With COVID-19 vaccines slowly being rolled out in many countries, it is important to understand the public’s acceptance of being vaccinated. This study aims to study the willingness and motivations among residents of the cities of Caloocan, Malabon, and Navotas, Philippines to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Based on an online survey of 137 respondents, who willingly participated in the study, 71% will take a COVID-19 vaccine if it becomes available, with similar rates among respondents from Caloocan (82%), Malabon (83 %), and Navotas (81%). If a vaccine is proven safe and effective, more respondents (82%) will take a COVID-19 vaccine. Furthermore, safety against COVID-19 as well as the safety and effectiveness of vaccines are the primary factors why respondents are willing or unwilling to get a vaccine. The results highlight the need for effective messaging that promotes COVID-19 vaccination, with emphasis on the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine, and its benefits to the public, especially that the vaccines that will be delivered in the country in the next few months are not the most preferred brands by the respondents.
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qualitative case study studied and explored how seven senior high school teachers in the Philippines taught Media and Information Literacy in the early years of its implementation through interviews, and analysis of
the teachers’ lesson plans. To guide the data analysis, the researcher used the
seven phases of analytic procedures or data analysis as described by Marshall
and Rossman (2011). Results revealed that there was confusion and
misunderstanding among school authorities as to the qualities of prospective
MIL teachers as shared by the informants; motivation and preparation of MIL
teachers were inadequate; and teachers did not have a deep understanding of the
meaning, significance, and scope of the subject, MIL. Furthermore, the selected
teachers simply used whatever strategies they know; and materials were not
readily available for their use.
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