Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) toward the COVID-19 Vaccine in Oman: A Pre-Campaign Cross-Sectional Study
Oman is globally acknowledged for its well-structured immunization program with high vaccination coverage. The massive spread of misinformation brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the easy access to various media channels, may affect acceptance of a vaccine, despite the inherent trust in...
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| author | Sabria Al-Marshoudi Haleema Al-Balushi Adil Al-Wahaibi Sulien Al-Khalili Amal Al-Maani Noura Al-Farsi Adhari Al-Jahwari Zeyana Al-Habsi Maryam Al-Shaibi Mahfoodh Al-Msharfi Ahlam Al-Ismaili Hood Al-Buloshi Bader Al-Rawahi Khalifa Al-Barwani Seif Al-Abri |
| author_facet | Sabria Al-Marshoudi Haleema Al-Balushi Adil Al-Wahaibi Sulien Al-Khalili Amal Al-Maani Noura Al-Farsi Adhari Al-Jahwari Zeyana Al-Habsi Maryam Al-Shaibi Mahfoodh Al-Msharfi Ahlam Al-Ismaili Hood Al-Buloshi Bader Al-Rawahi Khalifa Al-Barwani Seif Al-Abri |
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| description | Oman is globally acknowledged for its well-structured immunization program with high vaccination coverage. The massive spread of misinformation brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the easy access to various media channels, may affect acceptance of a vaccine, despite the inherent trust in the local system. This cross-sectional study evaluated the knowledge, attitudes, and practice (KAP) in Oman toward COVID-19 vaccines. It included 3000 randomly selected adults answering a structured questionnaire via telephone. Participants were 66.7% Omani, 76% male, and 83.7% without comorbidities. Their mean age was 38.27 years (SD ± 10.45). Knowledge of COVID-19′s symptoms, mode of transmission, and attitudes toward the disease was adequate; 88.4% had heard of the vaccine, 59.3% would advise others to take it, 56.8% would take it themselves, and 47.5% would take a second dose. Males (CI = 2.37, OR = (2.00–2.81)) and Omani (CI = 1.956, OR = (4.595–2.397)) were more willing to be vaccinated. The history of chronic disease, source of vaccine knowledge, and education level were factors that affected the willingness to accept the vaccine. The Omani community’s willingness to take the COVID-19 vaccine can be enhanced by utilizing social media and community influencers to spread awareness about the vaccine’s safety and efficacy. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-958bd87a43374989840607cc91e83e192023-11-21T22:51:43ZengMDPI AGVaccines2076-393X2021-06-019660210.3390/vaccines9060602Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) toward the COVID-19 Vaccine in Oman: A Pre-Campaign Cross-Sectional StudySabria Al-Marshoudi0Haleema Al-Balushi1Adil Al-Wahaibi2Sulien Al-Khalili3Amal Al-Maani4Noura Al-Farsi5Adhari Al-Jahwari6Zeyana Al-Habsi7Maryam Al-Shaibi8Mahfoodh Al-Msharfi9Ahlam Al-Ismaili10Hood Al-Buloshi11Bader Al-Rawahi12Khalifa Al-Barwani13Seif Al-Abri14Directorate-General for Disease Surveillance and Control (DGDSC), Ministry of Health, Muscat 393, OmanDirectorate-General for Disease Surveillance and Control (DGDSC), Ministry of Health, Muscat 393, OmanDirectorate-General for Disease Surveillance and Control (DGDSC), Ministry of Health, Muscat 393, OmanDirectorate-General for Disease Surveillance and Control (DGDSC), Ministry of Health, Muscat 393, OmanDirectorate-General for Disease Surveillance and Control (DGDSC), Ministry of Health, Muscat 393, OmanDirectorate-General for Disease Surveillance and Control (DGDSC), Ministry of Health, Muscat 393, OmanDirectorate-General for Disease Surveillance and Control (DGDSC), Ministry of Health, Muscat 393, OmanDirectorate-General for Disease Surveillance and Control (DGDSC), Ministry of Health, Muscat 393, OmanDirectorate-General for Disease Surveillance and Control (DGDSC), Ministry of Health, Muscat 393, OmanNational Center for Statistic and Information (NCSI), Muscat 133, OmanNational Center for Statistic and Information (NCSI), Muscat 133, OmanNational Center for Statistic and Information (NCSI), Muscat 133, OmanDirectorate-General for Disease Surveillance and Control (DGDSC), Ministry of Health, Muscat 393, OmanNational Center for Statistic and Information (NCSI), Muscat 133, OmanDirectorate-General for Disease Surveillance and Control (DGDSC), Ministry of Health, Muscat 393, OmanOman is globally acknowledged for its well-structured immunization program with high vaccination coverage. The massive spread of misinformation brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the easy access to various media channels, may affect acceptance of a vaccine, despite the inherent trust in the local system. This cross-sectional study evaluated the knowledge, attitudes, and practice (KAP) in Oman toward COVID-19 vaccines. It included 3000 randomly selected adults answering a structured questionnaire via telephone. Participants were 66.7% Omani, 76% male, and 83.7% without comorbidities. Their mean age was 38.27 years (SD ± 10.45). Knowledge of COVID-19′s symptoms, mode of transmission, and attitudes toward the disease was adequate; 88.4% had heard of the vaccine, 59.3% would advise others to take it, 56.8% would take it themselves, and 47.5% would take a second dose. Males (CI = 2.37, OR = (2.00–2.81)) and Omani (CI = 1.956, OR = (4.595–2.397)) were more willing to be vaccinated. The history of chronic disease, source of vaccine knowledge, and education level were factors that affected the willingness to accept the vaccine. The Omani community’s willingness to take the COVID-19 vaccine can be enhanced by utilizing social media and community influencers to spread awareness about the vaccine’s safety and efficacy.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-393X/9/6/602COVID-19Omanvaccinesknowledgeattitudepractice |
| spellingShingle | Sabria Al-Marshoudi Haleema Al-Balushi Adil Al-Wahaibi Sulien Al-Khalili Amal Al-Maani Noura Al-Farsi Adhari Al-Jahwari Zeyana Al-Habsi Maryam Al-Shaibi Mahfoodh Al-Msharfi Ahlam Al-Ismaili Hood Al-Buloshi Bader Al-Rawahi Khalifa Al-Barwani Seif Al-Abri Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) toward the COVID-19 Vaccine in Oman: A Pre-Campaign Cross-Sectional Study Vaccines COVID-19 Oman vaccines knowledge attitude practice |
| title | Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) toward the COVID-19 Vaccine in Oman: A Pre-Campaign Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_full | Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) toward the COVID-19 Vaccine in Oman: A Pre-Campaign Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_fullStr | Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) toward the COVID-19 Vaccine in Oman: A Pre-Campaign Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) toward the COVID-19 Vaccine in Oman: A Pre-Campaign Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_short | Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) toward the COVID-19 Vaccine in Oman: A Pre-Campaign Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_sort | knowledge attitudes and practices kap toward the covid 19 vaccine in oman a pre campaign cross sectional study |
| topic | COVID-19 Oman vaccines knowledge attitude practice |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-393X/9/6/602 |
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