Influencing Factors on Intention to Vaccinate Against COVID-19in College Students
10.7586/jkbns.2021.23.4.330
- Author:
Se Hyun LEE
1
;
Seo Rin PARK
;
Hye Min KIM
;
Da Yeon KO
;
Min Seong KANG
;
Eun Chae CHOI
;
Da Som SHIN
;
Se Yeon KIM
;
Eun Ji SEO
Author Information
1. College of Nursing · Research Institute of Nursing Science, Ajou University, Suwon, Korea
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science
2021;23(4):330-338
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Purpose:This cross-sectional study aimed to identify factors affecting coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination intention.
Methods:For an anonymous online survey, recruitment notices were posted on an anonymous community by each university, and an online survey was conducted through online form from June to July 2021. COVID-19 knowledge and health-protective behavior were measured using a questionnaire based on previous literature and reflecting the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s COVID-19 Response Guidelines. The psychological antecedents of vaccination were measured by 5C scale.
Results:Two-hundred and ninety-four college students (women 67.3%) answered the survey; 179 (60.9%) reported that they would accept a COVID-19 vaccine. The mean scores for COVID-19 knowledge and health-protective behavior were 22.97 ± 5.33 (out of 35) and 9.92 ± 2.22 (out of 12), respectively. For the psychological antecedents of vaccination, the mean scores for confidence, collective responsibility, calculation, complacency, and constraints were 4.45 ( ± 1.24), 5.61 ( ± 1.09), 5.09 ( ± 1.18), 2.42 ( ± 1.11), and 2.37 ( ± 1.19) out of 5 points, respectively. The confidence, calculation, and collective responsibility were associated with vaccination intention. Additionally, the top reason for those who were less prone to accept vaccination against COVID-19 was concern about vaccine safety.
Conclusion:The higher the confidence in the vaccine and the higher the collective responsibility, the higher the vaccination intention. As it is a factor related to an individual’s perception of COVID-19 information, it is necessary to increase confidence in the vaccines through obtaining accurate information on the safety, effectiveness, and side effects of the COVID-19 vaccines and vaccination.
