COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance among University Students and Lecturers in Different Provinces of Indonesia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Khatiwada, Madan and Nugraha, Ryan Rachmad and Harapan, Harapan and Dochez, Carine and Mutyara, Kuswandewi and Rahayuwati, Laili and Syukri, Maimun and Wardoyo, Eustachius Hagni and Suryani, Dewi and Que, Bertha J and Kartasasmita, Cissy (2023) COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance among University Students and Lecturers in Different Provinces of Indonesia: A Cross-Sectional Study. Vaccines, 11 (683). pp. 1-18. ISSN 2076-393X

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Abstract

: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic imposed a pressing global threat. Vaccines against COVID-19 are a key tool to control the ongoing pandemic. The success of COVID-19 vaccination programs will largely depend on public willingness to receive the vaccine. This study aimed to evaluate the acceptability of COVID-19 vaccines among university students and lecturers in four different provinces of Indonesia. An anonymous, cross-sectional study was conducted online among university students and lecturers in Indonesia between 23 December 2020 and 15 February 2021. Of 3433 respondents, 50.3% stated that they would accept COVID-19 vaccination, while 10.7% expressed unwillingness and 39% were not sure about receiving the vaccine. Concern regarding the side effects after COVID-19 vaccination was the main reason among the participants for not willing to receive the vaccine. Being male, associated with the health sector, having a higher monthly expenditure and having health insurance could increase the acceptability of the COVID-19 vaccine. Low trust in the government and low confidence towards vaccine safety and efficacy could hinder participants’ decision to be vaccinated. Simple, clear and fact-based information from trusted sources on a regular basis will be important for building confidence towards the COVID-19 vaccination program in Indonesia.

Item Type: Article
Keywords (Kata Kunci): COVID-19; COVID-19 vaccine; vaccine acceptance; students; lecturers; Indonesia
Subjects: R Medicine > RZ Other systems of medicine
Divisions: Fakultas Kedokteran
Depositing User: Dr Eustachius Hagni Wardoyo
Date Deposited: 16 Apr 2023 00:58
Last Modified: 16 Apr 2023 00:58
URI: http://eprints.unram.ac.id/id/eprint/36553

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