COVID-19 Vaccine Willingness and Education Level: A Multinational Cross-Sectional Analysis

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Epidemiology
• Social Sciences

Background:

• Vaccine hesitancy poses a significant challenge during global viral pandemics like COVID-19.
• Understanding factors influencing vaccine willingness is crucial for effective public health strategies.
• Identifying vulnerable populations aids in targeted intervention development.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the association between educational attainment and COVID-19 vaccine willingness.
• To inform public health policies aimed at increasing vaccine acceptance.

Main Methods:

• Online and in-person surveys administered to adults aged 18+.
• Data collection included self-reported education levels and vaccine willingness metrics.
• Statistical analysis performed using Microsoft Excel.

Main Results:

• A significant inverse relationship was found between education level and vaccine willingness scores (B = -0.99, p < .001).
• Higher education was associated with greater willingness to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
• The regression model explained 36.4% of the variance in vaccine willingness (R² = 0.364).

Conclusions:

• Education level is a key factor influencing vaccine willingness across diverse populations.
• Findings suggest education can be a strategy to address vaccine hesitancy globally.
• Informing public health policy requires a comprehensive understanding of vaccine acceptance drivers.