Understanding Public Attitudes Towards the COVID-19 Vaccination

Not Applicable

Withdrawn

• Conditions: Vaccination; Covid19
• Interventions: Behavioral: Communication about the COVID-19 vaccination from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health

• Registration Number: NCT05023512
• Lead Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Worcester

Brief Summary

The objective of this study is to better understand public attitudes towards coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination. This understanding will inform the development of community engagement strategies to be used in future interventions and studies aimed at addressing factors that impact the disproportionate burden of COVID-19 in under-served and vulnerable communities.

Detailed Description

The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has rapidly instigated a global pandemic. As of this writing, there are more than 33 million documented cases of infection in the United States (US). Furthermore, in the US, COVID-19 has disrupted the economy, overwhelmed the healthcare system, led to widespread school cancellations, and caused more than 595,000 deaths since March 2020.

The availability of three highly effective vaccines against COVID-19 within a year of the start of the pandemic is an extraordinary achievement and cause for great optimism. However, a significant proportion of adults in the U.S. have not accepted vaccination against COVID-19. Efforts are needed to identify effective messages and communication strategies to overcome COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy.

To address this need, the investigators plan to conduct two rapid surveys among Massachusetts residents, to assess attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccination.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2021-08-24
• Study First Submitted QC: 2021-08-24
• Study First Posted: 2021-08-26
• Study Start: 2021-10-28
• Status Verified: 2022-06
• Last Update Submitted: 2022-06-02
• Last Update Posted: 2022-06-06
• Primary Completion: 2022-07-15
• Study Completion: 2022-09-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: WITHDRAWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

• Massachusetts resident
• Adult (age 18 and over)
• English or Spanish speaking

Exclusion Criteria

• Non-English or Spanish speaking

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: FACTORIAL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Message 2	Communication about the COVID-19 vaccination from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health	Participants will be randomized to receive version #2 of 2 different versions of a message from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health regarding the COVID-19 vaccination.
Message 1	Communication about the COVID-19 vaccination from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health	Participants will be randomized to receive version #1 of 2 different versions of a message from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health regarding the COVID-19 vaccination.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Intent to be vaccinated against Covid-19 among unvaccinated participants	Through survey completion, an average of 12 minutes	The survey includes a question that assesses participants' willingness to be vaccinated against Covid-19 if they are unvaccinated. Responses include Yes, No, or Not Sure to being vaccinated against Covid-19.