Determination of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among University Students

Sadaqat, Waliya; Habib, Shanzay; Tauseef, Ambreen; Akhtar, Sheharyar; Hayat, Meryum; Shujaat, Syeda A; Mahmood, Amina

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“…Additionally, our study reports that medical students tend to read scientific journals more readily than nonmedical students; a similar pattern was found in previous research [21]. They were also less likely to believe that vaccines offer complete protection against COVID-19, which is in line with the current understanding of how the vaccine works -the COVID-19 vaccine offers protection against only the most severe manifestations of the infection.…”

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“…One possible explanation for the disparity in vaccination rates is that young people believe they are not at risk of COVID-19 complications [19]. The most common reasons for vaccine hesitancy were found to be concerns over the side effects and concerns over the efficacy of the vaccines, which is consistent with previous research in the UAE, and among other university students worldwide [10,[20][21][22], but in contrast to a low-income country like that of Afghanistan, where a study found that the ma- jor reason for hesitancy among the general population for taking the COVID-19 vaccine was their belief that the COVID-19 vaccine, which will be provided for low-income countries, might be of low quality [23]. Similarly, in Ethiopia, people who live in rural areas were more likely to be hesitant to take the vaccine [24].…”

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“…It can be theorized that medical students, owing to their greater knowledge from a medical standpoint, would have less vaccine hesitancy than their nonmedical counterparts as reported by a 2021 Pakistani study as well as a 2021 Lebanon study [21, 30]. The aforementioned has also speculated that another study conducted by Barello et al [5] in the earlier days of the pandemic, reported that there were no significant differences between medical and nonmedical students regarding vaccine hesitancy due to the ambiguity surrounding the vaccine during those times.…”

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Analyzing COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy among University Students in UAE: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Introduction: While vaccines may be a key measure in overcoming the pandemic, their hesitancy among the population may impede the ongoing efforts of governments and health authorities in a country. Universities are considered the hubs of the transition of individuals to young adults, understanding the hesitancy of this population stratum and addressing apprehensions that may exist is of utmost importance. This study aims to explore the attitude and hesitancy of students in UAE universities toward the COVID-19 vaccines along with comparing two particular demographics to see if there exists a difference in outcomes-medical and nonmedical students. Methods: A web-based self-administered questionnaire was sent following Ethics Committee approval, to students at various universities in the UAE containing questions regarding general demographic data, COVID-19 related anamnestic characteristics as well as questions on motivational factors and refusal factors regarding the vaccine. Using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 28, descriptive analyses were performed for the demographic variables and inferential statistics were carried out using Pearson’s Chi-squared (χ2) test. Results: A total of 385 participants consented to the survey, with a majority of female respondents (76.6%). In our demographics which included respondents of an average age of 21 years, 91.4% were expatriates, and 48.1% were based in Dubai. Approximately 67% of those surveyed had been vaccinated, with Sinopharm being the most commonly taken vaccine (70.4%). “Concerns over side effects” seems to be the most common reason for vaccine refusal (58.7%) among all demographics whether vaccinated or not. Our sample included a majority of students with a medical and health sciences background (58.7%), who disagreed more often with the belief that they were completely protected by receiving the COVID-19 vaccine as compared to the nonmedical students. Conclusion: COVID-19 vaccination rates among university students in UAE are lower than the national average, demonstrating the importance of integrating a specific awareness program for this group. Preparing medical students for the future is a beneficial long-term strategy, and hence, further research regarding vaccine hesitancy must be done focusing primarily on them to ensure their future patients receive the best vaccine-related recommendations.

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“…The majority of non-medical students showed hesitancy towards obtaining COVID-19 vaccines compared to medical students who were more willing, largely owing to their knowledge and understanding of vaccines [ 15 ]. In Uganda COVID-19 vaccine acceptability among medical students was 37.3% and vaccine hesitancy was 30.7% [ 16 ].…”

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Predictors of unwillingness to receive COVID -19 vaccines among Ethiopian Medical students

Getachew

Yosef²,

Solomon³

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Introduction Medical students are among the potential risky population for the transmission of COVID 19 infections; their willingness to receive COVID 19 vaccine is not well studied. Thus, this study assessed Predictors of Unwillingness to receive COVID -19 vaccines among Ethiopian Medical students. Methods From the 25th of May, 2020 to the 26th of June, 2021, an institution-based cross-sectional study was done at Mizan-Tepi University Teaching Hospital,On 313 medical students from each department and batch were chosen using a multistage sampling approach. A bivariate and multivariable logistic regression were done to identify the predictors of Unwillingness to receive COVID -19 vaccines. Figures, tables, and graphs were used to present the findings. The adjusted odds ratio and its 95% confidence interval were provided. Results In this study 124 (40.7%) 95% CI (35.1,46.4) medical students were not willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. And also increased in the age of the student[AOR 0.43, 95% CI; (.29,.63)], Knowledge status about COVID 19 infection transmission, risk factors and control behavior[AOR 1.45, 95% CI; (1.14, 1.85)], perceived susceptibility to COVID 19 infection [AOR 1.70 (1.15, 2.51)], perceived severity of COVID 19 infection[AOR 1.26 (1.01, 1.57)], perceived benefit of COVID 19 vaccine [AOR .58(.38, .88)], positive attitude towards COVID 19 vaccines [AOR .46(.35, .62)], and confidence in safety and efficacy of the vaccine and public authorities decissin in the best interest of the community [AOR 1.93(1.24, 2.99)] were predictors of non-willingness to receive COVID 19 vaccine. Conclusion Non-willingness to accept the COVID 19 vaccine was predicted by student age, elements in the Health belief model such as anticipated susceptibility, severity, and benefit, and a positive attitude and trust in the vaccine.

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“…As well as, their senses of collective responsibility as future members of the health care team toward their own health and the whole community health. In the same line, a study done by (Sadaqat et al, 2021) about determinants of vaccine hesitancy among university students reported that non-medical students had higher rate of vaccine hesitancy against the COVID-19 vaccine, as compared to medical students. However, (Barello et al, 2020) in a study about vaccine hesitancy among college students in Italy, found no difference between medical and nonmedical students in relation to uptake of vaccines.…”

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COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy, Protective Behaviors, and Risk Perception among University Students in Alexandria

Abdou

Donia

Khaled

2021

Egyptian Journal of Health Care

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Background: Quick vaccine rollouts and compliance with preventive strategies are crucial for a country recovery from COVID-19, but vaccine hesitancy could prolong the pandemic and the need for physical distancing and lockdowns. Aim of the study: was to assess the levels of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, protective behaviors and risk perception among university students in Alexandria. Study design: An online cross-sectional exploratory survey research design was used in this study. Setting: This study was conducted in all faculties affiliated to Alexandria University. Subjects: Convenient sample of 1000 university students were selected by equal allocation method. Tools of data collection: Three tools were used for data collection. The first tool was "Vaccine Hesitancy Scale" to assess the students' hesitancy toward COVID-19 vaccines. The second tool was "The Protective behavior against COVID-19 Scale" to measure the protective behaviors against COVID-19. While, the third tool was "Risk Perception Scale" to measure the public risk perception for public health emergencies. Results: The results of this study showed that more than one quarter of them had a high level of vaccine hesitancy, while less than half of them had a good level of protective behaviors against COVID 19. On the other hand, less than one quarter of the studied students had high level of risk perception. Conclusion: The study concluded that university students, are among the population at risk of being infected with COVID-19 and transmitting the infection to others owing to the sense of invulnerability and their poor compliance with protective behaviors, including administration of vaccination against Covid-19. Recommendations: It is essential to raise awareness among university students about Covid-19 to change negative vaccine attitudes and increase the acceptance and uptake of Covid-19 vaccines.

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Determination of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among University Students

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Analyzing COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy among University Students in UAE: A Cross-Sectional Study

Analyzing COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy among University Students in UAE: A Cross-Sectional Study

Predictors of unwillingness to receive COVID -19 vaccines among Ethiopian Medical students

COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy, Protective Behaviors, and Risk Perception among University Students in Alexandria

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