Table 2 Descriptive statistics of COVID-19 prevention practices, COVID-19 vaccine knowledge, COVID-19 infection, testing, and vaccine history, and vaccine hesitancy (N = 1112)

COVID-19 prevention practices

High

528

47.9

39.6–56.4

Low

580

52.1

43.6–60.4

COVID-19 vaccine knowledge

High knowledge

579

54.3

43.8–64.5

Low knowledge

513

45.7

35.5–56.2

History of COVID-19 infection

36

3.6

2.4–5.5

Ever tested for COVID-19

373

33.9

25.0-44.1

Tested positive for COVID-19

39

10.0

4.3–21.5

At least 1 dose of the vaccine

227

20.5

13.9–29.3

Vaccine hesitancy items (dichotomized)

Would get the COVID-19 vaccine if offered

403

36.8

35.8–37.8

Get a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible if available

350

31.9

31.0-32.9

Positive attitude towards receiving a COVID-19 vaccine

430

39.3

38.3–40.1

If a COVID-19 vaccine was available at my local pharmacy, I would get it as soon as possible

351

32.0

31.1–33.0

If my family or friends were thinking of getting a COVID-19 vaccination, I would encourage them

521

47.7

46.7–48.7

I would describe myself as willing to get the COVID-19 vaccine

396

36.4

35.4–37.3

Taking a covid-19 vaccination is important

674

62.3

61.3–63.3