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ArticleBMC public health2021

Knowledge, attitudes and perceptions towards COVID-19 vaccinations: a cross-sectional community survey in Bangladesh.

Md Saiful Islam, Abu Bakkar Siddique, Rejina Akter, Rafia Tasnim, Md Safaet Hossain Sujan, Paul R Ward, Md Tajuddin Sikder

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7 authors at 4 institutions in 2 countries.

Md Saiful IslamDepartment of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, 1342, Bangladesh. islam.msaiful@outlook.com.ORCID 0000-0003-3979-2423
Abu Bakkar SiddiqueDepartment of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, 1342, Bangladesh.ORCID 0000-0002-1573-8281
Rejina AkterDepartment of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, 1342, Bangladesh.ORCID 0000-0003-3562-9004
Rafia TasnimDepartment of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, 1342, Bangladesh.ORCID 0000-0003-0103-5435
Md Safaet Hossain SujanDepartment of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, 1342, Bangladesh.ORCID 0000-0003-0313-2423
Paul R WardCollege of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-5559-9714
Md Tajuddin SikderDepartment of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, 1342, Bangladesh. sikder@juniv.edu.ORCID 0000-0002-5717-2263
Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies · BDFlinders University · AUJahangirnagar University · BDSave the Children · BD

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundSeveral vaccines have been approved for use against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and distributed globally in different regions. However, general community knowledge, attitudes and perceptions towards COVID-19 vaccinations are poorly understood. Thus, the study aimed to investigate community knowledge, attitudes and perceptions towards COVID-19 vaccinations in Bangladesh.

methodsAn exploratory and anonymous population-based e-survey was conducted among 1658 general individuals (55.6% male; mean age = 23.17 ± 6.05 years; age range = 18-65 years). The survey was conducted using a semi-structured and self-reported questionnaire containing informed consent along with four sections (i.e., socio-demographics, knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions). Multiple linear regression was performed to determine the variables predicting knowledge, and attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccinations.

resultsThe mean scores of knowledge and attitudes were 2.83 ± 1.48 (out of 5) and 9.34 ± 2.39 (out of 12) respectively. About a quarter of participants thought that the COVID-19 vaccination available in Bangladesh is safe, only 60% will have the vaccination and about two-thirds will recommend it to family and friends. In the multiple regression model, higher SES, having university/ higher levels of education, having nuclear families and having previous history of essential vaccines uptake were associated with knowledge; whilst attitudes were significantly associated with being female and having previous history of essential vaccines uptake. Just over half of the participants thought that everyone should be vaccinated and 61% responded that health workers should be vaccinated first on priority basis. 95% of respondents believed the vaccine should be administered free of charge in Bangladesh and almost 90% believed that the COVID-19 vaccine used in Bangladesh may have side effects.

conclusionsThe findings reflect inadequate knowledge but more positive attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccine among the general population in Bangladesh. In order to improve knowledge, immediate health education programs need to be initiated before mass vaccination are scheduled.

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