Acceptance and hesitancy of parents to vaccinate children against coronavirus disease 2019 in Saudi Arabia

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine and its determinants: evidence from a large sample study in Bangladesh

Miah Md Akiful Haque et al.

Summary: The majority of adult Bangladeshi population showed a positive attitude towards the COVID-19 vaccine, believing that it can effectively prevent the virus. Factors such as higher education level, older age, rural residency, and having family members diagnosed with COVID-19 were associated with a higher likelihood of receiving the vaccine.

HELIYON (2021)

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Article Immunology

Evaluation of COVID-19 Vaccine Refusal in Parents

Metin Yigit et al.

Summary: The study found that a majority of parents were hesitant about COVID-19 vaccines, especially towards foreign vaccines. Factors such as education level and anxiety about COVID-19 infection were found to be associated with vaccine acceptance among parents.

PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE JOURNAL (2021)

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Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Factors associated with parents' willingness to enroll their children in trials for COVID-19 vaccination

Ran D. Goldman et al.

Summary: The study found that only one fifth of families surveyed would consider enrolling their child in a vaccine trial. Parental interest, history of vaccinating their child, and the child's age were factors associated with parents allowing their child to participate in a COVID vaccine trial.

HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS (2021)

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Article Immunology

Acceptability of a COVID-19 Vaccine among the Saudi Population

Eman Ibrahim Alfageeh et al.

Summary: The study revealed that residents in the southern region, those who have received the seasonal influenza vaccine, believe in mandatory COVID-19 vaccination, and express high levels of concern about COVID-19 are more willing to get vaccinated. On the other hand, individuals with a history of vaccine refusal are less likely to have the intention to be vaccinated. There is a need for multifaceted interventions to target the low acceptance rate among the Saudi population, focusing on raising awareness and emphasizing the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine.

VACCINES (2021)

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Article Endocrinology & Metabolism

Development and validation of a questionnaire to assess knowledge, attitude, practices, and concerns regarding COVID-19 vaccination among the general population

Archana Kumari et al.

Summary: The study developed a 39-item questionnaire covering knowledge, attitude, practices, and concerns regarding the COVID-19 vaccine, using a mixed methods study design. The validity of the questionnaire was established, showing its effectiveness in assessing COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and hesitancy.

DIABETES & METABOLIC SYNDROME-CLINICAL RESEARCH & REVIEWS (2021)

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