ABSTRACT. I develop a conceptual framework based on a systematic and comprehensive literature review on COVID-19 threat perceptions and vaccine hesitancy in relation to safety and efficacy concerns. Building my argument by drawing on data collected from de Beaumont, DHL, ICF, KFF, and McKinsey, I performed analyses and made estimates regarding COVID-19 vaccine attitudes and behavior. The data for this research were gathered via an online survey questionnaire. Descriptive statistics of compiled data from the completed surveys were calculated when appropriate.

Keywords: COVID-19; threat perception; vaccine hesitancy; safety; efficacy; attitude

How to cite: Popescu Ljungholm, D. (2021). “COVID-19 Threat Perceptions and Vaccine Hesitancy: Safety and Efficacy Concerns,” Analysis and Metaphysics 20: 50–61. doi: 10.22381/am2020213.

Received 19 May 2021 • Received in revised form 10 August 2021
Accepted 17 August 2021 • Available online 19 August 2021