A Cross Sectional Study to Assess Covid-19 Vaccine Acceptance (Beliefs and Barriers) Among General Population in a Selected Community, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh

Abstract

The Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has been with us since the end of 2019 and has brought profound changes to the way we live. These changes have led to a surge of pandemic-related psychological distress including fear, anxiety, perceived threat, and stress. The pandemic has had a major effect on our lives. Many of us are facing challenges which could be stressful, overwhelming, and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Public health actions, such as social distancing, are necessary to reduce the spread of Covid-19, but they can make us feel isolated, lonely and can increase stress and anxiety. Along with public health actions, there is a need of vaccine to control the covid 19. A cross sectional study was done, convenience sampling technique were used to select the 100 samples. Selected samples were from Urban area of Padarupalli, Nellore. Structured knowledge questionnaire were used to collect the data from samples. Out of 100 samples 64.07percent of peoples are strongly agreeing to take vaccine were as 35.93percent of peoples have some barriers regarding vaccination. This study was carried to assess the level of acceptance and barriers regarding COVID 19 vaccine among the general population. Majority of peoples are accepting to take vaccine were as some peoples have barriers regarding vaccination. Hence there was a definite need to provide information in order to update their knowledge and create awareness to peoples.