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

Int J Public Health 2023; 68

Publication Date

May 22, 2023

Issn Electronic

1661-8564

Pages

1605852

Brief description/objective

We compared socio-demographic characteristics, health-related variables, vaccination-related beliefs and attitudes, vaccination acceptance, and personality traits of individuals who vaccinated against COVID-19 and who did not vaccinate by December 2021. This cross-sectional study used data of 10,642 adult participants from the Corona Immunitas eCohort, an age-stratified random sample of the population of several cantons in Switzerland. We used multivariable logistic regression models to explore associations of vaccination status with socio-demographic, health, and behavioral factors. Non-vaccinated individuals represented 12.4% of the sample. Compared to vaccinated individuals, non-vaccinated individuals were more likely to be younger, healthier, employed, have lower income, not worried about their health, have previously tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 infection, express lower vaccination acceptance, and/or report higher conscientiousness. Among non-vaccinated individuals, 19.9% and 21.3% had low confidence in the safety and effectiveness of SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, respectively. However, 29.1% and 26.7% of individuals with concerns about vaccine effectiveness and side effects at baseline, respectively vaccinated during the study period. In addition to known socio-demographic and health-related factors, non-vaccination was associated with concerns regarding vaccine safety and effectiveness.