Table 1.
Questions of interest and the corresponding possible responses for the survey in 2021 and 2022 respectively.
| Questions/Statementsa | Time | Responses |
|---|---|---|
| Vaccine endorsement | ||
| Would you accept the COVID-19 vaccine for yourself? | 2021 | Definitely yes; Unsure but leaning towards yes; Unsure but leaning towards no; Definitely no; Don't know; Refused. |
| Have you been vaccinated against COVID-19? | 2022 | Yes — I have had one dose; Yes — I have had two doses; Yes — I have had an additional or booster dose; No; Don't know/Refused. |
| Trust-related | ||
| I think new COVID-19 vaccines would be safe. | 2021 | Strongly agree; Tend to agree; Tend to disagree; Strongly disagree; Don't know; Refused. |
| I think the COVID-19 vaccines are safe. | 2022 | As above. |
| I think new COVID-19 vaccines would be important. | 2021 | As above. |
| I think the COVID-19 vaccines are important. | 2022 | As above. |
| I think new COVID-19 vaccines would be effective. | 2021 | As above. |
| I think the COVID-19 vaccines are effective. | 2022 | As above. |
| How much do you trust the local health care providers who would give you a COVID-19 vaccine? | 2021 & 2022 | A lot; Some what; Not much; Not at all; Don't know; Refused. |
| Misinformation-related | ||
| Vaccine trials have led to the death of people. | 2021 | Definitely true; Maybe true; Maybe false; Definitely false; Don't know; Refused. |
| COVID-19 vaccine trials have led to the death of people. | 2022 | As above. |
Emphasis added for analogous trust- and misinformation-related statements.