Drivers for decision change in getting vaccinated against COVID-19: A retrospective cross-sectional study
https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.vi0.11707
- Author:
Rosemary R. Seva
1
;
Lourdes Marie S. Tejero
2
;
Bettina Joyce P. Ilagan
3
Author Information
1. Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines
2. Technology Transfer and Business Development Office, University of the Philippines Manila, Manila, Philippines
3. College of Arts and Sciences, Cavite State University, Cavite, Philippines
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Vaccines;
Vaccination;
Philippines;
Awareness;
Covid-19
- From:
Acta Medica Philippina
2026;60(3):60-69
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Background:A certain percentage of the vaccinated population initially did not want to get vaccinated but changed
their minds (from 30% to 70%). By October 2022, World Bank reported that the Philippines had 77.8% COVID-19 vaccination rate. Knowing the factors that changed their decision can help improve the vaccination rate.
Objective:This survey aimed to identify the factors that influence positive change in vaccination decisions.
Methods:This survey was conducted in the Philippines among Filipinos aged 18-80 years old between March to April 2022. The dependent variable in the study was decision change, a binary variable coded as 1 for a vaccinated person who changed their decision from no to yes and 0 for an unvaccinated person who did not change their decision from yes to no.
Results: Age (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 0.92, 95% CI = 0.89-0.96) and having a college degree (aOR=11.707,
95% CI=3.23-42.41) are related to changing decisions. Young and college degree holders are likely to change their decisions positively about getting vaccinated. Employer requirement also influences decision change because it affects a person's livelihood. High scores on vaccine confidence (aOR = 1.181, 95% CI = 1.12-1.25) and awareness (aOR = 1.318, 95% CI = 1.08-1.61) are associated with decision change.
Conclusion:Being young, educated, employed with a requirement to vaccinate, and having high vaccine awareness
and confidence are strongly associated with a positive change in the decision to get vaccinated.
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