COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy and Associated Factors among Adults and Adolescents Attending COVID-19 Vaccination Centre of South India-A Cross-Sectional Study
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https://doi.org/10.37506/q79j3s33Keywords:
Vaccine hesitancy, COVID-19 vaccine, Sociodemographic characteristics, side effects.Abstract
Introduction: Challenges related to the acceptance and refusal of COVID-19 vaccination (vaccine hesitancy)
emerged as a significant problem worldwide.
Objectives: 1. To study socio-demographic profile of the study participants.2.To assess association between
sociodemographic characteristics and vaccine hesitancy among study participants.3. To find out the reasons for vaccination hesitancy among study participants.
Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted at COVID-19 vaccination centre, in South India. Study
participants included were subjects who were due for COVID-19 vaccine. Total sample size was 385.Data was
collected by interview technique.
Results: Majority,311(80.8%) of the respondents were urban residents and were in 18-30 age group. Male
respondents were higher 227, (59.0%) than female,158(41.0%). Regarding reasons for COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, majority, 107 (27.8%) reported they were unaware of vaccination schedule followed by 97 (25.2%) not getting time to go for vaccination and 49 (12.7%) respondents reported fear of side effects of COVID-19 vaccine. We found statistically significant association between COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and socio-demographic variables like their residence, age, gender, type of family, educational level, marital status and co-morbidity. Conclusion: Regardless of the source of vaccine hesitancy, interventions to encourage vaccination by simplifying messages and emphasizing benefits can be effective.
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