Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice towards COVID-19 Vaccinations: A Cross Sectional Community Survey in Sudan

Abstract

Background: Several prophylactic vac¬cines against COVID-19 have already been developed in various countries. However, general community knowledge, attitudes and practice towards COVID-19 vaccinations are needed to investigate. Thus, the study aimed to investigate community knowledge, attitudes and perceptions towards COVID-19 vaccinations in Sudan. Methodology: prospective, cross sectional, online survey study through a self-administered questionnaire was carried out during the period between March 2021 to August 2021 in Khartoum, Sudan among 3310 Sudanese participants. The questionnaire included informed consent along with five sections (i.e., socio-demographics, knowledge, attitudes, Behavior toward COVID-19 national prevention guidelines and vaccine acceptance) was utilized during data collection. Results: The majority of the participants were female (64.35%). More than half (55.92%) of the participants were Adult (>25years). The majority of the respondents are knowledgeable about the approved COVID-19 vaccines (55.55%). The study also revealed that majority of respondents was believed that COVID-19 vaccination could not protect them from infection with COVID-19 (58.70%). The majority of the respondents are knowledgeable about the approved COVID-19 vaccines (55.55%). Conclusions: The findings reflect Good knowledge but more negative attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccine among the general population Sudan. Before and during vaccine rollout, practical ways to eliminate vaccination barriers in Sudanese populations must be implemented, including effective communication and supervision.