Perceived risk and perceptions of COVID-19 vaccine: A survey among general public in Pakistan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The coronavirus disease has become a global pandemic, and it continues to wreak havoc on global health and the economy. The development of vaccines may offer a potential eradication of COVID-19. This study evaluated the general knowledge, attitude, and perception of COVID-19 vaccines in the Pakistani population.

Methods

A self-reporting e-survey and questionnaire-based survey from vaccination centers of different cities of Pakistan among 502 participants were conducted. The questionnaire comprised four sections inquiring demographics, vaccination status, and perception or attitude towards the vaccine. Univariate logistic regression was applied to predict the knowledge, attitude and behavior of participants.

Results

The mean age of participants was 50.8±20.3

SUBMITTER: Beg BM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8947088 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature