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Investigation of the influencing factors with the uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine booster dose among the general population of Ardabil, Iran: A cross-sectional study.
Document Type
Academic Journal
Author
NeJhaddadgar N; Social Determinants of Health Research Center Ardabil University of Medical Sciences Ardabil Iran.; Jafarzadeh M; Department of Infectious Diseases, School of Medicine Ardabil University of Medical Sciences Ardabil Iran.; Khazir Z; Tabas School of Nursing Birjand University of Medical Sciences Birjand Iran.; Yoosefi Lebni J; Social Determinants of Health Research Center Lorestan University of Medical Sciences Khorramabad Iran.; Rostami M; Students Research Committee Paramedical School of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences Kermanshah Iran.; Janjani P; Cardiovascular Research Center, Health Institute, Imam-Ali Hospital Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences Kermanshah Iran.; Ziapour A; Cardiovascular Research Center, Health Institute, Imam-Ali Hospital Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences Kermanshah Iran.
Source
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons, Inc Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 101728855 Publication Model: eCollection Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 2398-8835 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 23988835 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Health Sci Rep Subsets: PubMed not MEDLINE
Subject
Language
English
Abstract
Background and Aims: Vaccination is one of the most efficient approaches to combating COVID-19 if it is adequately embraced by the general population. Numerous factors influence the uptake or refusal of the booster dose. The goal of this study was to look at the different factors that affect how the general population in Ardabil feels about getting vaccine boosters (annual boosters) for COVID-19 and to evaluate those feelings.
Methods and Materials: In the city of Ardabil, general population, perceptions towards the COVID-19 vaccine booster (annual boosters) dose were evaluated using a cross-sectional survey design between January 2 and March 25, 2022. A questionnaire was developed and filled out by 662 subjects via phone calls from healthcare providers. Descriptive statistics, the Chi-square test, the correlation coefficient, and regression analysis were run for the analysis of quantitative data.
Results: The findings of the research revealed that 238 participants, or 35.9%, had previously gotten the booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccination, while 198 participants, or 29.2%, expressed a desire to do so as soon as feasible. A total of 187 (28.2%) respondents reported not wanting to get a booster dose, and 39 (5.7%) could not decide. In the factors found to affect decisions not to accept regular doses, adverse effects (45.4%) and the presence of misinformation (30%) were the most important. Regression in educational achievement, and following the COVID-19 news showed to be the major predictors of the subjects' attitudes toward the regular COVID-19 vaccine.
Conclusion: The present findings revealed that low confidence in the efficiency of the booster shot and misinformation are two critical factors to consider in educational planning and interventions.
Competing Interests: The authors declare no conflicts of interest.
(© 2023 Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences. Health Science Reports published by Wiley Periodicals LLC.)
Methods and Materials: In the city of Ardabil, general population, perceptions towards the COVID-19 vaccine booster (annual boosters) dose were evaluated using a cross-sectional survey design between January 2 and March 25, 2022. A questionnaire was developed and filled out by 662 subjects via phone calls from healthcare providers. Descriptive statistics, the Chi-square test, the correlation coefficient, and regression analysis were run for the analysis of quantitative data.
Results: The findings of the research revealed that 238 participants, or 35.9%, had previously gotten the booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccination, while 198 participants, or 29.2%, expressed a desire to do so as soon as feasible. A total of 187 (28.2%) respondents reported not wanting to get a booster dose, and 39 (5.7%) could not decide. In the factors found to affect decisions not to accept regular doses, adverse effects (45.4%) and the presence of misinformation (30%) were the most important. Regression in educational achievement, and following the COVID-19 news showed to be the major predictors of the subjects' attitudes toward the regular COVID-19 vaccine.
Conclusion: The present findings revealed that low confidence in the efficiency of the booster shot and misinformation are two critical factors to consider in educational planning and interventions.
Competing Interests: The authors declare no conflicts of interest.
(© 2023 Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences. Health Science Reports published by Wiley Periodicals LLC.)