Variation of COVID-19 vaccination percentage by industry and occupation in Michigan

This manuscript examines the percentage of individuals who were vaccinated for COVID-19 by their industry and occupation. Data from the Michigan Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (MIBRFSS), a sample of the Michigan general population 18 years and older were analyzed. Data were weighted using an iterative proportional fitting methodology. Survey logistic regressions based on complex survey design were employed to predict the percentage of COVID-19 vaccination in different industries and occupations. All predicted percentages in the regression analysis were adjusted for respondents age, sex, race, ethnicity, health status, Flu vaccination, smoking status, tested positive for COVID, and education level. Seventy-eight percent of the general Michigan population had at least one COVID-19 shot. Respondents in the Agriculture and Construction sectors and Building/Grounds/Cleaning/Maintenance and Construction/Extraction occupation groups were less likely to be vaccinated while those in the Healthcare and Social Assistance sector and Education and Office/Administration occupation groups were more likely to be vaccinated. There were no significant differences by industry or occupation for why respondents were not vaccinated. The data derived in this study can be used to prioritize certain industry/occupation groups for increased efforts to encourage vaccination but did not suggest that any particular message should be used to help increase vaccination rates for a specific industry or occupation.