Predictors of vaccine hesitancy among medical students at the University of Belgrade.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Vaccine hesitancy has been observed not only among the general public but also among healthcare professionals and medical students, where it may negatively influence future decisions regarding immunization. This study aimed to assess vaccine attitudes and identify predictors of vaccine hesitancy among medical students.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted on a representative sample of 257 medical students from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Belgrade. Participants completed a demographic questionnaire and the Vaccination Attitudes Examination (VAX) scale. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize the data, and linear regression analysis was performed to identify potential predictors of vaccine hesitancy.

Results

Overall, most medic

SUBMITTER: Nikolic A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12542077 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature