Factors Related to Decision Making of Covid-19 Vaccination among Local Population, Ubon Ratchathani Province

Authors

  • Anun Chaikoolvatana College of Medicine and Public Health, Ubon Ratchathani University
  • Hunsa Chuencupol Health Strategic Development Group, Ubon Ratchathani Provincial Health Office
  • Cholada Chaikoolvatana Faculty of Nursing, Ubon Ratchathani Rajabhat University
  • Thitima Saenrueang College of Medicine and Public Health, Ubon Ratchathani University

Keywords:

covid-19, covid-19 vaccine, decision making of covid-19 vaccine

Abstract

Background and objective: Since covid-19 pandemic in Thailand has happened, there have been 5 waves. Especially the last wave was an outbreak of the Omicron species, a large percentage of the population still hesitated to receive covid-19 vaccinations. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the factors related to decision making of covid-19 vaccination among local population, Ubon Ratchathani province. 

Methods: It was a cross-sectional analytical study.  There are 507 people aged 15 years and over with registered residences (25 districts) in Ubon Ratchathani Province.  A questionnaire survey was implemented for data collection between October - December 2021. All findings were analyzed via multiple logistic regression, adjusted odds ratio (p<0.05). 

Results: Factors significantly related to decision making of covid-19 vaccination included age, levels of education, family incomes, occupations, influenza vaccine requirement, covid-19 facts and knowledge, and the adequate of covid-19 vaccines. 

Conclusion:  The governmental organizations should adapt some findings of factors related to decision making of covid-19 among Thai population.  This will enhance covid-19 vaccine accessibility and minimize the pandemic of the disease

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2023-12-23

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Chaikoolvatana A, Chuencupol H, Chaikoolvatana C, Saenrueang T. Factors Related to Decision Making of Covid-19 Vaccination among Local Population, Ubon Ratchathani Province. SRIMEDJ [Internet]. 2023 Dec. 23 [cited 2024 Oct. 6];38(6):599-608. Available from: https://li01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/SRIMEDJ/article/view/258353

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