Factors influencing COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and hesitancy among pharmacy students in Bangladesh: a cross sectional study v1

Abstract

To assess different factors influencing COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and hesitancy among pharmacy students in Bangladesh an anonymous self-administered questionnaire was deployed online using Google form. Online link was sent to 1090 Bangladeshi university pharmacy students via social media networks or personal emails. Participants clearly understand and consent with the research objectives. Students studying in junior (1st year) to masters, and research degree level have participated in this study. Survey instrument assessed (1) participants socio-demographic profile; (2) COVID-19 vaccine acceptance intention, (3) potential drivers of COVID-19 vaccine 1. Study design 4. Measures and survey instruments development 3. Participant’s inclusion criteria 2. Settings and participants acceptance and hesitancy, and (4) willingness to pay (WTP) for vaccines. The study considered p<0.05 as statistically significant cut-point value.