As we prepare for the rollout of the new COVID-19 vaccines, providers are already getting requests from patients and families for vaccinated caregivers. We were curious how strongly people felt about their providers being vaccinated, so we did a quick survey. Turns out, people feel very strongly about this.
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About the Survey
Digital survey fielded on Thursday, Dec. 3
TOTAL RESPONDENTS: 599
BY AGE: 35 to 44 = 53% 45 to 54 = 22% > 54 = 25%
BY GENDER: Female = 54% Male = 46%
Survey Findings
65% of all respondents said a provider’s COVID-19 vaccine status will have “some” or “significant” impact on their willingness to receive care.
35% – Significant impact
30% – Some impact
19% – Little impact
16% – No impact
Survey Findings
Younger respondents’ decisions were somewhat more influenced by whether a provider is vaccinated.
> 54 years old
50%
said it would impact their decision
45-54 years old
62%
said it would impact their decision
35-44 years old
64%
said it would impact their decision
Survey Findings
Midwest respondents were 20% more likely than the national average to say a provider’s vaccination status would have NO effect on their willingness to get care.
Survey Findings
Men are far more concerned about vaccine status. They were nearly two times as likely to say a provider’s COVID-19 vaccine status would “significantly impact” their willingness to receive care (46% of men vs. 26% of women).
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