{"database":"biostudies-literature","file_versions":[],"scores":null,"additional":{"omics_type":["Unknown"],"volume":["15(3)"],"submitter":["Kumari A"],"pubmed_abstract":["<h4>Background and aims</h4>The study aims to interpret current knowledge, attitude, perceptions and concerns regarding COVID-19 vaccine in the Indian population.<h4>Methods</h4>Eight focus group discussions were conducted. Participants were recruited via purposive sampling. Discussions were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Key themes were extracted using thematic analysis method.<h4>Results</h4>There were 19 males and 24 females, with a mean age of 36 ± 11 years. Sub-themes identified were knowledge, attitude, perception and concerns regarding COVID-19 vaccine, leading to the main theme, i.e., views about the COVID-19 vaccine.<h4>Conclusion</h4>People have mixed perceptions regarding COVID-19 vaccine. Channelling correct messages may improve people's willingness to get vaccinated."],"journal":["Diabetes & metabolic syndrome"],"pagination":["679-682"],"full_dataset_link":["https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC7997146"],"repository":["biostudies-literature"],"pubmed_title":["What Indians Think of the COVID-19 vaccine: A qualitative study comprising focus group discussions and thematic analysis."],"pmcid":["PMC7997146"],"pubmed_authors":["Kalanidhi KB","Baitha U","Goel A","Vikram NK","Prakash B","Chopra S","Singh A","Kumari A","Ranjan P","Kaur D","Kaur T"],"additional_accession":[]},"is_claimable":false,"name":"What Indians Think of the COVID-19 vaccine: A qualitative study comprising focus group discussions and thematic analysis.","description":"<h4>Background and aims</h4>The study aims to interpret current knowledge, attitude, perceptions and concerns regarding COVID-19 vaccine in the Indian population.<h4>Methods</h4>Eight focus group discussions were conducted. Participants were recruited via purposive sampling. Discussions were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Key themes were extracted using thematic analysis method.<h4>Results</h4>There were 19 males and 24 females, with a mean age of 36 ± 11 years. Sub-themes identified were knowledge, attitude, perception and concerns regarding COVID-19 vaccine, leading to the main theme, i.e., views about the COVID-19 vaccine.<h4>Conclusion</h4>People have mixed perceptions regarding COVID-19 vaccine. Channelling correct messages may improve people's willingness to get vaccinated.","dates":{"release":"2021-01-01T00:00:00Z","publication":"2021 May-Jun","modification":"2025-04-04T13:13:47.829Z","creation":"2022-02-10T14:40:06.393Z"},"accession":"S-EPMC7997146","cross_references":{"pubmed":["33813241"],"doi":["10.1016/j.dsx.2021.03.021"]}}