biostudies-literatureUnknown15(3)Kumari A<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.Diabetes & metabolic syndrome679-682https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC7997146biostudies-literatureWhat Indians Think of the COVID-19 vaccine: A qualitative study comprising focus group discussions and thematic analysis.PMC7997146Kalanidhi KBBaitha UGoel AVikram NKPrakash BChopra SSingh AKumari ARanjan PKaur DKaur TfalseWhat Indians Think of the COVID-19 vaccine: A qualitative study comprising focus group discussions and thematic analysis.<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.2021-01-01T00:00:00Z2021 May-Jun2025-04-04T13:13:47.829Z2022-02-10T14:40:06.393ZS-EPMC79971463381324110.1016/j.dsx.2021.03.021