COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance is associated with Vaccine Hesitancy, Perceived Risk and Previous Vaccination Experiences.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study examines the factors associated with the willingness to get the coronavirus vaccine among individuals aged 18 and above.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted in Turkey. The participants aged 18 and older were recruited between December, 2020 and January, 2021 through conventional social media sites. Snowball sampling was used. An anonymous questionnaire consisted of demographics, vaccination experiences, and perceived risk of coronavirus disease.

Results

1202 women and 651 men were included in the data analysis. Findings showed that demographics, vaccination experience, and perceived risk of getting COVID-19 were explained. 37% of the variance in people's willingness to get the COVID-19 vaccination was according to hierarchical logisti

SUBMITTER: Dolu I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8814475 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature