WHILE STUDIES ON COVID-19 VACCINE IS ONGOİNG; THE PUBLIC’S THOUGHTS AND
ATTITUDES TO THE FUTURE COVID-19 VACCINE
Abstract
OBJECTİVE In this study, we aim to investigate the thoughts and
attitudes of individuals towards the future COVID-19 vaccine. METHODS
This descriptive study was carried out on the web between 10/06/2020 -
10/07/2020. The sample constitutes all individuals above 18 years of age
using social media and smartphone. The e-survey form was shared by the
researchers via the web for a month, and those who completed the survey
were included in the study and formed the sample of the research.
RESULTS 759 were participated. 49.7% of the participants stated to be
vaccinated; 38.4% of them stated to be vaccinated their children
against COVID-19; if the vaccine for COVID-19 is developed. The request
for the COVID 19 vaccine had relationship with gender, occupation,
health insurance, anxiety level, having children, willing to get
vaccinated for their children. “Afraid of the side effects of
vaccine”, “don’t think it can be reliable as it will be a new
vaccine” and “COVID-19 infection is a biological weapon and the
vaccine will serve those who produce this virus” were the most common
reasons for rejection of vaccine. CONCLUSION In our study afraid of the
side effects of vaccine and not thinking it can be reliable as it will
be a new vaccine is the most reasons of indecision and rejection about
COVID 19 vaccine. In order for the future COVID 19 vaccination campaign
to not fail, media, politicians, healthcare professionals should closely
follow the vaccination development processes, inform the public
transparently and consider public’s concerns.