- 40% of respondents fell into the enthusiastic camp and reported eagerness to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
- Another 20% were in the watchful group, which means they weren't against the vaccine, but were worried about side effects and didn't want to be first in line.
- 14% were classified as cost-anxious — they tended to be younger and live in rural areas, and they perceived that the costs of the vaccine in time and money exceeded the benefits.
- 9% were system distrusters, who were more likely to be minorities, and believed the vaccine had not been adequately tested for their group.
- The last 17% were conspiracy believers who tended to be Republican and had little fear of COVID-19 itself. They often subscribed to more outlandish and harmful theories about vaccines.
Read here (Axios, Feb 20, 2021)
