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. 2024 Dec 5;16(12):e75168. doi: 10.7759/cureus.75168

Table 1. Survey questions.

Category Questions/Statements Response Options
Agree/Disagree Questions At least one of the COVID-19 vaccines is safe. 1 = Strongly Disagree, 2 = Slightly Disagree, 3 = Slightly Agree, 4 = Strongly Agree
  I am concerned about the side effects of the COVID-19 vaccines. 1 = Strongly Disagree, 2 = Slightly Disagree, 3 = Slightly Agree, 4 = Strongly Agree
  At least one of the COVID-19 vaccines is effective at preventing death or severe disease. 1 = Strongly Disagree, 2 = Slightly Disagree, 3 = Slightly Agree, 4 = Strongly Agree
  I am concerned about the rapid development and FDA approval of at least one of the COVID-19 vaccines. 1 = Strongly Disagree, 2 = Slightly Disagree, 3 = Slightly Agree, 4 = Strongly Agree
  The vaccines are necessary because COVID-19 is a serious threat. 1 = Strongly Disagree, 2 = Slightly Disagree, 3 = Slightly Agree, 4 = Strongly Agree
  It is better to develop natural immunity to COVID-19 than to get vaccinated. 1 = Strongly Disagree, 2 = Slightly Disagree, 3 = Slightly Agree, 4 = Strongly Agree
  As a future physician, I must learn about the safety and efficacy of vaccines for myself and my patients.  1 = Strongly Disagree, 2 = Slightly Disagree, 3 = Slightly Agree, 4 = Strongly Agree
  I have received sufficient education about vaccines and their safety in medical school. 1 = Strongly Disagree, 2 = Slightly Disagree, 3 = Slightly Agree, 4 = Strongly Agree
  It is my role as a future physician to question the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccines.  1 = Strongly Disagree, 2 = Slightly Disagree, 3 = Slightly Agree, 4 = Strongly Agree
  I would not encourage patients to get the COVID-19 vaccine. 1 = Strongly Disagree, 2 = Slightly Disagree, 3 = Slightly Agree, 4 = Strongly Agree
  I feel comfortable discussing patients’ concerns about the COVID-19 vaccines. 1 = Strongly Disagree, 2 = Slightly Disagree, 3 = Slightly Agree, 4 = Strongly Agree
  The government should not set mandates with respect to COVID-19 vaccinations. 1 = Strongly Disagree, 2 = Slightly Disagree, 3 = Slightly Agree, 4 = Strongly Agree
  The COVID-19 vaccination should be mandatory for all medical students. 1 = Strongly Disagree, 2 = Slightly Disagree, 3 = Slightly Agree, 4 = Strongly Agree
  The only reason I will get a COVID-19 vaccine is if it is mandated by health systems/medical school. 1 = Strongly Disagree, 2 = Slightly Disagree, 3 = Slightly Agree, 4 = Strongly Agree
  To protect public health, we should follow government guidelines about the COVID-19 vaccine. 1 = Strongly Disagree, 2 = Slightly Disagree, 3 = Slightly Agree, 4 = Strongly Agree
  Being vaccinated against COVID-19 helps protect other people from getting sick. 1 = Strongly Disagree, 2 = Slightly Disagree, 3 = Slightly Agree, 4 = Strongly Agree
  COVID-19 vaccination should be a personal choice. 1 = Strongly Disagree, 2 = Slightly Disagree, 3 = Slightly Agree, 4 = Strongly Agree
Yes/No Questions I have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Yes / No
  I am required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by my school or clinical site. Yes / No
  I care for or have cared for COVID-19 patients during medical school. Yes / No
My most trusted source of vaccine information is: My most trusted source of vaccine information is: Medical school curricula,   Public health organizations, Medical literature,   News and media,   Social media, Friends/family,   Other (fill in)
Demographics What is your program? M.D. / D.O.
  What is your current year of medical education? OMS/MS-I, OMS/MS-II, OMS/MS-III, OMS/MS-IV
  Location of medical school Large Urban (1,000,000+), City (250,000-999,999), Suburban (25,000-250,000), Rural (<25,000), Prefer not to answer
  Size of hometown Large Urban (1,000,000+), City (250,000-999,999), Suburban (25,000-250,000), Rural (<25,000), Prefer not to answer
  Political viewpoint Very conservative, Slightly conservative, Neutral, Slightly liberal, Very liberal, Independent, Other, Prefer not to answer
  Religion Atheist, Agnostic, Ancient religion, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jehovah’s Witness, Jewish, Latter-day Saints, Muslim, Orthodox-Greek, Orthodox-Russian, Protestant, Roman Catholic, Sikh, Traditional/Folk religion, Not religious, Other, Prefer not to answer
  Gender Female, Male, Non-Binary, Transgender, Self-describe, Prefer not to answer
Free Response Further opinions about COVID-19 vaccines Open-ended