Vaccine Acceptance and Its Influencing Factors: An Online Cross-Sectional Study among International College Students Studying in China.

ABSTRACT: With the continuous large-scale development of the COVID-19 vaccine, the acceptance of vaccination and its influencing factors at the individual level have become crucial to stemming the pandemic. This study aims to explore the factors that influence the acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine among international college students. The target population constituted international students pursuing various degrees in Jiangsu Province through an online cross-sectional study. A cluster random sampling was performed using a self-administered questionnaire. The Health Belief Model and Knowledge, Attitude/Beliefs, and Practice Theory served as the underlying theories to understanding the factors that influence vaccine acceptance. We received 330 responses. About 36.4% intended to accept the vaccine. Th

SUBMITTER: Walker AN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8228371 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature