Abstract
Vaccine acceptance in the general public is essential in controlling the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The study aimed to assess the COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in the adult population of Mongolia, and determine the associated factors. A total of 2875 individuals from urban and rural areas were recruited, and completed an online survey. Older age, urban residence, previous vaccination, high education, good knowledge of side effects, and a personal view of the importance of vaccines were associated with vaccine acceptability, whereas gender and religion were not. Receiving COVID-19 vaccine information from official government pages was related to a higher acceptance rate. Reliance on social media as a source of COVID-19 vaccine information was associated with high level of vaccine hesitancy. The side effects and the type of the COVID-19 vaccine were a major reason for hesitation. Countering false information regarding COVID-19 vaccines on social media, and promoting vaccine importance on general news websites is necessary. Moreover, providing clear and direct educational materials through official communication channels on the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines alongside information on COVID-19 symptoms, vaccine side effects, and location of vaccine administration centers among the younger populations, rural residents, and those with lower education is needed.
Highlights
IntroductionAs of 2 November 2021, more than 246 million cases of coronavirus disease 2019
Age, residence, educational level, personal acceptance of other vaccines, and personal views of vaccine importance were associated with vaccine acceptance, whereas gender and religious belief were not correlated with the vaccine acceptance rate
The significant association between vaccine hesitancy and rural population could be explained by the sampling method, it is essential to extensively target rural areas, and provide information to reduce their doubt in vaccines, and help them have adequate preventive methods against an infection
Summary
As of 2 November 2021, more than 246 million cases of coronavirus disease 2019. (COVID-19) have been confirmed globally, including nearly 5 million deaths since the start of the pandemic. Countries with the most cases include the United States, Russian. Federation, United Kingdom, Ukraine, and Turkey, and death rates were high in. The Delta variant was predominant in most countries [1], and was associated with higher household transmission, hospitalizations, ICU admissions, and deaths compared with the Alpha, Beta, and Gamma variants, regardless of age or comorbidity [2,3]. Vaccination, in combination with other protective measures, is an important tool to fight against the pandemic.
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