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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among university students in Lebanon.
Bou Hamdan, M; Singh, S; Polavarapu, M; Jordan, T R; Melhem, N M.
  • Bou Hamdan M; Medical Laboratory Sciences Program, Division of Health Professions, Faculty of Health Sciences, American University of Beirut, Beirut1107 2020, Lebanon.
  • Singh S; School of Population Health, College of Health and Human Services, The University of Toledo, 2801 W. Bancroft Street, Toledo, OH43606, USA.
  • Polavarapu M; School of Population Health, College of Health and Human Services, The University of Toledo, 2801 W. Bancroft Street, Toledo, OH43606, USA.
  • Jordan TR; School of Population Health, College of Health and Human Services, The University of Toledo, 2801 W. Bancroft Street, Toledo, OH43606, USA.
  • Melhem NM; Medical Laboratory Sciences Program, Division of Health Professions, Faculty of Health Sciences, American University of Beirut, Beirut1107 2020, Lebanon.
Epidemiol Infect ; 149: e242, 2021 11 02.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1591869
ABSTRACT
Little is known about the decision-making process of college students in Lebanon regarding coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) vaccination. The aim of this study was to identify factors predicting behavioural intentions of students enrolled at the American University of Beirut to obtain a COVID-19 vaccine. A total of 3805 students were randomly selected. Participants were divided into three groups vaccine accepting (willing to take or already took the vaccine), vaccine hesitant (hesitant to take the vaccine) and vaccine resistant (decided not to take the vaccine). Overall, participants were vaccine accepting (87%), with 10% and 3% being hesitant and resistant, respectively. Vaccine hesitancy was significantly associated with nationality, residency status and university rank. Participants who believed the vaccine was safe and in agreement with their personal views were less likely to be hesitant. Participants who did not receive the flu vaccine were more hesitant than those who did. Moreover, a significant association between hesitancy and agreement with conspiracies was observed. A high level of knowledge about COVID-19 disease and vaccine resulted in lower odds of vaccine resistance among students. The factors identified explaining each of the three vaccine intention groups can be used as core content for health communication and social marketing campaigns to increase the rate of COVID-19 vaccination.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Students / COVID-19 Vaccines / Vaccination Hesitancy Type of study: Experimental Studies / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Vaccines Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Young adult Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Epidemiol Infect Journal subject: Communicable Diseases / Epidemiology Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S0950268821002314

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Students / COVID-19 Vaccines / Vaccination Hesitancy Type of study: Experimental Studies / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Vaccines Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Young adult Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Epidemiol Infect Journal subject: Communicable Diseases / Epidemiology Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S0950268821002314