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Filipinos' health information-seeking behaviors and their implications for COVID-19 vaccination.
Berdida, Daniel Joseph E; Grande, Rizal Angelo N; Lopez, Violeta.
  • Berdida DJE; College of Nursing, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines.
  • Grande RAN; Mental Health Nursing Department, College of Nursing, University of Ha'il, Ha'il City, Saudi Arabia.
  • Lopez V; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia.
Public Health Nurs ; 39(3): 553-561, 2022 05.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1571054
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVES:

This study examined Filipinos' health information-seeking behaviors, specifically their information engagement and apprehension of getting the COVID-19 vaccine, the reasons for vaccination, and how these factors influenced their decision to get vaccinated.

DESIGN:

Quantitative, cross-sectional, and predictive approaches. SAMPLE This study conducted a national online survey using convenience sampling (n = 2709). MEASUREMENT The Health Information Orientation Scale (HIOS) and Statista.com's "reasons for not getting a COVID-19 vaccination" were used to collect data. Demographic characteristics that predict information engagement and apprehension were identified using multivariate linear regression analysis.

RESULTS:

Responses to information engagement and apprehension revealed "often true" and "sometimes true," respectively. The majority of participants intended to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. "Concerned about the vaccine's safety" is the most common reason for not getting vaccinated. Female gender, college graduate, employed, and using social media to obtain COVID-19 vaccine information were all significant predictors of information engagement and apprehension. Information engagement and apprehension were predicted by age and religion, respectively.

CONCLUSIONS:

Policymakers should consider how people seek information regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and why some people refuse to get vaccinated. Additionally, public health nurses should educate the public about the safety of COVID-19 vaccines.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Vaccines / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Vaccines Limits: Female / Humans Language: English Journal: Public Health Nurs Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Phn.13034

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Vaccines / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Vaccines Limits: Female / Humans Language: English Journal: Public Health Nurs Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Phn.13034