Department of Public Health, Rift Valley University, Adama, Ethiopia
Research Article
Willingness to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine and Associated Factors among Students of Higher Education Institutions: The Case of Rift Valley University, Adama, Central Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study
Author(s): Endashaw Mandefro Kidane* and Tilaye Workineh
Introduction: The accelerated global spread of COVID-19 and its high death rate have prompted the world health organization to implement vaccination as an effective way to curb the spread of the disease. Accordingly, Ethiopia has launched a national vaccination campaign against the disease. However, the willingness of people to receive the vaccine was considered as an important prerequisite for the success of the vaccination campaign. The aim of this study was to assess the magnitude of willingness towards COVID-19 vaccination and associated factors among students at Rift valley university, Adama, Ethiopia, in 2022.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from January 10 to January 25, 2022 among 490 randomly selected students at Rift valley university, Adama campus. Data was collected by using an interviewer administered questionnair.. View More»