Associations between the attitudes toward the COVID-19 vaccine and the motiva tion to get vaccinated against COVID-19 among Japanese workers

Abstract

We investigated the associations between the attitudes toward the COVID-19 vaccine and the motivation to receive the COVID-19 vaccine among Japanese workers using an anonymous questionnaire. This study was conducted dur

ing the period of September through December 2020. The analyzed subjects were 2,061 workers. Regarding “motivation to get vaccinated against COVID-19,” the subjects selected responses from a 9-point scale from “definitely agree” to “definitely disagree.” A total of 67.2% (“definitely agree” to “somewhat agree”) workers had the motivation to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Factor analyses revealed four factors regarding their attitudes toward the COVID-19 vaccine: “protecting the lives and health of oneself and others,” “agreement to pay for the vaccine,” “leading a relaxed live,” and “perceived safety.” As a result of multiple regression analysis, “protecting the lives and health of oneself and others,” “agreement to pay for the vaccine,” and “perceived safety” were significantly associated with “motivation to get vaccinated against COVID-19.” Males were more motivated to receive the vaccine than females. By considering these three factors and gender differences, workers’ motivation to get vaccinated against COVID-19 will be improved.