COVID-19 vaccine knowledge and acceptance among the Libyan population: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: We aim to identify Libyans' knowledge, attitudes, and acceptance regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. A cross-sectional survey was electronically distributed to the Libyan population aged 18 and older between May and September 2023. The questionnaire had three sections: socio-demographics, COVID-19 vaccination and infection, and knowledge and attitudes toward the COVID-19 vaccine. The chi-square test was used to assess the associations. A total of 1,043 respondents completed the questionnaire. Of these, 590 (56.6%) were vaccinated, and 453 (43.4%) were unvaccinated. Only age, educational level, employment status, history of COVID-19 infection, and source of information had a significant association with vaccination status; all shared a p-value <.05. However, Monthly income did not. Regarding kn

SUBMITTER: Shembesh RH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11660290 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature