Acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines in Palestine: a cross-sectional online study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

In Palestine (West Bank and Gaza), there have been more than 320 890 known cases of COVID-19, resulting in 3452 deaths. The detrimental effects of the virus can be seen in the nation's health, economy and government operations, leading to radical uncertainty that is exacerbated by the absence of any definitive treatment or vaccines. The level of knowledge about and trust in treatment and vaccination varies worldwide. This study aims to assess the willingness of Palestinians to receive a COVID-19 vaccine and their knowledge about such vaccines.

Methods

An online survey of adults over 18 years old (n=1080) was conducted in Palestine in October 2020. Using multivariate logistic regression, we identified correlates of participants' willingness to get a COVID-19 vacc

SUBMITTER: Zawahrah HJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8507407 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature