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Influencing Factors on Intention to Vaccinate Against COVID-19 in College Students

  • Lee, Se Hyun (College of Nursing.Research Institute of Nursing Science, Ajou University) ;
  • Park, Seo Rin (College of Nursing.Research Institute of Nursing Science, Ajou University) ;
  • Kim, Hye Min (College of Nursing.Research Institute of Nursing Science, Ajou University) ;
  • Ko, Da Yeon (College of Nursing.Research Institute of Nursing Science, Ajou University) ;
  • Kang, Min Seong (College of Nursing.Research Institute of Nursing Science, Ajou University) ;
  • Choi, Eun Chae (College of Nursing.Research Institute of Nursing Science, Ajou University) ;
  • Shin, Da Som (College of Nursing.Research Institute of Nursing Science, Ajou University) ;
  • Kim, Se Yeon (College of Nursing.Research Institute of Nursing Science, Ajou University) ;
  • Seo, Eun Ji (College of Nursing.Research Institute of Nursing Science, Ajou University)
  • Received : 2021.10.08
  • Accepted : 2021.11.25
  • Published : 2021.11.30
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Abstract

Purpose: This cross-sectional study aimed to identify factors affecting coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination intention. Methods: For an anonymous online survey, recruitment notices were posted on an anonymous community by each university, and an online survey was conducted through online form from June to July 2021. COVID-19 knowledge and health-protective behavior were measured using a questionnaire based on previous literature and reflecting the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's COVID-19 Response Guidelines. The psychological antecedents of vaccination were measured by 5C scale. Results: Two-hundred and ninety-four college students (women 67.3%) answered the survey; 179 (60.9%) reported that they would accept a COVID-19 vaccine. The mean scores for COVID-19 knowledge and health-protective behavior were 22.97±5.33 (out of 35) and 9.92±2.22 (out of 12), respectively. For the psychological antecedents of vaccination, the mean scores for confidence, collective responsibility, calculation, complacency, and constraints were 4.45 (± 1.24), 5.61 (± 1.09), 5.09 (± 1.18), 2.42 (± 1.11), and 2.37 (± 1.19) out of 5 points, respectively. The confidence, calculation, and collective responsibility were associated with vaccination intention. Additionally, the top reason for those who were less prone to accept vaccination against COVID-19 was concern about vaccine safety. Conclusion: The higher the confidence in the vaccine and the higher the collective responsibility, the higher the vaccination intention. As it is a factor related to an individual's perception of COVID-19 information, it is necessary to increase confidence in the vaccines through obtaining accurate information on the safety, effectiveness, and side effects of the COVID-19 vaccines and vaccination.

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