KMID : 0869920220280030296
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Journal of Korean Academy Society of Nursing Education 2022 Volume.28 No. 3 p.296 ~ p.304
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Association of COVID-19 vaccine attitudes and cognitions of COVID-19-related stigma with vaccine hesitancy among college students
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Kim Ji-Soo
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study aimed to examine the association of COVID-19 vaccine attitudes and cognitions of COVID-19-related stigma with vaccine hesitancy among college students.
Methods: This cross-sectional study using a web-based survey was conducted with 242 college students in April 2021 before Korea¡¯s national COVID-19 vaccination program had begun. Data were analyzed using multinominal logistic regression analyses.
Results: Of the participants who were unsure of their intention to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, 66.0% had less experience with flu vaccinations and were 1.43 times more likely to report a mistrust of vaccine benefits (OR=1.43, CI=1.22, 1.68). Those with no intention of receiving the vaccine were 25.0% less likely to be aware of COVID-19 stigma (OR=0.75, CI=0.65, 0.86), 2.08 times more likely to mistrust vaccine benefits (OR=2.08, CI=1.62, 2.68), and 1.53 times more likely to worry about an unforeseen future negative side effects from vaccination (OR=1.53. CI=1.16, 2.00).
Conclusion: Nurses could play an important role in educating college students about vaccination benefits, including reviewing vaccines¡¯ side effects with evidence, to reduce vaccine hesitancy. College students who have less empathy for others regarding COVID-19 infection might have higher COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. Accordingly, explaining to students the necessity of their vaccination in preventing transmission to the surrounding community and vulnerable populations is critical.
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KEYWORD
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COVID-19, Vaccine hesitancy, Students
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