| Affiliation: | 1. Bronx Community College, City University of New York, New York, New York, USA;2. Brooklyn College, City University of New York, Brooklyn, New York, USA Graduate Center, City University of New York, New York, New York, USA;3. Kingsborough Community College, City University of New York, Brooklyn, New York, USA |
| Abstract: | COVID-19 vaccine concerns remain high among Americans. Although recent studies have investigated the sociodemographic disparities in vaccine concerns, less attention has been given to reasons for vaccine skepticism and psychosocial factors that may explain it. The current study examined specific types of vaccine concerns among a diverse sample of college students (N = 1985) living in New York City. Participants who identified as Black, younger, with later immigrant generational status, and those with more conservative political leanings reported more vaccine concerns. Concerns regarding vaccine side effects were the most frequently reported source of concern. Reason for getting vaccinated, personal experiences with COVID, and COVID stress was also associated with vaccine concerns. Study results emphasize the importance of sociodemographic factors and COVID knowledge and stress in examining and addressing vaccine concerns. |
