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Intention to Receive COVID-19 Vaccination and Its Associated Factors Among Community in Motta Town, North West Ethiopia, 2022: Application of Theory of Planned Behavior
By Getachew A, Wasihun Y, Fentahun N and 1 others.
Abstract
Background
The coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) pandemic has significantly impacted global health, with vaccine hesitancy emerging as a major obstacle to controlling the disease. Despite the availability of effective vaccines, many individuals remain reluctant to receive them. This study aims to investigate the factors influencing COVID-19 vaccine intention among the community in Motta town, Ethiopia, using the theory of planned behavior.
Objectives
To assess intention to receive COVID-19 vaccine and associated factors among the community in Motta town, North West Ethiopia.
Method
A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 630 unvaccinated adults in Motta town, North West Ethiopia, from May 15 to June 15, 2022. A systematic random sampling technique was used to select study participants. Data were collected by using interviewer-administered questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression. In the final model, a confidence interval (95%) and a p value <0.05 were considered statistically significant.