| Autor: |
Palla, Jayasree, Moparthi, Sindhura, Byndoor, Yatish, Kancherla, Nagaraju, Komaram, Ravi babu |
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Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development; Oct-Dec2023, Vol. 14 Issue 4, p152-158, 7p |
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Background: Vaccine hesitancy continues to impede the attempts made globally in combating the COVID-19 pandemic. Hence, this study aims to determine the socio-demographic factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among the general population in a rural block of Andhra Pradesh. Methods: A community based cross-sectional study was conducted among the general population of a rural block in Andhra Pradesh. A total of 210 participants were recruited through multi- stage random sampling technique. Data was collected through semi-structured schedule method. Descriptive statistics was computed to describe the socio-demographic characteristics, and Chi-square test was applied to assess the association between vaccine hesitancy and socio-demographic characteristics of the study participants. Results: COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy rate among rural population was 45.5%. Statistically significant association was observed between vaccine hesitancy and socio-demographic characteristics like: age between 40-49 years, females, Hindus, illiterates, unemployed, marginal workers, lower middle class and those with two children in their family. Conclusion: High prevalence of vaccine hesitancy was noted among rural population. Mass media strategies, evidence-based communication, and policy measures will have to be implemented across rural areas with special focus on groups identified with vaccine hesitancy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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