- Overall, vaccinated group were younger, predominantly not married, and students compared to the unvaccinated group 


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We can explore factors that affect the uptake of established adult vaccinations to inform efforts of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance. 

- Social Factors 
- Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs
- Racial Factors
- Age

COVID-19 Vaccination Uptake

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Predictors of HPV vaccine uptake among women aged 19-26: importance of a physician's recommendation

- Ongoing vaccination disparities, with Hispanic populations consistently having the lowest coverage for influenza and pneumococcal vaccines
- Door-to-door, population-based survey was conducted in ten Chicago communities from 2015 to 2016
- 1543 adults that completed the survey
- Study participants who received the influenza vaccination were more likely to be female, older, and insured
- Black study participants who had high confidence and trust in their doctor were more likely to be vaccinated (45% vs 20%; P < .01)
- Trust or confidence had no effect on influenza vaccination for Hispanic participants. 

Racial Factors that Affect Adult Vaccination Uptake

- Physician Recommendation
- Socioeconomic Status
- Occupation and Income
- Health care insurance and accessibility
- Education


Social Factors that Affect Adult Vaccination Uptake

Age as a Factor of Adult Vaccination Uptake

- Risk Perception and Hesitancy 
- Emotions and Beliefs

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs that Affect Adult Vaccination Uptake 

- In surveys conducted by the CDC, intent is defined as being absolutely certain, very likely, or somewhat likely to be vaccinated.
- Uptake is the proportion of the eligible population who received a vaccine during a specific time period

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