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Assessment of acceptability of the COVID-19 vaccine based on the health belief model among Malaysians-A qualitative approach

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dc.contributor.authorMohd Dzulkhairi Mohd Ranien_US
dc.contributor.authorNurul Azmawati Mohameden_US
dc.contributor.authorHana Maizuliana Solehanen_US
dc.contributor.authorMuslimah Ithninen_US
dc.contributor.authorAbd Rasyid Ariffienen_US
dc.contributor.authorIlina Isahaken_US
dc.date.accessioned2024-05-28T06:13:00Z
dc.date.available2024-05-28T06:13:00Z
dc.date.issued2022
dc.date.submitted2022-9-21
dc.descriptionPLoS ONE 17(6): e0269059.en_US
dc.description.abstractIntroduction Several countries have started mass vaccination programs to halt the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. With an R naught value of 2 to 3, about 70% of the population needs to be immunized to achieve herd immunity. This study aimed to investigate the reasons for acceptance or refusal of COVID-19 vaccines among the Malaysian population. Methodology An exploratory, descriptive qualitative design was performed. The cross-sectional survey used a non-probability convenient sampling technique to recruit the respondents, who were required to answer an open-ended question: Either "If you are willing to get the vaccine, please state your reason" or "If you are not willing to get vaccinated, please state your reason." The survey also included questions on demography such as age, gender, and place of residence. According to the Health Belief Model, the data was transcribed, translated, and analyzed: perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, perceived barrier, and cues for action. Results A total of 1091 respondents who completed the online survey comprised 685 (62.8%) females, 406 (37.2%) males, with a mean age of 38.16 (SD = 16.44). The majority (81.1%) were willing to get vaccinated. Thematic analysis showed that most respondents perceived that the vaccine is safe, effective, protective and will provide herd immunity. Barriers to vaccination include unknown long-term side effects, rapid vaccine production, inadequate information and concerns regarding halal status. Cues to vaccination included individual desire, social responsibility, economic concerns and wait-and-see behavior. Conclusions The public should be well informed about the vaccine, its efficacy, side effects, and halal status to increase vaccine acceptability and achieve herd immunity.en_US
dc.identifier.citationRani MDM, Mohamed NA, Solehan HM, Ithnin M, Ariffien AR, Isahak I (2022) Assessment of acceptability of the COVID-19 vaccine based on the health belief model among Malaysians-A qualitative approach. PLoS ONE 17(6): e0269059. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0269059en_US
dc.identifier.doi10.1371/journal.pone.0269059
dc.identifier.epage19
dc.identifier.issn1932-6203
dc.identifier.issue6
dc.identifier.other900-51
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dc.identifier.urihttps://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0269059
dc.identifier.urihttps://oarep.usim.edu.my/handle/123456789/7174
dc.identifier.volume17
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherPublic Library of Scienceen_US
dc.relation.ispartofPloS oneen_US
dc.titleAssessment of acceptability of the COVID-19 vaccine based on the health belief model among Malaysians-A qualitative approachen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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