Attitudes Toward COVID-19 Vaccination and Clinical Trials Among Saudi University Students.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The implementation of a global COVID-19 vaccination campaign has been one of the most effective interventions in controlling the pandemic. However, vaccine hesitancy remains a major public health challenge, extending to COVID-19 vaccines. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess attitudes toward COVID-19 vaccination and willingness to participate in clinical trials among Saudi university affiliates.

Methods

An anonymous online questionnaire was distributed between June 2021 and June 2022 to affiliates of four major universities in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Attitudes toward vaccination were assessed using the 12-item Vaccination Attitudes Examination (VAX) scale, while attitudes toward clinical trial participation were evaluated through statements rated on a 5-point

SUBMITTER: Daher S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12003242 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature