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Vol. 23. Issue S1.
Pages S26-S32 (August 2022)
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Vol. 23. Issue S1.
Pages S26-S32 (August 2022)
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Assessment of attitude and hesitancy toward vaccine against COVID-19 in a Pakistani population: A mix methods survey
Evaluación de la actitud y la renuencia hacia la vacuna frente a la COVID-19 en una población paquistaní: encuesta de método mixto
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Z.A. Khana,
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aqeelzainab5@gmail.com

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, R. Allanab, I. Afzalc, A.S. Alid, O. Mariame, R. Aslame, I.A. Shahf, A. Allanag, M.M. Haiderh, R. Jandanii, Z. Khanj, A.M. Siddiquik, J.A. Shahl, U. Buttm,n
a Research Lead, Research and Development Department, AO Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
b Research Associate, Department of Paediatrics, Agha Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
c Research Lead, Academic Surgical Unit, South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre, London, UK
d Research Associate, Department of Medicine, Agha Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
e Postgraduate Trainee in Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Dow University of Health Science, Karachi, Pakistan
f Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon, Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Medical Director, AO Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
g MSc Candidate in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Department of Community Health Sciences, Agha Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
h Lecturer, Department of Community Dentistry, Bahria University Medical and Dental College, Karachi, Pakistan
i Lecturer, Dow Institute of Nursing and Midwifery, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
j Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, AO Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
k Consultant Orthopaedic and Spine Surgeon, Department of Spinal Surgery, A.O. Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan and Consultant Spinal Surgeon, Guys and St Thomas's NHS Trust, UK
l Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon, AO Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
m Sports Injury Unit, AO Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
n Circle Bath Hospital, UK
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Table 1. Participant's characteristics n=1003.
Table 2. Reasons participants responding “no” or “not sure” regarding intent to be vaccinated.
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Objective

The objective of this study was to assess the attitude and hesitancy toward vaccine against COVID-19 in a Pakistani Population.

Materials and methods

A mix-method, prospective study was conducted and adults (aged ≥18 years) residing in Pakistan were invited to participate. The questionnaire was prepared, hosted in Google Forms and circulated through electronic platforms and was also available to be done in in-person. Data was compiled from 15th September to 30th November 2020.

Results

The response rate was 80%. A total of 1003 participants were included in the final analysis. Of them, 75% completed survey questionnaire online, while remaining 25% responded in-person. The mean age of the participants was 29.62±10.47 years. The majority of participants were females; 60.9% (n=611). 57.02% (n=572) of the participants were employed at the time of survey. Overall, 70.68% (n=709) of the participants had previous experience of vaccines such as the flu vaccine Only 4.9% (n=49) participants thought that they will be seriously ill from COVID-19 within six months and 39% (n=392) participants were confident that they will get COVID-19. A total of 71.29% of the participants reported they would consider getting vaccinated once available. There was statistical association between gender and getting vaccinated (P<0.001).

Conclusion

This study demonstrated that majority of the participants showed positive attitude toward considering COVID-19 vaccine. However awareness with informed knowledge of efficacy, possible adverse effects and cost would be of added great value to increase the real response of Pakistani population toward COVID-19 vaccination.

Keywords:
Attitude
Hesitancy
SARS-CoV-2
COVID-19
Vaccine
Pakistan
Mix method
Resumen
Objetivo

El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar la actitud y la renuencia hacia la vacuna frente a la COVID-19 en una población paquistaní.

Materiales y métodos

Se realizó un estudio prospectivo de método mixto, invitándose a participar a personas adultas (edad ≥18 años) residentes en Paquistán. Se preparó el cuestionario, que se alojó en Google Forms y se hizo circular a través de plataformas electrónicas, pudiendo realizarse también de manera personal. Los datos se recopilaron desde el 15 de septiembre al 30 de noviembre de 2020.

Resultados

La tasa de respuesta fue del 80%. El análisis final incluyó un total de 1.003 participantes, de los cuales el 75% completó el cuestionario-encuesta online, mientras que el 25% respondió en persona. La edad media de los participantes fue de 29,62±10,47 años. La mayoría de los participantes eran mujeres: el 60,9% (n=611). El 57,02% (n=572) de los participantes tenía empleo en el momento de la encuesta. En general, el 70,68% (n=709) de los participantes tenía experiencia previa sobre vacunas tales como la vacuna frente a la gripe. Solo el 4,9% (n=49) de los participantes pensaba que padecerían la COVID-19 de forma grave en el plazo de seis meses, y el 39% (n=392) de los participantes estaba seguro de que se contagiaría de dicha enfermedad. El 71,29% de los participantes reportó que consideraría recibir la vacuna una vez que se dispusiera de la misma. Existió una asociación estadística entre el sexo y el ser vacunado (P<0,001).

Conclusión

Este estudio demostró que la mayoría de los participantes mostró una actitud positiva hacia la consideración de la vacuna frente a la COVID-19. Sin embargo, la concienciación sobre el conocimiento informado de la vacuna, los posibles efectos adversos y el coste supondrían un gran valor añadido al incremento de la respuesta real de la población paquistaní hacia la vacuna frente a la COVID-19.

Palabras clave:
Actitud
Renuencia
SARS-CoV-2
COVID-19
Vacuna
Paquistán
Método mixto

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