Population preferences and attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccination: a cross-sectional study from Pakistan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While vaccine development is itself a challenge; ensuring optimal vaccine uptake at population level can present an even more significant challenge. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the Pakistani population's attitude and preferences towards the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine.

Method

A cross-sectional study was carried out through an online self-administered questionnaire from 27 September 2020 to 11 October 2020. A total of 883 people responded to the survey. The questionnaire included the participants' socio-demographic variables, attitudes, beliefs towards the COVID-19 vaccine and acceptance and rejection of vaccination, and reasons for them. Logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the predictors for vaccine acceptance and willingness

SUBMITTER: Tahir MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8474768 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature