KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS COVID-19 VACCINATION AMONG VACCINE-ELIGIBLE SELECTED RESIDENTS OF DHAKA CITY

Abstract

Introduction: An outbreak of a COVID-19 pandemic disease, caused by a novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, had posed a serious threat to global human health. Bangladesh has also come under the attack of this viral disease. This study aimed to discover knowledge and attitudes towards several approved vaccines to tackle COVID-19 among vaccine-eligible residents of Dhaka city. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted over three months from December 2021 to February 2022 among adults aged 18 years and above eligible for vaccination against COVID-19 who resided in Dhaka City. A sample size of 270 participants was selected using non-probability purposive sampling. Results: Results show that the majority of the participants were Muslims (88.15%) and between the ages of 18 and 27 (60.4%), had completed their Higher Secondary Certificate or graduation (88.15%). Among 270 participants, the COVID-19 vaccine had been administered to 236 respondents of which Sino pharm (41.5%) was mostly administered. 99.62% reported knowing COVID-19 vaccines. Conclusion: This study depicted a constructive approach among the vaccine-eligible residents of Dhaka City towards the COVID-19 vaccination. It is concluded that the understanding of people’s perceptions about the COVID-19 vaccine would provide a tool to improve strategies to limit its transmission.