Socioeconomic determinants and reasons for non-acceptance to vaccination recommendations during the 3 - 5 waves of the COVID-19 pandemic in Hungary.

Background: In Hungary, although six types of vaccines were widely available, the percentage of people receiving the primary series of COVID-19 vaccination remained below the EU average. This paper investigates the reasons for Hungary's lower vaccination coverage by exploring changing attitudes towards vaccination, socio-demographic determinants, and individual reasons for non-acceptance during the 3 - 5 pandemic waves of COVID-19.

Methods: The study's empirical analysis is based on representative surveys conducted in Hungary between February 19, 2021, and June 30, 2022.