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ArticleBMC public health2024

Understanding the factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Venezuela.

Fabián R Chacón-Labrador, María G Passantino, Augusto Moncada-Ortega, Atahualpa A Ávila, Andrea A Moreno, Nicolle A Kuffaty-Akkou, Luisana M Pedroza, Natasha A Camejo-Ávila, Daniela L Mendoza-Millán, Carlis M Rodriguez-Saavedra and 5 more

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Article in BMC public health, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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15 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Fabián R Chacón-Labrador *Biomedical Research and Therapeutic Vaccines Institute, Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela.
María G Passantino *Biomedical Research and Therapeutic Vaccines Institute, Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela.
Augusto Moncada-OrtegaBiomedical Research and Therapeutic Vaccines Institute, Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela.
Atahualpa A ÁvilaBiomedical Research and Therapeutic Vaccines Institute, Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela.
Andrea A MorenoBiomedical Research and Therapeutic Vaccines Institute, Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela.
Nicolle A Kuffaty-AkkouBiomedical Research and Therapeutic Vaccines Institute, Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela.
Luisana M PedrozaBiomedical Research and Therapeutic Vaccines Institute, Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela.
Natasha A Camejo-ÁvilaBiomedical Research and Therapeutic Vaccines Institute, Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela.
Daniela L Mendoza-MillánBiomedical Research and Therapeutic Vaccines Institute, Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela.
Carlis M Rodriguez-SaavedraBiomedical Research and Therapeutic Vaccines Institute, Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela.
María V Marcano-RojasBiomedical Research and Therapeutic Vaccines Institute, Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela.
Fernando Hernández-MedinaImmunogenetics Section, Pathophysiology Laboratory, Centro de Medicina Experimental "Miguel Layrisse", Instituto Venezolano de Investigaciones Científicas, Altos de Pipe, Venezuela.
María E GrilletVector and Parasite Biology Laboratory, Instituto de Zoología y Ecología Tropical, School of Sciences, Universidad Central de Venezuela, Caracas, Venezuela.
Fhabián S Carrión-NessiBiomedical Research and Therapeutic Vaccines Institute, Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela. fhabiancarrion@gmail.com.
David A Forero-PeñaBiomedical Research and Therapeutic Vaccines Institute, Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela. vacter.cv@gmail.com.
Central University of Venezuela · VEInstituto Venezolano de Investigaciones Científicas · VEUniversidad Católica Andrés Bello · VE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundDespite nearly a quarter of Venezuelans remaining unvaccinated against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the factors contributing to vaccine hesitancy in the country have not been thoroughly investigated.

methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted from October 15

resultsThe study analyzed data from 1,930 participants from all 24 states of Venezuela. The majority (93.4%) were vaccinated. The mean age was 40 years, predominantly female (67.3%), and held a university degree (70.6%). The mean KAP score was significantly higher among vaccinated individuals compared to unvaccinated ones (7.79 vs. 3.94 points for knowledge, 40 vs. 24 points for attitudes, and 16 vs. 10 points for practices, all p < 0.001). Increases in the scores for KAP were associated with increased odds of being vaccinated (84.6%, 25.6%, and 33% respectively for each one-point increase, all p < 0.001). Certain demographic factors such as marital status, occupation, religious beliefs, monthly income, and location influence COVID-19 vaccine knowledge. Higher income and certain occupations decrease the odds of low knowledge, while residing in specific states increases it. Attitudes towards the COVID-19 vaccine are influenced by age, health status, vaccination status, and location. Higher income and absence of certain health conditions decrease the odds of negative attitudes. Lastly, age, occupation, monthly income, and location affect vaccine practices. Advanced age and higher income decrease the odds of inappropriate practices, while residing in La Guaira state increases them.

conclusionFactors such as age, education level, occupation, monthly income, and location were found to be associated with knowledge and attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccine among the surveyed Venezuelans.

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