A cross sectional survey to assess the attitude and willingness to receive COVID-19 vaccination among the people of community at surendranagar district, Gujarat

Abstract

Background and Objectives: COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered corona virus. Vaccinations have been considered the best method to control rapidly spreading infectious diseases. To assess the attitude and willingness to receive COVID-19 vaccination among people of community of surendranagar, Gujarat. Method: A cross sectional survey was conducted involving the 500 people of community at Surendranagar district. Likert scale questionnaire were used to assess attitude and willingness to receive COVID-19 vaccination. Result:The result shows 0.80% people having poor scoring, 35.60% people having average score were the 57.60% people having well and 6.00% people shows excellent scoring to receive COVID-19 vaccination. Interpretation and Conclusion:We conclude that the younger people of community are more interested to receive COVID-19 vaccination than the other age group. Education is the most affective variable towards the community people.