Acceptance rates and belief toward COVID-19 vaccination among the general population of Pakistan: A cross-sectional survey
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Title
Acceptance rates and belief toward COVID-19 vaccination among the general population of Pakistan: A cross-sectional survey
Author
Yasmin, Farah
Asghar, Waleed
Babar, Maryam Salma
Khan, Hiba
Ahmad, Shoaib
Hameed, Zaid
Asghar, Muhammed Shoaib
Nauman, Hamza
Khattak, Abdullah Khan
Arshad, Zara
Shah, Syed Muhammad Ismail
Siddiqui, Sarush Ahmed
Osama, Muhammad
Zarak, Muhammad Samsoor
Asghar, Waleed
Babar, Maryam Salma
Khan, Hiba
Ahmad, Shoaib
Hameed, Zaid
Asghar, Muhammed Shoaib
Nauman, Hamza
Khattak, Abdullah Khan
Arshad, Zara
Shah, Syed Muhammad Ismail
Siddiqui, Sarush Ahmed
Osama, Muhammad
Zarak, Muhammad Samsoor
Language
English
Publication Date
20210903
Abstract
Developing countries like Pakistan have previously suffered from barriers to acceptance of vaccination by the public because of financial and belief barriers. This study aims to explore these beliefs and highlight concerns regarding vaccine hesitancy in the general population of Pakistan since they are a hindrance to an effective coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) immunization in the country. A cross-sectional study was performed involving 1,778 participants from all four provinces of Pakistan. Results from the study showed more than half of the participants to be unsure of the safety (50%) and efficacy (51%) of the vaccine, whereas 42% were concerned about the side effects of the vaccine. About 72% of the respondents planned to get vaccinated, whereas 28% refused to do so. Internationally made imported vaccines were more trusted by the participants. Forty-four percent of the participants agreed to receive the vaccine upon recommendation from a physician. Lastly, participants who believed in the efficacy of the polio vaccination also considered the COVID-19 vaccine to be safe and effective.
Primary Classification
9.7
Secondary Classification
9.7; 9.1; 21.1;1.2
Primary keywords
health educaltion [pri]; health literacy [pri]; information dissemination [pri]; treatment refusal [pri]; vaccines [pri]
Secondary keywords
adverse effects; empirical research; health care delivery; Muslims; public health; quality control; questionnaire; survey
Subject
Pakistan
Subject
coronaviru; COVID-19; pandemics; vaccine hesitancy
Journal Article
American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. 2021 September 3;105(5): 1230-1239
Link for Internet access
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Copyright © The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
Primary Document Type
j
Subject Captions
e
Bibliography
37 refs.
ISSN
00029637 (print); 14761645 (online)
Collection
Citation
“Acceptance rates and belief toward COVID-19 vaccination among the general population of Pakistan: A cross-sectional survey,” Islamic Medical & Scientific Ethics, accessed January 15, 2025, https://imse.ibp.georgetown.domains/items/show/38341.