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Individuals with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are at increased risk for morbidity and mortality from severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. Although vaccinations should be a priority for individuals with high-risk CVDs, some may be hesitant to pursue such interventions. This cross-sectional study was designed to document the prevalence and correlates of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among myocardial infarction (MI) patients in China. Participants diagnosed with MI were recruited from Beijing Anzhen Hospital between October 17, 2021 and May 17, 2022. The primary outcome was prevalence rate of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. Demographics and attitudes toward vaccination were also assessed as potential correlates of vaccine hesitancy. A total of 565 MI patients were consecutively included for analyses. The percentage of participants that reported vaccine hesitancy was 32 …