COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among
COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among
Alaska Native People, 2021
Dana Diehl, Director Wellness Program, ANTHC
Melissa Toffolon
MPH, PhD
, Consultant, Actionable Data Consulting
January 2022
The data…..
Alaska Department of Health and
Human Services conducted an
online link and a phone survey with
1250 Alaskans in June and July 2021
Demographics of Alaska Native People sample
(148 respondents)
Although most respondents were……..
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From Southcentral/Anchorage
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Women
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Less than 45 years old
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Had less than a college degree
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Not married
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Earned less than $80,000/year
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Had three or more people in their household
…..whole sample was corrected (weighted) for vaccination status; age,
martial status, gender, party affiliation, and education level.
There are limitations of confidence in
the data…..
Not a large sample of Alaska Native people for the whole state (148)
There may be important differences between regions that are not
captured
Survey relied on phone and internet – won’t include those without
connection to these
Survey only conducted in English
Sample weighted (corrected) for entire population not just Alaska
Native people
Less hesitant and more hesitant
87 people
Less
Hesitant
61 people
More
Hesitant
Those respondents who answered
that they are “
definitely
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“
probably yes
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vaccine, are “
unsure
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“
probably not
” going to get
vaccinated.
Those respondents who answered
that they would “
definitely not
”
get the vaccine.
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One in four of the most hesitant respondents felt
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Reasons for not getting vaccinated
Reasons for not getting vaccinated
Reasons for not getting vaccinated
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Not having to quarantine if you receive the
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Being able to visit with other vaccinated
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Would you get your child vaccinated?
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Providers are not consistently offering their
patients discussion and information on the vaccine.
Some of the vaccine hesitant would be open to
this.
Want to know more?
We can help you find out more about what your patients/community members think
about the vaccine and what they want to know/receive.
This grant will fund our assistance with conducting interviews and/or survey in your
region/community. Currently the project is being reviewed by the Alaska Area IRB for
a determination of non-research.
Contact: Melissa Toffolon;
mt@actionabledataconsulting.com
;
(907)414-8180
The findings of a survey conducted by the Alaska Department of Health and Human Services in 2021 on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Alaska Native people. The data reveals demographic insights, levels of hesitancy, perceived risk, and reasons for vaccine reluctance. Limitations in the data are highlighted, emphasizing the need for further research.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Alaska Native People, 2021 Dana Diehl, Director Wellness Program, ANTHC Melissa Toffolon MPH, PhD, Consultant, Actionable Data Consulting January 2022
The data.. Alaska Department of Health and Human Services conducted an online link and a phone survey with 1250 Alaskans in June and July 2021
Demographics of Alaska Native People sample (148 respondents) Although most respondents were .. From Southcentral/Anchorage Women Less than 45 years old Had less than a college degree Not married Earned less than $80,000/year Had three or more people in their household ..whole sample was corrected (weighted) for vaccination status; age, martial status, gender, party affiliation, and education level.
There are limitations of confidence in the data .. Not a large sample of Alaska Native people for the whole state (148) There may be important differences between regions that are not captured Survey relied on phone and internet won t include those without connection to these Survey only conducted in English Sample weighted (corrected) for entire population not just Alaska Native people
Less hesitant and more hesitant 61 people More Hesitant 87 people Less Hesitant Those respondents who answered that they are definitely or probably yes - going to get the vaccine, are unsure, or are probably not going to get vaccinated. Those respondents who answered that they would definitely not get the vaccine.
Discuss risk for COVID Discuss risk for COVID- -19 infection: Not all vaccine hesitant individuals think there is no risk from COVID-19 One in four of the most hesitant respondents felt they were at risk 19 infection:
Reasons for not getting vaccinated FEAR AND SAFETY FEAR AND SAFETY Less hesitant X X X X X More hesitant X X X X X X Lack of trust in the vaccine Lack of trust in the vaccine No FDA approval No FDA approval Potential side effects Potential side effects Concern of having an allergic reaction Concern of having an allergic reaction Potential long Potential long- -term effects term effects Concerns about safety with fertility or Concerns about safety with fertility or pregnancy pregnancy Scared of needles Scared of needles X
Reasons for not getting vaccinated CONSPIRACY THEORIES/FREEDOM ISSUES CONSPIRACY THEORIES/FREEDOM ISSUES Less hesitant Less hesitant More hesitant Issues with government involvement or Issues with government involvement or conspiracies conspiracies It is a big experiment. It is a big experiment. SPECIFIC TO INDIVIDUAL STATUS SPECIFIC TO INDIVIDUAL STATUS I have a condition that makes it I have a condition that makes it contraindicated contraindicated I have already had COVID I have already had COVID- -19 19 X X X X X X X X
Reasons for not getting vaccinated ACCESS ISSUES ACCESS ISSUES More hesitant X X X X X X Less hesitant Haven t found time Haven t found time Don t know where to get it Don t know where to get it Don t know how much it costs Don t know how much it costs Don t have access/too complicated Don t have access/too complicated Don t know if I can get it yet Don t know if I can get it yet Don t have money to see regular doctor to discuss Don t have money to see regular doctor to discuss if I am candidate for vaccine if I am candidate for vaccine Lack of transportation Lack of transportation Lazy/haven t gotten around to it Lazy/haven t gotten around to it Limited appointments to get the vaccine Limited appointments to get the vaccine X X X
Focus on the following motivating factors Focus on the following motivating factors (especially when engaging the less hesitant): Helping to protect family and friends Returning life to normal Not having long-term health problems if you receive the vaccine Not having to quarantine if you receive the vaccine Being able to visit with other vaccinated people
Would you get your child vaccinated? 20 of the More Hesitant had children 12-18 years 12 of the Less Hesitant had children 12-18 years 15 would definitely NOT get their child vaccinated One would definitely NOT get their child vaccinated
Create campaigns to get eligible children vaccinated: Create campaigns to get eligible children vaccinated: Some adults who were vaccine hesitant said they would consider having their child vaccinated
Use media popular among Alaska Native people in Use media popular among Alaska Native people in Alaska Alaska to get news and information daily: Internet searches Facebook Internet videos Streaming TV
Trusted messengers for COVID-19 information
Educate and involve trusted messengers in Educate and involve trusted messengers in campaigns: campaigns: Healthcare providers Faith leaders Elders/community leaders
Seen doctor in the last 3 months (56%) Did the provider ? Did the provider ? Less Hesitant Less Hesitant (32 respondents) (32 respondents) More Hesitant More Hesitant (51 respondents) (51 respondents) .speak to you about vaccines? 61% 50% .explain how vaccines were developed? 32% 19% .discuss possible side effects? 28% 13% discuss your health history related to the vaccine 48% 31% encourage you to get vaccine? 32% 47% .discourage you from getting vaccine? 0% 19% offer you the vaccine? 48% 53%
Empower providers to discuss and offer the vaccine Empower providers to discuss and offer the vaccine to patients to patients: Providers are not consistently offering their patients discussion and information on the vaccine. Some of the vaccine hesitant would be open to this.
Want to know more? We can help you find out more about what your patients/community members think about the vaccine and what they want to know/receive. This grant will fund our assistance with conducting interviews and/or survey in your region/community. Currently the project is being reviewed by the Alaska Area IRB for a determination of non-research. Contact: Melissa Toffolon; mt@actionabledataconsulting.com; (907)414-8180
