Predictors of COVID-19 vaccination intention among students in Ghana: An application of the Health Belief Model and Theory of Planned Behaviour.

ABSTRACT: Students are an important group in COVID-19 prevention, as their vaccination decisions influence peers and families and contributes to broader community protection. However, limited evidence exists on factors influencing their decisions to get vaccinated. This study examined COVID-19 vaccination intention and its associated predictors among students in Jasikan Municipality, Ghana, using the Health Belief Model (HBM) and Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) to guide strategies for improving vaccine acceptance. A cross-sectional study was conducted between 25 July and 5 August 2022 using a multistage sampling technique to select participants from Senior High Schools. Using a pilot-tested questionnaire, data were collected on socio-demographics, COVID-19 protocol adherence, health-related charac

SUBMITTER: Ahmed H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12747339 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature