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What Indians Think of the COVID-19 vaccine: A qualitative study comprising focus group discussions and thematic analysis.
Kumari, Archana; Ranjan, Piyush; Chopra, Sakshi; Kaur, Divjyot; Kaur, Tanveer; Kalanidhi, Kamal Bandhu; Goel, Aastha; Singh, Amandeep; Baitha, Upendra; Prakash, Bindu; Vikram, Naval K.
  • Kumari A; Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, All India Institute of Medical Science, New Delhi, India.
  • Ranjan P; Department of Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Science, New Delhi, India. Electronic address: drpiyushdost@gmail.com.
  • Chopra S; Department of Home Science, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India.
  • Kaur D; Department of Home Science, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India.
  • Kaur T; Department of Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Science, New Delhi, India.
  • Kalanidhi KB; Department of Geriatric Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
  • Goel A; Department of Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Science, New Delhi, India.
  • Singh A; Department of Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Science, New Delhi, India.
  • Baitha U; Department of Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Science, New Delhi, India.
  • Prakash B; Department of Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Science, New Delhi, India.
  • Vikram NK; Department of Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Science, New Delhi, India.
Diabetes Metab Syndr ; 15(3): 679-682, 2021.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1157245
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND AND

AIMS:

The study aims to interpret current knowledge, attitude, perceptions and concerns regarding COVID-19 vaccine in the Indian population.

METHODS:

Eight focus group discussions were conducted. Participants were recruited via purposive sampling. Discussions were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Key themes were extracted using thematic analysis method.

RESULTS:

There were 19 males and 24 females, with a mean age of 36 ± 11 years. Sub-themes identified were knowledge, attitude, perception and concerns regarding COVID-19 vaccine, leading to the main theme, i.e., views about the COVID-19 vaccine.

CONCLUSION:

People have mixed perceptions regarding COVID-19 vaccine. Channelling correct messages may improve people's willingness to get vaccinated.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Attitude to Health / Vaccination / COVID-19 Vaccines / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Vaccines Limits: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged / Young adult Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Diabetes Metab Syndr Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.dsx.2021.03.021

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Attitude to Health / Vaccination / COVID-19 Vaccines / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Vaccines Limits: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged / Young adult Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Diabetes Metab Syndr Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.dsx.2021.03.021