Table 1.
Survey responses among COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and hesitant groups (N = 167)
| Survey item | Participants that responded affirmatively (agree/strongly agree) | P value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents (N = 167) n (%) | COVID-19 vaccine acceptance group (n = 126) n (%) | COVID-19 vaccine hesitant group (n = 37) n (%) | ||
| General attitudes to vaccine | ||||
| People get more vaccines than are good for them | 10 (6.0) | 6 (4.8) | 4 (10.8) | 0.1776 |
| Vaccines are important for me to stay healthy as a future physician | 166 (99.4) | 125 (99.2) | 37 (100.0) | 0.5867 |
| It is my role as a future physician to learn about vaccines for myself and my patients | 166 (99.4) | 125 (99.2) | 37 (100.0) | 0.5867 |
| COVID-19 vaccine—general opinions | ||||
| Development of a COVID-19 vaccine is important to decrease spread of the disease | 161 (98.8) | 126 (100.0) | 35 (94.6) | 0.0504 |
| COVID-19 vaccination is important for the overall public health of our communities | 161 (98.8) | 126 (100.0) | 35 (94.6) | 0.0504 |
| The COVID-19 vaccination should be mandatory for the general public | 110 (67.9) | 92 (73.6) | 18 (48.6) | 0.0043 |
| The COVID-19 vaccination should be mandatory for all health care providers | 140 (85.9) | 116 (92.1) | 24 (64.9) | <0.0001 |
| Personal views—COVID-19 and vaccine | ||||
| I am likely to be exposed to COVID-19 as a future physician | 160 (98.2) | 124 (98.4) | 36 (97.3) | 0.6572 |
| COVID-19 vaccination is important for me as a health care provider | 160 (98.2) | 125 (99.2) | 35 (94.6) | 0.0665 |
| I would like to be involved in a COVID-19 vaccine trial | 86 (52.8) | 82 (65.1) | 4 (10.8) | <0.0001 |
| I am concerned that a COVID-19 vaccine may not be effective | 125 (76.7) | 94 (74.6) | 31 (83.8) | 0.2456 |
| I am concerned about serious side effects from a COVID-19 vaccine | 89 (54.6) | 56 (44.4) | 83 (89.2) | <0.0001 |
| I need more information about the COVID-19 vaccine | 154 (94.5) | 117 (92.8) | 37 (100.0) | 0.0944 |
| I trust the information I am receiving about the COVID-19 vaccine from the public health experts | 141 (87.0) | 116 (92.8) | 25 (65.6) | 0.0003 |
| The only reason I will get a COVID-19 vaccine is if it is mandated by health systems/medical school | 24 (14.7) | 10 (7.9) | 17 (37.8) | <0.0001 |
| Experience with COVID-19 | Participants that responded affirmatively (yes) | |||
| I had COVID-19 infection | 5 (3.1) | 4 (3.2) | 1 (2.7) | 0.8836 |
| I cared for someone with COVID-19 infection | 18 (11.0) | 14 (11.1) | 4 (10.8) | 0.9591 |
| I personally know someone who has had COVID-19 infection | 123 (75.5) | 97 (77.0) | 26 (70.3) | 0.4041 |
| I personally know someone who has died from COVID-19 infection | 34 (20.9) | 28 (22.2) | 6 (16.2) | 0.4292 |
| Personal vaccination behavior | ||||
| As an adult, have you ever delayed getting a vaccine for reasons other than illness or allergy? | 18 (11.1) | 13 (10.3) | 5 (13.9) | 0.5476 |
| Do you plan on getting a flu vaccine this flu season (2020–2021)? | 162 (100.0) | 126 (100.0) | 36 (100.0) | _ |