A Digital Survey on the Acceptance and Affordability of COVID 19 Vaccine among the People of West Bengal, India- A Survey Based Study

Gautam, Arunodaya; Dhara, Bikram; Mukherjee, Dattatreya; Mukhopadhyay, Debraj; Roy, Sayan; Ganguly, Soumya Sarathi; Chowdhury, Ankita Dutta; Goswami, Shubham; Dey, Swapnil; Basu, Srishti; Banerjee, Deboshmita; Chatterjee, Soumi; Roy, Ishita; Mitra, Arup Kumar

doi:10.21203/rs.3.rs-106643/v1

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“…The findings from the surveys emphasise the need for tailored strategies to address determinants of vaccine hesitancy in several LMICs. Two surveys from India [ 27 , 29 ] and one from Pakistan [ 30 ] showed lower rates of vaccine hesitancy, both in the general population (17%) and in health care workers (10.6% and 0.05%, respectively), compared to other LMICs such as Bangladesh. Two surveys from Bangladesh reported the prevalence of vaccine hesitancy ranging from 32.5% to 41% [ 25 , 28 ].…”

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“…It is somewhat reassuring that vaccine hesitancy on the whole in LMICs remains comparatively low as compared to HICs [ 6 ]. A high COVID-19 vaccine acceptance level in the overall Indian population coupled with hesitancy in certain population subgroups [ 6 , 7 , 14 , 27 , 29 ] pointed towards need to explore the causes or contexts of this hesitancy. Studies also suggest that localised pockets of hesitancy in otherwise well-vaccinated populations may emerge as an additional challenge.…”

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A rapid review of evidence on the determinants of and strategies for COVID-19 vaccine acceptance in low- and middle-income countries

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Background Vaccine acceptance and hesitancy among the general population and health care workers play an important role in successfully controlling the Coronavirus Disease (COVID)-19 pandemic. While there is evidence for vaccine hesitancy across the globe, wide variation in factors influencing vaccine acceptance has been reported, mainly from High-Income Countries (HIC). However, the evidence from Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) remains unclear. The objective of this review was to describe the determinants of vaccine acceptance and strategies to address those in an LMIC context. Methods The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Measuring Behavioral and Social Drivers of Vaccination (BeSD) Increasing Vaccination Model was employed to identify factors that influenced vaccine acceptance. All evidence related to supply-side and demand-side determinants and social and health system processes were examined. A comprehensive search for published literature was conducted in three databases and grey literature in relevant websites of government, multinational agencies, and COVID-19 resource aggregators, followed by a narrative synthesis. Results Overall, the results showed that the vaccine acceptance rates differed across LMICs, with a wide variety of reasons cited for vaccine hesitancy. Vaccine acceptance was reportedly greater among males, those with higher education, elevated socio-economic status, the unmarried, those employed as health care workers. Evidence suggested that exposure to misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines and public concerns over the safety of vaccines may contribute to lower acceptance rates. Strategies to increase vaccine acceptance rates included direct engagement with communities through influencers, including community leaders and health experts; clear and transparent communication about COVID-19 vaccines, financial and non-financial incentives; and strong endorsement from health care workers. Trust in government was identified as a significant enabler of vaccine acceptance. Conclusions There is a need for measures to address public acceptability, trust and concern over the safety and benefit of approved vaccines. Local context is essential to consider while developing programs to promote vaccine uptake. The governments worldwide also need to strategize to develop plans to address the anxiety and vaccine related concerns of community regarding vaccine hesitancy. There is a need for further research to evaluate strategies to address vaccine hesitancy in LMIC.

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“…Gautam et al 41 checked the responder's affordability and concluded that most responders wish a cheap or a free vaccine from the government. Vaccine cost and effectiveness appear as essential factors to accept vaccination 42 .…”

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Vaccine hesitancy: Beliefs and barriers associated with COVID‐19 vaccination among Egyptian medical students

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Kabbash

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Background Vaccine hesitancy poses serious challenges for achieving coverage for population immunity. It is necessary to achieve high COVID‐19 vaccination acceptance rates and medical students’ coverage as future health care providers. The study aimed to explore the level of COVID‐19 vaccine hesitancy and determine the factors and barriers that may affect vaccination decision‐making. Methods A cross‐sectional study was carried out among medical students in Tanta and Kafrelsheikh Universities, Egypt. Data collection was done via an online questionnaire during January 2021 from 2133 students. Results The majority of the participant students (90.5%) perceived the importance of the COVID‐19 vaccine, 46% had vaccination hesitancy, and an equal percentage (6%) either definitely accepted or refused the vaccine. Most of the students had concerns regarding the vaccine's adverse effects (96.8%) and ineffectiveness (93.2%). The most confirmed barriers of COVID‐19 vaccination were deficient data regarding the vaccine's adverse effects (potential 74.17% and unknown 56.31%) and insufficient information regarding the vaccine itself (72.76%). Conclusion The government, health authority decision‐makers, medical experts, and universities in Egypt need to work together and make efforts to reduce hesitancy and raise awareness about vaccinations, consequently improving the acceptance of COVID‐19 vaccines.

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“…22 A digital survey from West Bengal showed that 77.27% of respondents were very likely or likely to take a COVID-19 vaccine while 12.24% and 5.3% were hesitant and resistant respectively. 23 Delhi NCR Coronavirus telephone survey (23 December 2020 and 4 January 2021) from Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh found that 60% participants were willing to take vaccine and vaccine hesitancy was quite high (39%). 24 Some preliminary reports post vaccination drive in country gives information about vaccine hesitancy.…”

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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among health care workers amidst ongoing pandemic

Singh

Agarwal

Iqbal

2021

Int J Community Med Public Health

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Background: Beyond the current pandemic of COVID-19 disease, development and subsequently global access of vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 is vital. However, concern about vaccine hesitancy (delay in acceptance or refusal of vaccination despite availability of vaccination services) is a growing issue. With limited literature, this study aims to explore vaccine hesitancy for COVID-19 disease among health care workers.Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional anonymous online survey on heath care workers of medical college, Agra from 1 to 15 January 2021. Survey consisted of questions on demographic background, health status, and willingness for vaccination, reasons for unwillingness and items related to information about COVID-19 vaccination.Results: The study received responses from 400 health care workers. In present study, 233 (58.25%) responded that they are very likely to get COVID-19 vaccine (vaccine acceptance). 33.50% of HCWs were uncertain about being vaccinated (vaccine hesitant) and 8.25% HCWs reported that they are very unlikely to get vaccinated (vaccine resistant). Females were less willing for vaccination and significant gender wise difference was found. Majority of participants cited side effects (56%) and fast moving clinical trials (45%) as reasons for not going for vaccination. In context of COVID appropriate behavior, 93%, 77% and 70% responded that they will wear mask, practice social distancing and avoid social gatherings respectively even after vaccination.Conclusions: Our study finds that COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and resistance in HCWs is 41.75%. Governments, public health officials and advocacy groups must be prepared to address hesitancy and build vaccine literacy so that the public will accept vaccine.

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A Digital Survey on the Acceptance and Affordability of COVID 19 Vaccine among the People of West Bengal, India- A Survey Based Study

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A rapid review of evidence on the determinants of and strategies for COVID-19 vaccine acceptance in low- and middle-income countries

A rapid review of evidence on the determinants of and strategies for COVID-19 vaccine acceptance in low- and middle-income countries

Vaccine hesitancy: Beliefs and barriers associated with COVID‐19 vaccination among Egyptian medical students

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among health care workers amidst ongoing pandemic

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