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In Lithuania, at least 72% of those vaccinated are currently vaccinated. Adults.
20.3 percent. 18.7% of those surveyed said they did not have an opinion on the third vaccine. stated that he would not be vaccinated with a booster dose of the vaccine. 18.5 percent indicated that they had not been vaccinated at all.
Reveal trends
According to Vilmorus’ chief sociologist, Vladas Gaidis, when estimating the proportion of the country’s vaccinated population, it can be said that more than half of them would be vaccinated with the booster dose.
“If we look at whether those who have been vaccinated tend to (get vaccinated) with the third vaccine, more than half of the people get it, about 52 percent of those who have been vaccinated,” V. Gaidys told BNS.
However, he noted that this survey tended to show a trend, as respondents were not asked if they had been vaccinated, but could choose one of the four options themselves.
The proportion of respondents who indicated that they had not been vaccinated is lower than the proportion of unvaccinated in society.
According to V. Gaidis, this can be explained by the fact that some of the most passive members of society are not reached at the polls. According to him, this applies not only to vaccines, but also to interviewing people about whether they are preparing to vote in elections.
According to V. Gaidis, when evaluating separate groups of respondents, the previously observed correlation between those who view vaccines positively and “rationality, confidence in the world order and knowledge” remains: people with higher education see vaccination of most favorable way.
“Among those who have been vaccinated, there are more people who will continue to be vaccinated, most obviously people over seventy years with higher education, inhabitants of large cities,” said the sociologist.
Doubt is fueled by uncertainty
Aurelija Žvirblienė, a professor at the Vilnius University Institute of Biotechnology, says public doubts about the booster dose may be fueled by uncertainty: it is not yet known whether it will actually be recommended to the entire population and after some time.
“When the vaccine was presented to the public, most vaccines were talked about as two doses, or Johnson & Johnson was about a single dose, and I can understand that some of the public seems to be misled into saying the same and be different, “she said.
A. Žvirblienė hoped that the percentage of people who were in favor of the third vaccine would increase as more people received it, it would become common and known.
“Younger people who may need booster shots will probably need them later, and seeing that example from older people will also make it easier to accept the problem.” I think the result, which is here now, will not necessarily be the same. case when reinforcement is started, because sometimes the fears are simply because it has not been tested, “he said.
Therefore, according to the professor, how good can be assessed the result that among the oldest population in the country – 70 years and older – 53.7% are in favor of booster vaccination. surveyed.
It is important to understand the reasons
According to A. Žvirblienė, in order for people to maintain immunization in the future, it is important to understand what the fifth of respondents who indicated they are undecided are doing.
“It shows that these people are not against it, but they may lack more information,” said the professor.
He emphasizes that there is currently a lot of opposition in society on the issue of vaccines, so it is important not to delve into the differences, but to try to understand the reasons why these people would not dare to get vaccinated.
The professor considered this as a precaution.
“As long as there is no complete conviction that it is necessary or that it will not harm, a person does not make a decision, he makes decisions carefully. Perhaps that explains that attitude towards society,” said A. Žvirblienė.
Exact study results:
Question: The government has announced plans to make an additional booster dose of coronavirus (COVID-19) available to the public in the fall. Will you be vaccinated or not with this booster dose?
Answers: yes, I am going to vaccinate – 42.4%; no – 18.7 percent; I did not vaccinate 18.5% at all; I don’t know / don’t have an opinion 20.3 prorc.
The survey was conducted from September 9 to 16. 1003 Lithuanian residents over the age of 18 were interviewed by telephone. Its maximum error is 3.1 percent.
