Influencing Factors on Intention to Vaccinate Against COVID-19 in College Students

• Published in: Journal of Korean biological nursing science pp. 330 - 338
• Main Authors: 이서현, 박세린, 김혜민, 고다연, 강민성, 최은채, 신다솜, 김세연, 서은지
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 한국기초간호학회 01.11.2021
• Subjects: 간호학
• ISSN: 2383-6415; 2383-6423
• DOI: 10.7586/jkbns.2021.23.4.330

Purpose: This cross-sectional study aimed to identify factors affecting coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination intention. Methods: For an anonymous online survey, recruitment notices were posted on an anonymous community by each university, and an online survey was conducted through online form from June to July 2021. COVID-19 knowledge and health-protective behavior were measured using a questionnaire based on previous literature and reflecting the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s COVID-19 Response Guidelines. The psychological antecedents of vaccination were measured by 5C scale. Results: Two-hundred and ninety-four college students (women 67.3%) answered the survey; 179 (60.9%) reported that they would accept a COVID-19 vaccine. The mean scores for COVID-19 knowledge and health-protective behavior were 22.97±5.33 (out of 35) and 9.92±2.22 (out of 12), respectively. For the psychological antecedents of vaccination, the mean scores for confidence, collective responsibility, calculation, complacency, and constraints were 4.45 (±1.24), 5.61 (±1.09), 5.09 (±1.18), 2.42 (±1.11), and 2.37 (±1.19) out of 5 points, respectively. The confidence, calculation, and collective responsibility were associated with vaccination intention. Additionally, the top reason for those who were less prone to accept vaccination against COVID-19 was concern about vaccine safety. Conclusion: The higher the confidence in the vaccine and the higher the collective responsibility, the higher the vaccination intention. As it is a factor related to an individual’s perception of COVID-19 information, it is necessary to increase confidence in the vaccines through obtaining accurate information on the safety, effectiveness, and side effects of the COVID-19 vaccines and vaccination KCI Citation Count: 0