Awareness and Attitude Towards COVID-19 Vaccination and Associated Factors in Ethiopia: Cross-Sectional Study
Molalegn Mesesle School of Midwifery, College of Health Science and Medicine, Wolaita Sodo University, Wolaita Sodo, EthiopiaCorrespondence: Molalegn MesesleSchool of Midwifery, College of Health Science and Medicine, Wolaita Sodo University, Wolaita Sodo, EthiopiaEmail emimolaleg@gmail.comBackgroun...
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| description | Molalegn Mesesle School of Midwifery, College of Health Science and Medicine, Wolaita Sodo University, Wolaita Sodo, EthiopiaCorrespondence: Molalegn MesesleSchool of Midwifery, College of Health Science and Medicine, Wolaita Sodo University, Wolaita Sodo, EthiopiaEmail emimolaleg@gmail.comBackground: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a deadly virus that continues to afflict many countries worldwide. The development of a COVID-19 vaccine to combat the disease’s spread and devastating effects is still ongoing, and as the pandemic progresses, new, more effective vaccines are likely to be created. The aim of this study was to assess awareness and attitude towards COVID-19 vaccination in Ethiopia.Methods: A population-based cross-sectional e-survey was conducted among 425 participants from March 13, 2021 to April 10, 2021. The survey was conducted using a structured and self-reported questionnaire containing informed consent along with three sections (socio-demographic, awareness, and attitude); a multivariable logistic regression model was performed to determine the variables predicting awareness towards COVID-19 vaccinations.Results: The mean score of awareness was 4.3 (SD=1.1) out of 7, with the overall awareness of 40.8%, and the mean score of attitudes was 4.09 (SD=2.16) out of 9, with an overall “positive attitude” score of 24.2%. College and above educational level (AOR=2.21, 95% CI=1.32, 4.62), had access to mass media (AOR=4.75, 95% CI =2.74, 8.24), and urban residency (AOR=2.83, 95% C.I = 1.57, 5.09) were significantly associated with awareness towards COVID-19 vaccination.Conclusion: In Ethiopia, there is a poor knowledge toward COVID-19 vaccines, according to the current report. The findings indicate that authorities should implement an urgent health education program and disseminate more reliable information. Using the media, policymakers should take measures to ensure adequate awareness of COVID-19 vaccinations with various stakeholders.Keywords: attitude, awareness, COVID-19, Ethiopia, vaccination |
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| spelling | doaj.art-aa220ea2719940cdb376f80b33f040452022-12-21T22:04:10ZengDove Medical PressInfection and Drug Resistance1178-69732021-06-01Volume 142193219965836Awareness and Attitude Towards COVID-19 Vaccination and Associated Factors in Ethiopia: Cross-Sectional StudyMesesle MMolalegn Mesesle School of Midwifery, College of Health Science and Medicine, Wolaita Sodo University, Wolaita Sodo, EthiopiaCorrespondence: Molalegn MesesleSchool of Midwifery, College of Health Science and Medicine, Wolaita Sodo University, Wolaita Sodo, EthiopiaEmail emimolaleg@gmail.comBackground: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a deadly virus that continues to afflict many countries worldwide. The development of a COVID-19 vaccine to combat the disease’s spread and devastating effects is still ongoing, and as the pandemic progresses, new, more effective vaccines are likely to be created. The aim of this study was to assess awareness and attitude towards COVID-19 vaccination in Ethiopia.Methods: A population-based cross-sectional e-survey was conducted among 425 participants from March 13, 2021 to April 10, 2021. The survey was conducted using a structured and self-reported questionnaire containing informed consent along with three sections (socio-demographic, awareness, and attitude); a multivariable logistic regression model was performed to determine the variables predicting awareness towards COVID-19 vaccinations.Results: The mean score of awareness was 4.3 (SD=1.1) out of 7, with the overall awareness of 40.8%, and the mean score of attitudes was 4.09 (SD=2.16) out of 9, with an overall “positive attitude” score of 24.2%. College and above educational level (AOR=2.21, 95% CI=1.32, 4.62), had access to mass media (AOR=4.75, 95% CI =2.74, 8.24), and urban residency (AOR=2.83, 95% C.I = 1.57, 5.09) were significantly associated with awareness towards COVID-19 vaccination.Conclusion: In Ethiopia, there is a poor knowledge toward COVID-19 vaccines, according to the current report. The findings indicate that authorities should implement an urgent health education program and disseminate more reliable information. Using the media, policymakers should take measures to ensure adequate awareness of COVID-19 vaccinations with various stakeholders.Keywords: attitude, awareness, COVID-19, Ethiopia, vaccinationhttps://www.dovepress.com/awareness-and-attitude-towards-covid-19-vaccination-and-associated-fac-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-IDRattitudeawarenesscovid-19ethiopiavaccination |
| spellingShingle | Mesesle M Awareness and Attitude Towards COVID-19 Vaccination and Associated Factors in Ethiopia: Cross-Sectional Study Infection and Drug Resistance attitude awareness covid-19 ethiopia vaccination |
| title | Awareness and Attitude Towards COVID-19 Vaccination and Associated Factors in Ethiopia: Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_full | Awareness and Attitude Towards COVID-19 Vaccination and Associated Factors in Ethiopia: Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_fullStr | Awareness and Attitude Towards COVID-19 Vaccination and Associated Factors in Ethiopia: Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Awareness and Attitude Towards COVID-19 Vaccination and Associated Factors in Ethiopia: Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_short | Awareness and Attitude Towards COVID-19 Vaccination and Associated Factors in Ethiopia: Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_sort | awareness and attitude towards covid 19 vaccination and associated factors in ethiopia cross sectional study |
| topic | attitude awareness covid-19 ethiopia vaccination |
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