Factors related to COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Saudi Arabia

Autor: Yaser A. Al Naam, Salah H. Elsafi, Zeyad S. Alkharraz, Thekra N. Almaqati, Ahmed M. Alomar, Ibrahim A. Al Balawi, Arulanantham Z. Jebakumar, Aisha A. Ghazwani, Saleh S. Almusabi, Sattam Albusaili, Fahad A. Mashwal, Eidan M. Al Zahrani
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: Public Health in Practice, Vol 3, Iss , Pp 100258- (2022)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2666-5352
DOI: 10.1016/j.puhip.2022.100258
Popis: Objectives: To assess the amount of vaccine hesitancy and its determinants in relation to various demographic, social, and personal characteristics among the Saudi population. Study design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: we utilized a structured questionnaire on a five point-Likert scale that included immunization process awareness, perception towards immunization and factors leading to vaccine refusal. Results: The study included 5965 participants characterized according to various demographical factors. The participant's knowledge, perception, and the factors affecting the decision of taking the vaccine were calculated. About 40.7% had enough information about COVID-19 vaccines and were willing to take it. The participant's perception towards COVID-19 vaccines is proportional to their knowledge and varied with the personal characteristics. Factors influencing vaccine use varied also with personal characteristics. Intent to be vaccinated was higher among older age groups, advanced education, retirees, and higher income persons (P
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