A cross sectional study to assess the willingness and hesitancy regarding COVID- 19 vaccination

Abstract

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a global pandemic that is highly contagious and has led to increased morbidity and mortality. It is a respiratory tract infection that is caused by a novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). The virus has now affected virtually every country across the world and the number of deaths continues to rapidly increase. Vaccines contain only a part of the same diseasecausing agent that has been killed or made inactive to cause sickness. Most viral diseases have no cure including the COVID-19 disease and because there is no scientifically proven cure for COVID-19, have led to the critical search for a means to salvage the world from this scourge. The result was a vaccine against the disease with the belief that vaccination has saved millions of lives globally.Methods:The aim of this experimental study was to assess the willingness and hesitancy regarding COVID- 19 vaccination among people. The study was a cross-sectional survey using a selfadministered questionnaire among the people. The sample of the study consisted of 500 participants from selected area.The questionnaire was made up of segments that include demographics information, knowledge of the COVID-19 vaccine, its acceptance or hesitancy. Result: The majority of that is 304(60.8%) of participants hesitant regarding COVID- 19 vaccination and 321(64.2%) are moderate level of willingness regarding vaccination. Some of demographical variable find association between the with hesitancy like gender, education ,occupation, Residencem,covid infection, suffering or having any Disease, vaccinated against COVID-19, which one and would you still want this vaccine for yourself.Some of demographical variable find association between the with willingness like Age, Education, Occupation, Type of Family, Residence, you infected COVID-19 infection, vaccinated against COVID-19, which one and would you still want this vaccine for yourself.Conclusion: The study shows that most off participants have a COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and willingness for various reasons. The study recommends effective education, training, and public enlightenment to change the narrative.