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Knowledge, Attitude, and Hesitance of COVID-19 Vaccination amongst Emergency Health Care Workers (EHCW) in Qassim Region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – A Cross-sectional Survey

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Covid -19 vaccine hesitancy behavior with delay in acceptance or refusal of vaccines has led to looking for reasons for the same. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate knowledge, attitude, and hesitancy of COVID-19 vaccines among healthcare workers in Qassim Region. Materials and Methods: Cross-sectional questionnaire research was done among 390 emergency health care workers (EHCW) from January to March 2022. The questionnaires consisted of a total of 28 items and were divided into 4 domains, which are demographic details, knowledge, attitude, and hesitancy towards COVID-19-19 vaccination. The obtained data was statistically evaluated. Results: The majority of the study subjects had poor knowledge regarding the COVID-19 vaccination, with an overall mean knowledge of 4.29 + 1.52. Around 64.10% had a positive attitude regarding the COVID-19 vaccination. Conclusion: In the situation a pandemic, vaccine hesitancy poor knowledge, and negative attitude a major barriers to implementing COVID-19 vaccination.

Source: Journal of Pharmacy And Bioallied Sciences

DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1950_24

Author: Shaher Almutairi

Institution: Qassim University

Language: English

Topic: Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $250