Misinformation, perceptions towards COVID-19 and willingness to be vaccinated: A population-based survey in Yemen.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak, many pharmaceutical companies have been racing to develop a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. Simultaneously, rumors and misinformation about COVID-19 are still widely spreading. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the prevalence of COVID-19 misinformation among the Yemeni population and its association with vaccine acceptance and perceptions.

Methods

A cross-sectional online survey was conducted in four major cities in Yemen. The constructed questionnaire consisted of four main sections (sociodemographic data, misinformation, perceptions (perceived susceptibility, severity, and worry), and vaccination acceptance evaluation). Subject recruitment and data collection were conducted online utilizing social websi

SUBMITTER: Bitar AN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8555792 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature