COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Filipinos (original) (raw)
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In the presence of a pandemic, vaccines are important to help eliminate the virus and immunize the population. Despite its given benefits, there are still those who are reluctant to receive the vaccination. This study explored the effects of the vaccine scare due to the Dengvaxia vaccination and the acknowledgement on the presence of the COVID-19 pandemic to the willingness of the Filipinos, ages 18 to 59, within Metro Manila to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. A descriptive correlational research design was done to determine the relationship between the variables. An online survey was conducted consisting of both close-ended and open-ended questions. A total of 399 respondents were able to give their answers regarding their baseline knowledge on vaccines, their willingness towards vaccine due to the Dengvaxia vaccination, and the acknowledgement of the presence of a pandemic, the acceptability towards the COVID-19 vaccine, and their reasons to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Majority of the respondents were willing to receive COVID-19 vaccinations, and there was a correlation observed between the vaccine scare and the willingness status of the respondents to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. Most of the respondents' reason to receive the vaccine focused more on their protection against the virus. For those who were not willing to receive the vaccine, their reasons include the overall safety of the vaccine itself. Furthermore, the reasons of unsure respondents leaned towards an unwilling status. Even though a greater number of respondents were willing to receive the vaccine, there were still a number of those who were unwilling and unsure which is concerning. With this knowledge, interventions can be done to further encourage the acceptability towards vaccination.
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Anti-vaxxers vs. Pro-vaxxers: An Analysis of Select Manila Residents’ Stand on COVID-19 Vaccination
International Journal of Research Publications, 2021
The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), launched the COVID-19 pandemic putting the majority of the countries on lockdown. As vaccine development pursues, the need to analyze the determinants of vaccine hesitancy among Filipinos are paramount in order to address poor vaccine uptake and boost vaccine acceptability. This study is a descriptive-comparative study that compares the stand of select Manila residents' pro-vaxxers and anti-vaxxers and the factors that affect their perspective on COVID-19 vaccination. A survey questionnaire was disseminated online to respondents who are qualified based on the following criteria: Filipinos ages 18 to 65 years old who are Manila City residents, at least secondary school graduates, are willing to be involved in the study, and have not contracted the virus nor received a vaccination for it. Out of the 189 participants of the study, 180 of which were classified as pro-vaxxers and 9 as anti-vaxxers. After analysis of data, the respondents, in general, agree that Safety and Effectivity (x=3.08), Trust (x=2.88) and Social (x=2.44) factors positively affect their COVID-19 perspective while Experiences (x=1.66), Beliefs (x=1.74), and Financial (x=2.45) factors were less likely to affect their perspectives. An unpaired t-test was also used on the factors to determine the significant difference in the perspectives of the two groups, whose results are as follows: Safety and Effectivity (p = 0.650), Trust (p = 0.033), Social (p = 0.003), Experiences (p = 0.325), Beliefs (x = 0.029), and Financial (p = 0.050). Four of these factors namely Trust, Social, Beliefs, and Financial were found to have a significant difference (p 0.05).
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BackgroundCOVID-19 vaccines have been developed at a rapid and unprecedented pace to control the spread of the virus, and prevent hospitalisations and deaths. However, there are a series of events and factors that create barriers to vaccination. In this paper, we explore vaccination narratives and challenges experienced and observed by Filipinos during the early vaccination period in the Philippines.Material and methodsWe conducted 35 interviews from a subsample of 1,599 survey respondents ages 18 and older in the Philippines. The interviews were conducted in Filipino, Cebuano, and/or English via online platforms such as Zoom or via phone call. All interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim, translated, and analysed using inductive content analysis. To highlight the complex reasons for delaying and/or refusing COVID-19 vaccines, we embedded our findings within the social ecological model.ResultsOur analysis showed that individual perceptions play a major role on the decision to ...