A new Vaccines in Kentucky Poll, commissioned by the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky, shows efforts to encourage COVID-19 vaccines have persuaded two-thirds of those who said earlier this year they were open to changing their minds.<\/p>\n
The poll, conducted August 4 to September 4, showed overall lower hesitancy by about one-third, compared to a similar poll conducted six months ago.<\/p>\n
The new poll shows nearly 75 percent of Kentuckians have received a COVID-19 vaccine. About one-in-five Kentuckians who have not yet received the COVID-19 vaccine say theyll definitely or probably get it. Just under half of those who have not received the vaccine say theyll definitely not get it, while a quarter say theyll probably not get it.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
More than one-third of people who have not gotten the vaccine say nothing will motivate them to change their minds. One-in-five people say they want more time for testing and research. And about one-in-six want more evidence and information about COVID, the vaccines, safety, efficacy, and side effects.<\/p>\n
Overall, Kentuckians believe in the efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccines, including their protection against new strains of the coronavirus. However, people who have received a vaccination believe this significantly more than those who have not received a COVID-19 vaccine.<\/p>\n
This poll is encouraging because it shows there are still Kentuckians who are open to learning more and getting the COVID-19 vaccine, said Ben Chandler, president and CEO, Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky.<\/p>\n
The Foundation continues to support local efforts to get more Kentuckians vaccinated so they can be better protected from serious illness and death from COVID-19.Its why weve also opened $20,000 in mini grants to help organizations get the facts about the vaccine out.<\/p>\n
Kentuckians Split<\/p>\n
The Vaccines in Kentucky Poll also showed Kentuckians are split when it comes to what precautions they are comfortable with to guard against the coronavirus from wearing a mask to showing proof of vaccine to enter businesses.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Mask Wearing<\/p>\n
One-in-three Kentuckians reports always wearing a mask in an outdoor crowded public space, while one-third wear a mask sometimes or occasionally, and one-third never wear a mask.More than a quarter of those who have taken the COVID-19 vaccine never wear a mask, while almost four-in-10 who have not gotten the vaccine never wear a mask.Almost half of Kentuckians say they always wear a mask indoors in a crowded public space.This includes almost half of those who have been vaccinated and more than one-third of those who have not received the COVID-19 vaccine.<\/p>\n
More than half of women report wearing a mask at all times in a crowded, indoor public space compared to just over one-in-three men.<\/p>\n
Almost a quarter of those unvaccinated say they never wear a mask indoors in a crowded public space.Showing Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination<\/p>\n
When it comes to showing proof of vaccination to enter a business, Kentuckians have different views based on the type of business.<\/p>\n
Two-thirds think its a bad idea to require proof of vaccine to enter a grocery or retail store.While slightly more than half think its a bad idea for restaurants and bars to require proof of vaccination, slightly more than half think its a good idea for sporting events and concerts to require people to show their vaccine card.There is more consensus when it comes to public transportation. Nearly two-thirds of Kentuckians think its a good idea to require proof of vaccination to board a plane or ride a train or bus.<\/p>\n
Student Mandates<\/p>\n
Kentuckians are split on whether children ages 12 and older should be required to get the COVID-19 vaccine to attend school in-person. However, two-thirds of people who live with children in their home think its a bad idea.<\/p>\n
More than two-thirds of Kentuckians think its a good idea for schools to require unvaccinated children to wear masks at school. For those who have children living in their homes, that number drops just below two-thirds.<\/p>\n
The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky commissioned the Vaccines in Kentucky Poll. It was conducted August 4 September 4, 2021, by the Institute for Policy Research at the University of Cincinnati. More than 500 adults from throughout Kentucky were polled by telephone. The poll includes a +\/- 4.3 percent margin of error.<\/p>\n
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