Cognition and Behavior of COVID-19 Vaccination Based on the Health Belief Model: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT: Background: Vaccination is the most effective method for the prevention of COVID-19. However, willingness to be vaccinated is not consistent. This study aimed to explore vaccine cognition, risk perception, and health behavior of COVID-19 in China. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was performed in Guangdong province, China, including demographic characteristics, health status and preventive behaviors, cognition of COVID-19 vaccination, and the health belief model (HBM). Results: A total of 1640 participants were recruited. The main access to information about COVID-19 and vaccination as through official news and broadcasts (67.3%), social network software (58.7%), and professional popularization (46.2%). The precautions taken were wearing a mask (67.0%) and avoiding gathering together (71.

SUBMITTER: Cai Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9030847 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature