COVID-19 vaccination acceptance among Syrian population: a nationwide cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 continues to spread globally and in the absence of an effective treatment, the vaccine remains the best hope for controlling this disease. In this study, we seek to find out the extent to which people in Syria accept the Corona vaccine and what are the factors that affect their decision.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted in Syria during the period from January 3 to March 17, 2021. A structured self-administered questionnaire was distributed in two phases: The first phase included distributing the questionnaire as a Google Form on social media platforms. In the second phase, a paper version of the questionnaire was handed to patients, their companions, and workers in public hospitals. SPSS v.25 and R v.

SUBMITTER: Shibani M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8598277 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature