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ArticleBMJ open2021

Acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines in Palestine: a cross-sectional online study.

Hassan J Zawahrah, Hanan Saca-Hazboun, Shatha S Melhem, Rabee Adwan, Ali Sabateen, Niveen M E Abu-Rmeileh

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Article in BMJ open, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 13 papers.

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13 citing papers in PubMed, 27 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors at 5 institutions in 3 countries.

Hassan J ZawahrahFaculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan hassan.zawahrah@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0002-1208-2029
Hanan Saca-HazbounFaculty of Nursing and Health Science, Bethlehem University, Bethlehem, Palestine.
Shatha S MelhemDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan.
Rabee AdwanInfectious Diseases Unit, Makassed Charitable Society Hospital, East Jerusalem, Palestine.
Ali SabateenInfectious Diseases Unit, Augusta Victoria Hospital, East Jerusalem, Palestine.
Niveen M E Abu-RmeilehInstitute of Community and Public Health, Birzeit University, Ramallah, Palestine.
Jordan University of Science and Technology · JOAl-Makassed Islamic Charitable Society Hospital · ILAugusta Victoria Hospital · ILBethlehem University · PSBirzeit University · PS

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionIn Palestine (West Bank and Gaza), there have been more than 320 890 known cases of COVID-19, resulting in 3452 deaths. The detrimental effects of the virus can be seen in the nation's health, economy and government operations, leading to radical uncertainty that is exacerbated by the absence of any definitive treatment or vaccines. The level of knowledge about and trust in treatment and vaccination varies worldwide. This study aims to assess the willingness of Palestinians to receive a COVID-19 vaccine and their knowledge about such vaccines.

methodsAn online survey of adults over 18 years old (n=1080) was conducted in Palestine in October 2020. Using multivariate logistic regression, we identified correlates of participants' willingness to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

resultsWe found that about 63% of participants were willing to get a COVID-19 vaccine. However, acceptance varied with the specific demographic variables that were investigated. Women, married participants and those aged 18-24 years are more likely to take the vaccine. Further, participants with good knowledge about the vaccine and its side effects are more willing to get the vaccine.

conclusionThe availability of a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine in Palestine is crucial to decrease the burden of COVID-19 morbidity and mortality. In addition, to ensure a high vaccination rate, health awareness campaigns should target those who are not willing to get the vaccine, especially those who are more vulnerable and the elderly.

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COVID-19VaccinesAdolescentAdultAgedCOVID-19 VaccinesCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansSARS-CoV-2VaccinationCOVID-19 VaccinesVaccinesCOVID-19health policyinfection controlinfectious diseasespublic health

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PMID34620671
PMCPMC8507407
OpenAlexW3204532845

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