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Factors impacting COVID-19 vaccination intention among medical students.

ABSTRACT: Medical students represent a significant part of the health-care community and are active members of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) response. This study aimed to evaluate various factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine intention among medical students via an online anonymous survey. A total of 370 students completed the online survey, with 229 (61.89%) not vaccinated for COVID-19. Of students not yet vaccinated, 45 (19.65%) were unsure or did not intend to accept the vaccine, while 184 (80.35%) intend to be vaccinated within 6 months. Overall, female gender, health status, clinical science enrollment, and the practice of COVID-19 preventative behaviors significantly correlated with the intention to be vaccinated within 6 months. Greater perceived risk for contracting COVID-19, lesser beliefs that the COVID-19 vaccination trials were rushed, and greater beliefs that being vaccinated would help complete their medical education were uniquely associated with the intention to be vaccinated within 6 months. Collectively, this study identified several factors that influenced medical students' intention to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. This information may be used in future immunization strategies to increase the vaccination rates among this group of future medical professionals.

SUBMITTER: Gala D

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8993062 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Factors impacting COVID-19 vaccination intention among medical students.

Gala Dhir D Parrill Allison A Patel Krishna K Rafi Ibnul I Nader Georgette G Zhao Ruby R Shoaib Adeel A Swaminath Girish G Jahoda Jessica J Hassan Rehana R Colello Raymond R Rinker Dipali V DV

Human vaccines & immunotherapeutics 20220203 1

Medical students represent a significant part of the health-care community and are active members of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) response. This study aimed to evaluate various factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine intention among medical students via an online anonymous survey. A total of 370 students completed the online survey, with 229 (61.89%) not vaccinated for COVID-19. Of students not yet vaccinated, 45 (19.65%) were unsure or did not intend to accept the vaccine, while 184 ...[more]

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Project description:BackgroundUpstream factors have been found to affect COVID-19 vaccination rates and coverage globally. However, there are inadequate details within the African context. This systematic review aims to close this research gap by investigating upstream factors influencing COVID-19 vaccination rates in Africa.MethodsA literature search will be systematically conducted utilizing various databases including: MEDLINE, EMBASE, SCOPUS, CINAHL, Web of Science, and PsycINFO. Eligible studies will include peer-reviewed articles published in the English language from 2020-2023, conducted in Africa, focused on upstream factors, and include one barrier or facilitator to COVID-19 vaccination rates. Two reviewers will use a two-step screening process to examine every article's title, abstract, and full text. A third-party reviewer will resolve disagreements between both individual reviewers. This review will focus on extracting data from published studies to explain the upstream factors included and their impact on COVID-19 vaccination rates across Africa. Data and records will be managed using Covidence. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses [PRISMA] framework will be used as the basis for reporting. To reduce bias, the researchers will use the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool to assess the studies chosen for review. Results will be compiled utilizing four tables to summarize articles and group determinants based on the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR).DiscussionUpstream factors have been cited as affecting population health, vaccination programs, and COVID-19, yet a large-scale systematic review has not been conducted to investigate these factors in relation to COVID-19 vaccination disparities faced in Africa. This review aims to analyze the root causes of African vaccination disparities by focusing on upstream factors. Understanding these factors is vital to help explain why these disparities occur and for designing effective interventions for future vaccinations. The results are expected to provide insights for researchers, policymakers, health systems, and individuals by identifying how resources and efforts can be better utilized to improve vaccination uptake and access.Trial registrationSystematic review registration: CRD42024501293.

Project description:BackgroundWidespread vaccination coverage is essential for reducing the COVID-19 havoc and regarded as a crucial tool in restoring normal life on university campuses. Therefore, our research aimed to understand the intention to be vaccinated for COVID-19 among Pakistani university students.MethodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted in five administrative units of Pakistan, i.e., Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. We obtained data from 2,865 university students between 17th January and 2nd February, 2021, using a semi-structured and self-administered questionnaire. We used Stata (version 16.1, StataCorp LLC) for data management and analysis.ResultsThe majority (72.5%) of our respondents were willing to take COVID-19 vaccine. The current level of education had a statistically significant relationship with the intention to be vaccinated (p < 0.05). Respondents answered 11 questions encompassing five different domains of the Health Belief Model (HBM). All the items of HBM were significantly associated with the positive intention towards receiving the vaccine (p < 0.05). We conducted a multivariable logistic regression analysis to assess the relative contribution of different factors towards the intention to receive COVID-19 vaccine. Multiple factors such as belief that vaccination should be mandatory for everyone (AOR: 3.99, 95% CI: 3.20-4.98) and willingness to take vaccine even if it is not free (AOR: 3.91, 95% CI: 3.18-4.81) were observed to be associated with high odds of showing willingness to be vaccinated against COVID-19.ConclusionMost of our study participants intended to take vaccines based on their belief regarding the high effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccine. But as rumor-mongers are generating and spreading conspiracy theories daily, the health department and policymakers need to undertake evidence-based campaigns through electronic and social media to ensure expected countrywide vaccination coverage. In this case, our study findings can serve as a foundation for them to ensure mass vaccination coverage among university students, which is crucial now to reopen the dormitories and restore everyday life on campuses.

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