[Thread] 1. Two thirds of South Africans say they'll take a #CovidVaccine, according to the @HSRCza + @go2uj's #COVID19 Democracy survey. Question asked: “If a Covid-19 vaccine became available to you, would you take it?” 67% = yes, 14% probably, 12% = no. bit.ly/3iJpn7p 
2. Trust in the government's #COVID19 response influenced whether someone was willing to take a #CovidVaccine. Only 36% of those saying #CyrilRamaphosa was doing a bad job were willing to take a jab vs. 73% of those stating he was doing a good job: bit.ly/3iJpn7p
3. The results speak to the significance of leadership in shaping attitudes around #CovidVaccines. One response: “Yes I will [get the jab] as long as I get it from the trusted people who work under government, and be 100% sure that it’s a real vaccine.” bit.ly/3iJpn7p
4. Being willing to sacrifice certain human rights if it helps prevent the spread of #COVID19SA also played a role: 76% of those willing to sacrifice some rights were willing to take a #CovidVaccine vs. 40% of those unwilling to sacrifice rights: bit.ly/3iJpn7p
5. The HSRC/UJ survey shows transparency will be key in addressing #CovidVaccine hesitancy + good leadership essential. To persuade people about the benefits of vaccination the gov will have to listen to the range of concerns, not just conspiracy theories, and address them.
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