Correlation of Perception and Information Obtained by the Community with the Achievement of Covid-19 Vaccination in the Work Area of the Community Health Center
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Covid-19 is a serious problem throughout the world. One of the reasons for the low coverage of Covid-19 vaccination coverage in Indonesia is due to the fact that there is news about the effectiveness of the stash vaccine that is circulating widely and very intensively on social media. Public acceptance/perception of the COVID-19 vaccination is still low. The results of studies in the field carrying out up to the second vaccine were 3,111 people or 52.06%, while those who did not carry out the vaccine at all were 2,864 people or 47.94%.Methods: Using a correlational research design with a cross sectional approach. This study used a sample of 98 people with accidental sampling. Data analysis used the Spearman Rank test.Results: 70 people (71.4%) had positive community perceptions, 69 people (70.4%) received information in the supportive category, 69 people (70.4%) had more ability to program in the more 70% category. and there is a relationship between the information obtained and the achievements of the Covid 19 vaccination program, with p = 0.000, α = 0.05, the correlation coefficient is positive, with a value = 0.755 or the category of strong relationship.Discussion: Negative perceptions about COVID-19 vaccination in the community, wrong sources of information raise fears of possible side effects, doubts and concerns regarding the safety and efficacy of vaccines cause a person to hesitate in receiving vaccinations. This can occur due to lack of awareness from some communities
Source: Healthy-Mu Journal
Authors: Noor Amaliah, Khairil Annas, Yustan Azidin
Institution: Universitas Muhammadiyah Banjarmasin
Language: English
Subfield: Health
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $16
OpenAlex ID: W4409538909