| Authors | Mohammad Khorashadizadeh,Mostafa Abdollai,Ayub Ayar,Hamideh Kouhpeikar |
|---|---|
| Journal | Journal of Caring Sciences |
| Page number | 1-5 |
| Serial number | 12 |
| Volume number | 2 |
| Paper Type | Full Paper |
| Published At | 2023 |
| Journal Type | Electronic |
| Journal Country | Iran, Islamic Republic Of |
| Journal Index | isc،Scopus |
Abstract
Introduction: One of the most important strategies to control COVID-19 pandemic is vaccination. Effective vaccination coverage is necessary to control this pandemic. Therefore, in this study we investigated acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine and associated factors among Iranian population. Methods: A cross-sectional study conducted through Pors Line in South Khorasan Province of Iran. 1043 people participated in this study. Results were analyzed with SPSS version 13 software. Results: 85.2% of the participants wanted to receive the vaccine. Vaccine acceptance was higher in participants that were over 41 years old. Moreover, rate of vaccine acceptance was higher in men than women. Major concern about vaccination was fear of side effects. Vaccine acceptance increased with increasing education level. Conclusion: Results of this study showed that one of the most important reasons for vaccine rejection is the fear of vaccine side effects.
tags: COVID-19 pandemic