Knowledge, attitude, and intention to accept Covid-19 vaccine among patients with chronic diseases in southern Ethiopia

Multi-center study

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ID22072918
AuthorsGetachew Asmare Adella (0000-0001-8469-7754, Wolaita Sodo University, corresponding author), Kelemu Abebe Gelaw (0000-0001-7157-4616, Wolaita Sodo University), Kelemu Abebe, Natnael Atnafu Gebeyehu (0000-0001-9583-833X, Wolaita Sodo University), Natnael Atnafu, Gedion Asnake Azeze (0000-0002-6347-8648, Wolaita Sodo University), Tamiru Alene (0000-0003-2589-906X, Jigjiga University), Simegn Molla (Wolaita Sodo University), Gizachew Ambaw Kassie (0000-0003-0736-5769, Wolaita Sodo University), Gizachew Ambaw, Tekalign Amera (Debre Tabor University), Amanuel Yosef Gebrekidan (0000-0003-0960-3759, Wolaita Sodo University), Amanuel Yosef, Kirubel Eshetu (Wolaita Sodo University), Adisu Yeshambel (Wolaita Sodo University), Dabere Nigatu (0000-0001-7303-6723, Bahir Dar University), Endeshaw Chekol Abebe (0000-0002-5035-6633, Debre Tabor University), Belete Birhan (0009-0005-3010-4366, Wolaita Sodo University), Yibeltal Assefa (0000-0003-2393-1492, Wolaita Sodo University)
Year2022
Volume10
Pages917925-917925
Publication date2022-09-29
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueFrontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565
PublisherFrontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fpubh.2022.917925
PMID36249216
OpenAlexW4298002910
LanguageEN
Citations received3
References cited43

Background Most of the COVID-19 fatal cases and severe illnesses like acute respiratory distress syndrome occur in older adults and other people who have underlying medical comorbidities. Understanding patients with chronic disease' knowledge, attitudes, and intention to take the COVID-19 vaccine and related factors are necessary to control the mortality of COVID-19 infection. Therefore, this study aimed to assess knowledge, attitudes, and intention to take the COVID-19 vaccine among patients with chronic disease in Southern Ethiopia. Methods and materials A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 409 patients with chronic diseases having a follow-up at the hospitals of the Southern region of Ethiopia from November 14, 2021, to December 24, 2021. A structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression was conducted to show the association of variables with knowledge, attitude, and intention to take the COVID-19 vaccine. The associations of variables were declared with the use of a 95% CI and P -value < 0.05. Results Overall, 79.2, 70.9, and 58.2% of participants had good knowledge, favorable attitude, and intent to take the COVID-19 vaccine, respectively. Age ≥49 years old (AOR = 1.643; 95% CI = 1.008–3.060) and college and above level of education (AOR = 3.002; 95% CI = 1.897–5.021) were found to be significantly associated with knowledge about COVID-19 vaccine. College and above level of education (AOR = 1.510; 95% CI = 1.002–3.975) and good knowledge (AOR = 3.560; 95% CI = 1.481–6.120) were found to be significantly associated with intention to take COVID-19 vaccine. Conclusion and recommendation Intention to take the COVID-19 vaccine was low among patients with chronic diseases to achieve herd immunity. Therefore, a holistic and multi-sectoral partnership is necessary for a successful COVID-19 vaccination campaign. Further health education and communication are very crucial methods to improve vaccine acceptance and lastly to achieve herd immunity

Bivariate analysis · Cross-sectional study · Disease · Family medicine · Logistic regression · Pathology · COVID-19 and Mental Health · Medicine · SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research · Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy · Internal Medicine

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