Acceptability of a COVID-19 Vaccine among the Saudi Population
To investigate the associated factors underlying vaccination intentions for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), an online cross-sectional survey was conducted among adults 18 years or over in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Data were collected between 8 and 14 December 2020. A logistic regression anal...
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| author | Eman Ibrahim Alfageeh Noor Alshareef Khadijah Angawi Fahad Alhazmi Gowokani Chijere Chirwa |
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| description | To investigate the associated factors underlying vaccination intentions for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), an online cross-sectional survey was conducted among adults 18 years or over in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Data were collected between 8 and 14 December 2020. A logistic regression analysis was employed to examine and identify the variables associated with vaccination intentions for COVID-19, with the odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) also calculated. A total of 2137 respondents completed the questionnaire. Overall, about 48% of Saudi adults were willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Participants had stronger intentions to receive a vaccination if they resided in the southern region (OR: 1.95; 95% CI: 1.21–3.14), received the seasonal influenza vaccination in the past (OR: 1.52; 95% CI: 1.17–1.97), believed in mandatory COVID-19 vaccination (OR: 45.07; 95% CI: 31.91–63.65), or reported high levels of concern about contracting COVID-19 (OR: 1.91; 95% CI: 1.29–2.81). Participants were less likely to have an intention to be vaccinated if they had a history of vaccine refusal (OR: 0.28; 95% CI: 0.19–0.40). The low acceptance rate among the Saudi population should be targeted with multifaceted interventions aimed at raising awareness and emphasizing the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-3daa6e89f8354d49b4b8b725060c2b402023-12-03T12:40:56ZengMDPI AGVaccines2076-393X2021-03-019322610.3390/vaccines9030226Acceptability of a COVID-19 Vaccine among the Saudi PopulationEman Ibrahim Alfageeh0Noor Alshareef1Khadijah Angawi2Fahad Alhazmi3Gowokani Chijere Chirwa4Primary Health Care Centers Affairs Administration, East Jeddah General Hospital, Jeddah 22253, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Health Services and Hospital Administration, Faculty of Economics and Administration, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 80200, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Health Services and Hospital Administration, Faculty of Economics and Administration, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 80200, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Health Services and Hospital Administration, Faculty of Economics and Administration, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 80200, Saudi ArabiaEconomics Department, Chancellor College, University of Malawi, Zomba, MalawiTo investigate the associated factors underlying vaccination intentions for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), an online cross-sectional survey was conducted among adults 18 years or over in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Data were collected between 8 and 14 December 2020. A logistic regression analysis was employed to examine and identify the variables associated with vaccination intentions for COVID-19, with the odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) also calculated. A total of 2137 respondents completed the questionnaire. Overall, about 48% of Saudi adults were willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Participants had stronger intentions to receive a vaccination if they resided in the southern region (OR: 1.95; 95% CI: 1.21–3.14), received the seasonal influenza vaccination in the past (OR: 1.52; 95% CI: 1.17–1.97), believed in mandatory COVID-19 vaccination (OR: 45.07; 95% CI: 31.91–63.65), or reported high levels of concern about contracting COVID-19 (OR: 1.91; 95% CI: 1.29–2.81). Participants were less likely to have an intention to be vaccinated if they had a history of vaccine refusal (OR: 0.28; 95% CI: 0.19–0.40). The low acceptance rate among the Saudi population should be targeted with multifaceted interventions aimed at raising awareness and emphasizing the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-393X/9/3/226COVID-19hesitancypublicintentionSaudi Arabiavaccine |
| spellingShingle | Eman Ibrahim Alfageeh Noor Alshareef Khadijah Angawi Fahad Alhazmi Gowokani Chijere Chirwa Acceptability of a COVID-19 Vaccine among the Saudi Population Vaccines COVID-19 hesitancy public intention Saudi Arabia vaccine |
| title | Acceptability of a COVID-19 Vaccine among the Saudi Population |
| title_full | Acceptability of a COVID-19 Vaccine among the Saudi Population |
| title_fullStr | Acceptability of a COVID-19 Vaccine among the Saudi Population |
| title_full_unstemmed | Acceptability of a COVID-19 Vaccine among the Saudi Population |
| title_short | Acceptability of a COVID-19 Vaccine among the Saudi Population |
| title_sort | acceptability of a covid 19 vaccine among the saudi population |
| topic | COVID-19 hesitancy public intention Saudi Arabia vaccine |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-393X/9/3/226 |
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