Public Health Services, and the vaccination during COVID-19 period in Athens, Greece

Abstract

Background: Perceptions of COVID-19 and vaccination can be affected by individual opinions, experiences, and trust in the facts given by Public Health Authorities. Attitudes are additionally affected by cultural and social influences. Effective government messaging can help decrease vaccine challenges. Methodology: In the last quarter of 2022, this cross-sectional research project analyzes socio-demographic aspects connected with risk factors using questionnaires at the vaccination center of Hippocrates General Hospital in Athens, Greece. Participants (N = 167) were tasked to answer concerns regarding the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to WHO measurement instruments for determining good health status. The study's data was analyzed with IBM SPSS v26. Results: The research revealed that women thought vaccines caused more damage than men, while young individuals believed that the disease was harmless. The quantity of education additionally impacts vaccine adverse reactions and long-term harm. COVID-19 perceptions vary concerning vaccination status. Conclusions: This research confirms the link between socioeconomic variables and pandemic severity perception, highlighting the significance of cooperating with Public Health Management Services to enhance communication tactics and develop effective vaccination campaigns.