To mitigate the unprecedented health, social, and economic damage of COVID-19, the Philippines is undertaking a nationwide vaccination program to mitigate the effects of the global pandemic. In this study, we interrogated COVID-19 vaccine intent in the country by deploying a nationwide open-access online survey, two months before the rollout of the national vaccination program. The Health Belief Model (HBM) posits that people are likely to adopt disease prevention behaviors and to accept medical interventions like vaccines if there is sufficient motivation and cues to action. A majority of our 7,193 respondents (62.5%) indicated that they were willing to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Moreover, multivariable analysis revealed that HBM constructs were associated with vaccination intention in the Philippines. Perceptions of high susceptibility, high severity, and significant benefits were all good predictors for vaccination intent. We also found that external cues to action were important. Large majorities of our respondents would only receive the COVID-19 vaccines after many others had received it (72.8%) or after politicians had received it (68.2%). Finally, our study revealed that most (21%) were willing to pay an amount of PHP 1,000 (USD20) for the COVID-19 vaccines with an average willing-to-pay amount of PHP1,892 (USD38).

To mitigate the unprecedented health, social, and economic damage of COVID-19, the Philippines is undertaking a nationwide vaccination program to mitigate the effects of the global pandemic. In this study, we interrogated COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in the country by deploying a nationwide open-access online survey, two months before the rollout of the national vaccination program. The Health Belief Model (HBM) posits that people are likely to adopt disease prevention behaviors and to accept medical interventions like vaccines if there is sufficient motivation and cues to action. A majority of our 7,193 respondents (62.5%) indicated that they were willing to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Moreover, multivariable analysis revealed that HBM constructs were associated with vaccination intention in the Philippines. Perceptions of high susceptibility, high severity, and significant benefits were all good predictors for vaccination intent. We also found that external cues to action were important. Large majorities of our respondents would only receive the COVID-19 vaccines after many others had received it (72.8%) or after politicians had received it (68.2%). Finally, our study revealed that most (21%) were willing to pay an amount of PHP1,000 [USD20] for the COVID-19 vaccines with an average willing-to-pay amount of PHP1,892 [USD38].

Background: Recent evidence suggests PechaKucha—a presentation style utilizing simplified visuals, narration, and rigid time constraints—may promote various learning outcomes and instructor goals better than traditional PowerPoint presentations. Objective: The purpose of this study was to test the effectiveness of students’ PechaKucha compared to traditional presentations from multiple perspectives (instructor, presenter, and audience member) using a between-subjects design. Method: Instructors rated students’ PechaKucha ( n = 48) or traditional presentations ( n = 25), and students completed surveys on their experiences as presenters and audience members, as well as their immediate and delayed retention. Results: PechaKucha required significantly less class time, and received higher instructor ratings of appearance, creativity, and overall presentation quality. PechaKucha presenters displayed higher immediate retention of content from their own presentations than did presenters of traditional presentations, but there were no differences in delayed retention or presenter learning outcomes. PechaKucha audience members reported better understanding, as well as higher delayed retention. PechaKucha benefits were shown even when presentations were conducted remotely due to COVID-19. Conclusion: These findings further point to the utility of PechaKucha for promoting student learning outcomes and instructor goals from multiple perspectives. Teaching Implications: Instructors should consider assigning PechaKucha instead of traditional presentations.