Knowledge, attitude, and hesitance toward COVID-19 vaccination – a cross-sectional study from Jharkhand
Introduction: In order to enhance public acceptability and reduce vaccine hesitancy in the face of the disease, it is necessary to examine the general public's awareness of the coronavirus vaccination. Vaccination resistance to the coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) vaccination continues to be a...
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| description | Introduction: In order to enhance public acceptability and reduce vaccine hesitancy in the face of the disease, it is necessary to examine the general public's awareness of the coronavirus vaccination. Vaccination resistance to the coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) vaccination continues to be a problem throughout the world. Some of the greatest hurdles to dedication to hygienic standards are a lack of scientific testing for the vaccination, the fear of vaccine side effects, and reports of active viruses in immunizations. National and international health groups are launching initiatives to promote public knowledge about the COVID-19 vaccinations. This study aimed to understand the knowledge, attitude, and hesitancy toward the COVID-19 vaccine among the people of the Hazaribag district from Jharkhand. Methodology: The present study was conducted in Sheikh Bhikhari Medical College and Hospital, a tertiary care hospital of Jharkhand. It was a cross-sectional study. The research was conducted from June 2021 to December 2021. Result: The majority of respondents (83.3%) were confident in taking the COVID-19 vaccine, and 76% respondents agreed that the COVID-19 vaccinations now in use were safe; nevertheless, concern was expressed by 8% of respondents, whereas neutrality was expressed by 15.1%. Conclusion: Overall, the participants in the study had a good understanding of the coronavirus vaccine and agreed to take it. The development of mild or major side effects following immunization is the most important determinant for vaccine reluctance. Vaccine acceptability may improve whenever more information about vaccine safety and efficacy becomes available in the public domain, preferably from a centralized, trustworthy source. To promote public vaccination acceptance and reduce vaccine hesitancy, ongoing training and health education programs are required. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-f6d05048300f4c64bf8e924afcdf96292022-12-22T02:33:37ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsJournal of Family Medicine and Primary Care2249-48632022-01-011184514451810.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_282_22Knowledge, attitude, and hesitance toward COVID-19 vaccination – a cross-sectional study from JharkhandAnita KumariSudha RaniChandramani KumarVinita KumariIntroduction: In order to enhance public acceptability and reduce vaccine hesitancy in the face of the disease, it is necessary to examine the general public's awareness of the coronavirus vaccination. Vaccination resistance to the coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) vaccination continues to be a problem throughout the world. Some of the greatest hurdles to dedication to hygienic standards are a lack of scientific testing for the vaccination, the fear of vaccine side effects, and reports of active viruses in immunizations. National and international health groups are launching initiatives to promote public knowledge about the COVID-19 vaccinations. This study aimed to understand the knowledge, attitude, and hesitancy toward the COVID-19 vaccine among the people of the Hazaribag district from Jharkhand. Methodology: The present study was conducted in Sheikh Bhikhari Medical College and Hospital, a tertiary care hospital of Jharkhand. It was a cross-sectional study. The research was conducted from June 2021 to December 2021. Result: The majority of respondents (83.3%) were confident in taking the COVID-19 vaccine, and 76% respondents agreed that the COVID-19 vaccinations now in use were safe; nevertheless, concern was expressed by 8% of respondents, whereas neutrality was expressed by 15.1%. Conclusion: Overall, the participants in the study had a good understanding of the coronavirus vaccine and agreed to take it. The development of mild or major side effects following immunization is the most important determinant for vaccine reluctance. Vaccine acceptability may improve whenever more information about vaccine safety and efficacy becomes available in the public domain, preferably from a centralized, trustworthy source. To promote public vaccination acceptance and reduce vaccine hesitancy, ongoing training and health education programs are required.http://www.jfmpc.com/article.asp?issn=2249-4863;year=2022;volume=11;issue=8;spage=4514;epage=4518;aulast=Kumaricovid-19 vaccineknowledge and attitude toward covid-19 vaccinevaccine acceptancevaccine hesitancy |
| spellingShingle | Anita Kumari Sudha Rani Chandramani Kumar Vinita Kumari Knowledge, attitude, and hesitance toward COVID-19 vaccination – a cross-sectional study from Jharkhand Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care covid-19 vaccine knowledge and attitude toward covid-19 vaccine vaccine acceptance vaccine hesitancy |
| title | Knowledge, attitude, and hesitance toward COVID-19 vaccination – a cross-sectional study from Jharkhand |
| title_full | Knowledge, attitude, and hesitance toward COVID-19 vaccination – a cross-sectional study from Jharkhand |
| title_fullStr | Knowledge, attitude, and hesitance toward COVID-19 vaccination – a cross-sectional study from Jharkhand |
| title_full_unstemmed | Knowledge, attitude, and hesitance toward COVID-19 vaccination – a cross-sectional study from Jharkhand |
| title_short | Knowledge, attitude, and hesitance toward COVID-19 vaccination – a cross-sectional study from Jharkhand |
| title_sort | knowledge attitude and hesitance toward covid 19 vaccination a cross sectional study from jharkhand |
| topic | covid-19 vaccine knowledge and attitude toward covid-19 vaccine vaccine acceptance vaccine hesitancy |
| url | http://www.jfmpc.com/article.asp?issn=2249-4863;year=2022;volume=11;issue=8;spage=4514;epage=4518;aulast=Kumari |
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