Knowledge, attitude, and hesitancy towards COVID-19 vaccine among university students of Bangladesh

Rahman, Md. Mostafizur; Chisty, Musabber Ali; Alam, Ashraful; Sakib, Mohammed Sadman; Quader, Masrur Abdul; Shobuj, Ifta Alam; Halim, Md. Abdul; Rahman, Farzana

doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0270684

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“…Nevertheless, for the items with incorrect answers, NP students, >84%, answered otherwise, e.g., antibiotics can be alternatives to vaccines, no need to follow personal protective measures, and the post-vaccination chances of auto-immune disease. Yet, a certain number of pharmacy students also responded incorrectly to knowledge items, possibly due to the inability of the students to cross-verify information when social media information is the major source, corroborating several previous reports [ 4 , 29 , 30 ].…”

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“…The knowledge-based misconceptions were higher among NP students, e.g., the dose requirements, impact of vaccines on the spread and even cure of the disease, and the chances of auto-immune disease with vaccination. Similar to these findings, a study from Pakistan demonstrated better knowledge among those acquiring medical education [ 26 ], a study from Bangladesh showed positive knowledge among 58.13% of university students [ 29 ], and 42.4% of university students in the UAE demonstrated good knowledge about COVID-19 vaccine [ 4 ]. Nevertheless, for the items with incorrect answers, NP students, >84%, answered otherwise, e.g., antibiotics can be alternatives to vaccines, no need to follow personal protective measures, and the post-vaccination chances of auto-immune disease.…”

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Knowledge, Attitudes, Perceptions, and Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccination among Pharmacy and Non-Pharmacy Students

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University students are a sub-group of the population at high risk of COVID-19 infection, and their judgments on vaccination affect the public attitudes towards vaccination. Thus, the present study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, perceptions, and acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine among pharmacy and non-pharmacy students. A cross-sectional study was conducted by enrolling pharmacy (375) and non-pharmacy (225) students from the universities in Lahore. Chi-square analysis was used for significant frequency distributions and a 5-point Likert scale was used to score attitude, perception, and acceptance. The majority of the students were aged between 19–24 years, hailing from urban and middle-class families with good self-reported health. The preferred vaccine was Pfizer, followed by Sinopharm and Sinovac. The major source of information was social media, followed by government campaigns and family members. The pharmacy students demonstrated better knowledge and positive attitudes toward COVID-19 vaccination. The non-pharmacy students scored higher for the questions based on scientific leads, myths, and baffling conspiracies. The non-pharmacy students showed higher hesitancy/barrier total scores related to their trust in the health system, COVID-19 vaccine storage, and efficacy. Data suggested that pharmacy students exhibited better knowledge, positive attitudes, and perceptions about COVID-19 vaccination. Overall, vaccine efficacy and safety were mutual concerns. Nonetheless, non-pharmacy students were hesitant due to mistrust in the health system of Pakistan.

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Knowledge, Attitudes, Perceptions, and Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccination among Pharmacy and Non-Pharmacy Students

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“…In addition, due to space limitations, vaccine hesitancy and confidence were each captured using one item, which raises concerns of the items' validity and reliability. Finally, not all independent variables were accounted for, including medical mistrust [49], vaccine knowledge [50], and specific social media platforms used [11]. We also did not assess whether participants had received any doses of the COVID-19 vaccine previously.…”

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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and confidence in the Philippines and Malaysia: A cross-sectional study of sociodemographic factors and digital health literacy

Brackstone

Marzo²,

Bahari³

et al. 2022

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With the emergence of the highly transmissible Omicron variant, large-scale vaccination coverage is crucial to the national and global pandemic response, especially in populous Southeast Asian countries such as the Philippines and Malaysia where new information is often received digitally. The main aims of this research were to determine levels of hesitancy and confidence in COVID-19 vaccines among general adults in the Philippines and Malaysia, and to identify individual, behavioural, or environmental predictors significantly associated with these outcomes. Data from an internet-based cross-sectional survey of 2558 participants from the Philippines (N = 1002) and Malaysia (N = 1556) were analysed. Results showed that Filipino (56.6%) participants exhibited higher COVID-19 hesitancy than Malaysians (22.9%; p < 0.001). However, there were no significant differences in ratings of confidence between Filipino (45.9%) and Malaysian (49.2%) participants (p = 0.105). Predictors associated with vaccine hesitancy among Filipino participants included women (OR, 1.50, 95% CI, 1.03–1.83; p = 0.030) and rural dwellers (OR, 1.44, 95% CI, 1.07–1.94; p = 0.016). Among Malaysian participants, vaccine hesitancy was associated with women (OR, 1.50, 95% CI, 1.14–1.99; p = 0.004), social media use (OR, 11.76, 95% CI, 5.71–24.19; p < 0.001), and online information-seeking behaviours (OR, 2.48, 95% CI, 1.72–3.58; p < 0.001). Predictors associated with vaccine confidence among Filipino participants included subjective social status (OR, 1.13, 95% CI, 1.54–1.22; p < 0.001), whereas vaccine confidence among Malaysian participants was associated with higher education (OR, 1.30, 95% CI, 1.03–1.66; p < 0.028) and negatively associated with rural dwellers (OR, 0.64, 95% CI, 0.47–0.87; p = 0.005) and online information-seeking behaviours (OR, 0.42, 95% CI, 0.31–0.57; p < 0.001). Efforts should focus on creating effective interventions to decrease vaccination hesitancy, increase confidence, and bolster the uptake of COVID-19 vaccination, particularly in light of the Dengvaxia crisis in the Philippines.

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“…Over 200 countries have already felt the devastation of a pandemic [ 6 ]. This contagion has developed into a long-term catastrophe, wreaking havoc on society, economies, psychological well-being, and governance [ 1 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 ].…”

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Mental Health Condition among University Students of Bangladesh during the Critical COVID-19 Period

Rahman

Asikunnaby

Khan

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Bangladesh’s education sector has been in a state of flux since COVID-19. During the pandemic, all university campuses were closed. There was a mental health issue among the students. This study aims to examine the mental health condition and the determinants that contribute to adverse mental health conditions among university students of Bangladesh. A survey was performed online among university students in Bangladesh, in mid-June 2020 when averaging 3345 affected cases of the population daily. The convenience sampling technique was used and the survey gathered data from 365 university students. The relationship between general information and Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale 21 (DASS-21) subscales of university students was determined. The questionnaire was administered to respondents during the pandemic, which ensured fast replies. Linear regression models were used for statistical analysis. University students indicated normal levels of depression (30.41%), anxiety (43.29%), and stress (47.40%). However, a disproportionate number of extremely depressed, anxious, and stressed university students suggested a mental health status of concern. There were significant connections between the individual’s opinion of social satisfaction, mental health concerns, and the present location’s safety with an undesirable mental health condition. Female students were shown to be much more anxious and stressed than male students. Capital Dhaka city students were more depressed and anxious than students outside of Dhaka. Financial and psychological support for students may help mitigate the psychological impact. Authorities should make effective efforts to reduce mental health problems among these students. This research may aid organizations, health care providers, and social workers in their attempts to prepare for and respond to pandemics.

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Knowledge, attitude, and hesitancy towards COVID-19 vaccine among university students of Bangladesh

Cited by 37 publications

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Knowledge, Attitudes, Perceptions, and Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccination among Pharmacy and Non-Pharmacy Students

Knowledge, Attitudes, Perceptions, and Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccination among Pharmacy and Non-Pharmacy Students

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and confidence in the Philippines and Malaysia: A cross-sectional study of sociodemographic factors and digital health literacy

Mental Health Condition among University Students of Bangladesh during the Critical COVID-19 Period

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