COVID-19 Booster Dose Acceptance Among University Students
Author Information
Author(s): Alqarni Yousef Saeed, Alsulami Fahad T., Alhomoud Farah Kais, Alhomoud Faten, Alshayban Dhafer, Alamer Khalid A., Alshehail Bashayer, Alsultan Mohammed M., Alanazi Ahmed A., Algarni Majed A., Fadil Haifa Abdulrahman
Primary Institution: Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
Hypothesis
What factors influence university students' willingness to receive a COVID-19 booster dose?
Conclusion
The study revealed that students were not accepting COVID-19 booster doses, highlighting the need for awareness campaigns to dispel myths and improve vaccination rates.
Supporting Evidence
- 54.6% of respondents showed a low intention to receive the booster.
- Only 24.4% of students expressed willingness to get the booster.
- First-year students had the highest intention to receive the booster at 68.4%.
Takeaway
Many university students are hesitant to get a COVID-19 booster shot, and we need to help them understand why it's important.
Methodology
A descriptive, cross-sectional study design using an online self-administered survey was conducted among medical and non-medical students.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-reported data and reliance on social media for participant recruitment.
Limitations
The study used a convenience sampling technique, which may not represent the entire student population.
Participant Demographics
54.3% male and 45.7% female, all aged 18-25 years.
Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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