benton & franklin health district covid-19 vaccine

Covid-19 Vaccine:Benton & Franklin Health District

July 1st , 2021

Methodology

Vaccination Intentions for adults and children → What can we expect ahead?

Vaccine Concerns → How can we address them?

Vaccination Actions → What actions should we consider?

Report Structure

Methodology

1,062 sample survey of Benton & Franklin 18+

Respondents recruited via Internet

Conducted in English and Spanish

Fielded June 15-28, 2021 Oversample of respondents between 18-50 years old

Sample and weights

Frequency Percent Percent after Weighting

Female 662 61.6 51

Male 413 38.4 49

18-24 48 4.5 13

25-34 103 9.6 20

35-44 171 15.9 17

45-54 170 15.8 16

55-64 190 17.7 12

65 380 35.3 22

NonHispanic 951 88.5 69

Hispanic 124 11.5 31

Unvaccinated respondents report strong resistance, but between 4-5 out of 10 are persuadable.

60%

40%

20%

0%

WAITING HESITATING RESISTINGPLANNING

Which of the following statements best describes your vaccine plans?

I’m waiting until it is more

convenient

I feel no urgency

I will vaccinate ASAP

I’m waiting to make sure the

vaccines are safe and effective

I haven’t decided

whether i’ll get vaccinated

I don’t plan on getting vaccinated

8%2% 6%

15% 15%

54%

WAITING HESITATING RESISTINGPLANNING

Which of the following statements best describes your vaccine plans?

I’m waiting until it is more

convenient

I feel no urgency

I will vaccinate ASAP

I’m waiting to make sure the

vaccines are safe and effective

I haven’t decided

whether i’ll get vaccinated

I don’t plan on getting vaccinated

Less resistance among Hispanics, with 27% planning to vaccinate

White Hispanic

60%

40%

20%

0%

18-34 unvaccinated will be encouraged to vaccinate by not having to wear masks

25-54 by traveling and visiting public places.

Nothing encourages the unvaccinated 55+ group.

100%

50%

25%

0%Avoid the long-term

symptoms of COVID-19

To be able to visit with

friends and family safely

Avoid the short-term


To protect other

members of my community

To be able to travel and

revisit public places

None of the

above

18-34 years old 35-54 years old 55+ years old

To protect me and

others in my household

The opportunity

to go without mask

75%

What would encourage you to get vaccinated against COVID-19?

100%

50%

25%

To protect me and


To protect other


None of the above

Avoid the long-term

damage from COVID-19



Avoid the short-term symptoms

of COVID-19



The opportunity

to go without a mask

75%

0%

72% of the respondents will not be encouraged by reasons that may encourage other people to vaccinate

7% 7% 5%7%9%9%10%

72%


Unvaccinated Hispanic respondents are much more sensitive to the influences of the vaccination on their day to day lives

The ability to visit friends, travel, and walk without a mask are somewhat encouraging reasons for Hispanics to vaccinate


To protect me and


To protect other


Avoid the short-term


Avoid the long-term

damage from COVID-19



Avoid the short-term symptoms

of COVID-19



The opportunity

to go without a mask

7% 7% 5%7%9%9%10%

White Hispanic

The most significant factor is perceived low risk of getting seriously sick from COVID-19

The 3 least significant factors are concern about the registration process, missing work, and the cost of the vaccine

40%20%0%

How big a factor are the following in shaping your opinion about getting the COVID-19 vaccine?

60%

Low risk of getting seriously sick from COVID-19

Long-term health risks

Effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine

I don’t trust how fast the vaccine was created

I don’t trust the healthcare system

Short-term side effects

Not enough benefit in getting vaccinated

Registering and administration

Missing work because of side effects

The cost of getting the vaccine

40%20% 80%60%0%


1/3 of Hispanic respondents are concerned with administration and registration

30% afraid to miss work because of the vaccine

20% are concerned about the costs

White Hispanic

Low risk of getting seriously sick from COVID-19

Long-term health risks

Effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine

I don’t trust how fast the vaccine was created


Short-term side effects

Not enough benefit in getting vaccinated

Registering and administration

Missing work because of side effects

The cost of getting the vaccine

How much do you trust the following people or organizations to provide reliable information about a COVID-19 vaccine?

Your own doctor or health care provider

A family member

The CDC and other public health agent

The Benton Franklin Health District

A non-profit organization that...

President Joe Biden

Governor Jay Inslee

A religious leader or other I...

Your local elected officials

A local business leader in your community

Relatively high levels of trust in Benton Franklin health department

Residents trust their personal doctor

40%20% 80%60%0%

81%

57%

54%

54%

44%

43%

38%

31%

24%

24%


50%25% 100%75%0%

Your own doctor or health care provider

White Hispanic

A family member

The CDC and other public health agent

The Benton Franklin Health District

A non-profit organization that...

President Joe Biden

Governor Jay Inslee

A religious leader or other I...

Your local elected officials

A local business leader in your community

Hispanics have significantly higher levels of trust in elected officials

Doctors and health care providers are the most trustworthy source

50%25% 100%75%0%

Parents of 12-15 show somewhat higher resistance to vaccinating their children

Half of the parents are either unwilling or are unsure about vaccinating their children

Do you plan on getting your children vaccinated?

They are vaccinated Yes, as soon as possible I’m not sure yet No

Ages

16-17

Ages

12-15

40%20% 80%60%0%

When it comes to their children, parents are mostly concerned with the long term health risks

What are the 3 most important factors that may prevent you from vaccinating your child/children?

66%

50%

40%

36%

35%

24%

18%

16%

I’m concerned about potential long-term health risks from the vaccine

I’m concerned about potential short-term side effects from the vaccine

I’m not sure about the effectiveness of the Covid-19 vaccine

I don’t think they are at a high risk of getting seriously ill from COVID-19

I’m concerned about potential infertility from the vaccine

I don’t see enough benefit to my children in getting vaccinated

I’m concerned about the process of registering to get the vaccine, and/or ...


What are the 3 most important factors that may prevent you from vaccinating your child/children?

Major differences in what concerns White and Hispanic parent about vaccinating their children:

40%20% 80%60%0%

I’m concerned about potential long-term health risks from the vaccine

I’m concerned about potential short-term side effects from the vaccine

I’m not sure about the effectiveness of the Covid-19 vaccine

I don’t think they are at a high risk of getting seriously ill from COVID-19

I’m concerned about potential infertility from the vaccine

I don’t see enough benefit to my children in getting vaccinated

I’m concerned about the process of registering to get the vaccine, and/or ...


White Hispanic

Hispanic parents are more concerned about the long and short term effects of the vaccine and in particular are more concerned with its effectiveness.

White parents are more likely to feel that the risk that their children will be seriously ill is low and are more concerned about infertility

Although there is no scientific evidence that the COVID-19 vaccine affects fertility, it is still a concern for some people. What is your opinion?

50%25% 100%75%0%

Most parents accept the scientific view that there is no evidence that the vaccine causes infertility

However, most parents have at least some concern

I accept the scientist’s view that the vaccine does not affect fertility, and people should not be concerned

I accept the scientist’s view that the vaccine does not affect fertility, but i can relate to the concern

I believe that the vaccine may affect fertility but getting COVID-19 is more dangerous for fertility than the vaccine

I believe that the vaccine affect fertility and people planning future pregnancies should not vaccinate

34%

35%

16%

16%

What is your overall support in the incentive plan offered by Washington State aiming to increase vaccination rates?

21%

8%

27%

11%

16% 16%

30%

20%

10%

0%Somewhat

opposeNeutralStrongly

opposeSomewhat

favorStrongly favor I am not

familiar with the plan

From those who are aware of the plan about ⅓ support the plan, ⅓ oppose the plan, and ⅓ are neutral

In your opinion, which of the incentives are most effective in increasing vaccination rates?

Higher education

tuition and expense

assistance

Gift cardsLottery cash drawings, with prizes totaling

$2 million

Sports tickets and gear

Game systems and smart speakers

Airline tickets

40%

20%

10%

0%

30%

Lottery was rated as the most effective method to increase vaccination rates, followed by higher education tuition

40%

20%

10%

0%Higher

education tuition and

expense assistance

Gift cardsLottery cash drawings, with prizes totaling

$2 million

Sports tickets and gear

Game systems and smart speakers

18-34 35-54 55+

Airline tickets

30%

In your opinion, which of the incentives are most effective to increase vaccination rates?

There were some age differences in incentive preference

55+ respondents have higher preference for gift cards compared to younger respondents and lower preference for the specific benefits

18-34 respondents have higher preference for tuition

Overall, 16% of unvaccinated respondents report that the plan will increase their likelihood to vaccinate

Unvaccinated Hispanic respondents are much more likely to be encouraged by incentives

How does the Washington State plan influence your vaccination intentions? unvaccinated respondents only

Decreases my willingness to vaccinate It does not affect my willingness to vaccinate

Increases my willingness to vaccinate

50%25% 100%75%0%

Total

Male

Female

18-34

35-54

55+

White

Hispanic

Who do you think should incentivize people to vaccinate?

50%

30%

10%

0%The country The stateNo one Workplaces The city Local

businessUniversities Sport groups

20%

40%

37% think that the County or the State should offer the incentives

40% believe that no one should offer incentives to vaccinate

Setting up a mobile vaccination site in

your neighborhood

Making it easier to get vaccinated at night or on

weekends

Offering free in-home vaccination

appointments

Would any of the following options make it more likely for you to get vaccinated in the near future? unvaccinated respondents only

50%

30%

10%

0%

20%

40%

1 out of 3 unvaccinated respondents report that making it easier to vaccinate at nights or on weekends will have a positive effect on their likelihood to vaccinate

No major differences between the groups

Intentions by area unvaccinated respondents only

Kennewick Other Pasco Richland

I am planning to get vaccinated ASAP 3.0% 7.1% 7.7% 23.4%

I am waiting until it is more convenient / I feel no urgency to do so

2.0% 9% 16.7% 6.4%

I’m planning to get vaccinated but waiting to make sure the vaccines are safe and effective

27.0% 5.4% 5.1% 23.4%

I haven’t decided whether I’ll get vaccinated

6.0% 17.9% 26.9% 8.5%

I don’t plan on getting vaccinated 62.0% 60.7% 43.6% 38.3%

Major concerns by areaunvaccinated respondents only


Effectiveness 62% 48% 73% 61%

Trust in the health system 66% 69% 64% 55%

Low risk of getting ill 49% 73% 78% 74%

Long term health risks 78% 89% 90% 70%

Short term side effect 69% 75% 79% 85%

Registration and administration process 41% 57% 37% 52%

Not enough benefit 67% 73% 49% 63%

Don’t trust how fast 79% 79% 64% 74%

Vaccine costs 8% 16% 12% 19%

Reliability of source by region (unvaccinated respondents only)


CDC 13% 16% 30% 32%

President Biden 14% 13% 27% 11%

Governor Jay Inslee 11% 14% 20% 11%

Banton and Franklin Health District 25% 10% 29% 38%

Local Elected Officials 17% 10% 26% 15%

Doctor 59% 58% 70% 75%

NonProfit organization 17% 37% 28% 15%

Religious Leader 25% 31% 27% 15%

Business Leader 19% 21% 20% 15%

Family Member 64% 71% 66% 75%

Vaccine Incentive Program by region (unvaccinated respondents only)


Nights and weekends 26% 37% 29% 30%

Mobile sites in neighbourhood 9% 18% 13% 37%

In hope appointments 24% 26% 18% 28%

Incentives - general attitude 16% 31% 22% 56%

Incentive - Lottery 25% 18% 44% 36%

Incentive - Higher education tuition 28% 49% 11% 32%

Incentive - Gift Card 21% 7% 24% 9%

Of the unvaccinated population, 54% adult respondents are not planning to vaccinate but 46% are persuadable

Summary and implications - Intentions

16% of the unvaccinated group are willing to vaccinate , they just didn’t get to it

An additional 30% are waiting for more evidence that the vaccine is safe and efficient or are hesitating in general

About 20% of the parents will vaccinate their children ASAP, 30% will not ,and 20% are hesitant.

Unvaccinated respondents have completely different views than vaccinated respondents on the vaccine; and most of the unvaccinated are not sensitive to reasons that encouraged vaccinated respondents to vaccinate

Summary and implications - Concerns

The most significant concern that adult respondents have about the vaccine is the vaccine’s potential long-term risks and the low risk of getting seriously ill from Covid-19

The most significant concern parents have about getting their children to vaccinate is potential long-term risks

Although most parents accept the scientific view about the vaccine and infertility, they are somewhat concerned about it

Respondents are evenly distributed between supporting, opposing, and apathetic about the Washington State incentive plan.

Summary and implications - Actions

The Lottery was rated as the most effective method to increase vaccination rates, followed by tuition for higher education

Although most unvaccinated respondents report they will not be encouraged by incentives, 16% will.

Almost half of the respondents report that making it easier to vaccinate at nights or on weekends will have a positive effect on their likelihood to vaccinate, making it a recommended action to increase vaccination rates.

Significantly less resistance among Hispanics compared to non-Hispanics; 27% of Hispanics are planning to vaccinate

Summary and implications - Ethnicity

Hispanic respondents are more sensitive to how getting vaccinated will shape their day-to-day life such as the ability to visit friends, travel, and walk without a mask

More than other groups, Hispanics are concerned with the registration and administration process and missing work

Hispanic parents are more concerned about the long and short term effects of the vaccine on children and in particular are more concerned with its effectiveness.

Summary and implications - RegionWhat are their intentions? What are their concerns? Who they trust for

information about the vaccine

What are the recommended actions?

Richland, Benton 6 out of 10 are persuadable, most of them are either planning to vaccinate ASAP or waiting to make sure the vaccine is safe and effective

8 out of 10 are concerned with Short-term side effects or perceive the risk of getting seriously ill f as low. Half are concerned about the registration process and 4 out of 10 from missing our work.

3 out of 4 trust their own doctor and a family member. 4 out of 10 trust Benton and Franklin health district.

Opening mobile sites in the neighborhoods. Positive attitude towards incentives, especially lottery and high education tuition.

Kennewick, Benton 4 out of 10 are persuadable. Most of them are waiting to make sure that vaccines are safe and effective

Long term side effects and the speed that the vaccine was developed are their major concerns. 1 in 4 are concerned with registration process and 1 in 4 about missing out work.

4 out of 10 trust their own doctor and a family member. No other trustworthy sources with more than 25% trust.

In home as well as night and weekends appointments. Negative attitudes towards incentive with no strong preference for a specific type.

Pasco, Franklin 6 out of 10 are persuadable, most of them are still undecided or feel no urgency to vaccinate

9 out of 10 are concerned about long-term health risks. They are somewhat less concerned about missing out work or the registration process

7 out of 10 trust their own doctor and a family member. No other trustworthy sources with more than 39% trust

Night and weekends appointments, relatively negative attitude towards incentive, preference for lottery.

Other 4 out of 10 are persuadable most of them are still undecided

9 out of 10 are concerned with long term side effects. However, 6 out of 10 are concerned with the registration and administration process or about missing out work

7 out of 10 trust a family member, 6 out of 10 trust their doctor and almost 4 out of 10 trust non-profit organizations

Night and weekends appointments. Preference for high education tuition as an incentive

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