COVID-19 vaccination acceptance and trust among adults in Makkah, Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study.

Published in: The Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association (2022)

Adult Saudi population in Makkah city showed satisfactory knowledge about COVID-19 vaccination with moderate rate of vaccine acceptance and a relatively low rate of confidence in vaccine effectiveness. Better understanding of public acceptance and trust in COVID-19 vaccines and addressing barriers to vaccination are recommended to improve vaccine coverage and to reinforce some communication characteristics of the current vaccination campaign.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
saudi arabia
sars cov
healthcare
randomized controlled trial
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
health information
physical activity
risk factors
emergency department
high intensity