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. 2022 Dec 31;167:107415. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2022.107415

Table 1.

Nine survey items used to assess behavioral and social drivers (BeSD) of COVID-19 vaccination, National Immunization Survey-Adult COVID Module, September 26–December 31,2021.

BeSD items Label Value
Item 1: How concerned are you about getting COVID-19? Not at all concerned
A little concerned
Moderately concerned
Very concerned
1
2
3
4
Item 2: In the past 7 days, how often have you worn a mask when going into indoor public spaces like restaurants, stores, or other businesses? Never or rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
1
2
3
4
Item 3: In the past month, how often have you tried to find information about COVID-19 vaccines? Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
1
2
3
4
Item 4: How much do you agree with the following statement: If I do not get a COVID-19 vaccine, I will regret it / if I had not gotten a COVID-19 vaccine, I would have regretted it. Do not agree
Somewhat agree
Strongly agree
Very strongly agree
1
2
3
4
Item 5: How safe do you think a COVID-19 vaccine is for you? Not at all safe
Somewhat safe
Very safe
Completely safe
1
2
3
4
Item 6: How important do you think getting a COVID-19 vaccine is to protect yourself against COVID-19? Not at all important
A little important
Somewhat important
Very important
1
2
3
4
Item 7: If you had to guess, about how many of your family and friends have received a COVID-19 vaccine? None
Some
Many
Almost all
1
2
3
4
Item 8: How difficult would it be for you / was it for you to get a COVID-19 vaccine? Very difficult
Somewhat difficult
A little difficult
Not at all difficult
1
2
3
4
Item 9: I can get a COVID-19 vaccine if I want to (asked only of unvaccinated respondents). Do not agree
Somewhat agree
Strongly agree
Very strongly agree
1
2
3
4