The Likelihood of the Saudi Population to Accept Covid-19 Vaccine

Alshehri, Abdulaziz Jaber and Alqorashi, Amani Mohammad and Felemban, Bahaa Ali and Alsayed, Fahad Oudah and Bagazi, Ghadah Omar and Shalabi, Maram and Aldousari, Mohammed Mefleh and Almohammadi, Nehad Abdul Rahman and Almuwallad, Meshal Abdulrahman and Hamzi, Samirah Hassan and Almawardi, Souad Ayman (2022) The Likelihood of the Saudi Population to Accept Covid-19 Vaccine. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, 34 (55). pp. 26-35. ISSN 2456-9119

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Abstract

Background: The global spread of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) pandemic has threatened public health systems and aggravated international economic situations. The study investigated the different factors affecting the feasibility of Saudi intention to take Covid-19 Vaccines. A Cross-sectional study based on an online questionnaire from February 2021 to April 2021.

Results: Most respondents would wear a face mask during all activities with a positive attitude toward using hand sanitizers to prevent COVID-19. Most respondents (88.8%) still needed to be vaccinated, and less than half of them stated that they have a family member or a close relative who got immunized (43.4%), the acceptance of vaccination if the vaccine is generally available was 64.4%. More than half of the respondents agreed about the vaccine’s safety while 34.8% stated having fears about the vaccine.

Conclusion: The participants have proper information about the Covid-19 pandemic, preventive measures, and the role of vaccines in preventing the spread of the disease with a high acceptance rate of vaccines and low levels of fear regarding the side effects of the vaccines.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Institute Archives > Medical Science
Depositing User: Managing Editor
Date Deposited: 14 Dec 2022 06:07
Last Modified: 25 May 2024 04:06
URI: http://eprint.subtopublish.com/id/eprint/1004

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