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Willingness of Saudi Adults to Receive a COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Dose

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  • Najim Z. Alshahrani

    (Department of Family and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jeddah, Jeddah 21493, Saudi Arabia)

  • Iman Ridda

    (Department of Public Health, National University of Natural Medicine, Portland, OR 97201, USA)

  • Harunor Rashid

    (National Center for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS), Westmead, NSW 2145, Australia
    Speciality of Child and Adolescent Health, The Children’s Hospital at Westmead Clinical School, Westmead, NSW 2145, Australia
    Sydney Infectious Diseases Institute, The University of Sydney, Westmead, NSW 2145, Australia)

  • Faris Alzahrani

    (Department of Public Health, General Directorate of Health Affairs in Aseer Region, Ministry of Health, Abha 62523, Saudi Arabia)

  • Lujain Mohammed Bin Othman

    (Family Medicine Resident, Joint Residency Program of Family Medicine in Aseer Region, Ministry of Health, Abha 62523, Saudi Arabia)

  • Hassan Ali Alzaydani

    (Medical Student, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia)

Abstract

Background: COVID-19 vaccine booster dose hesitancy amongst the Saudi Arabia population is a concern. The objectives of the study were to explore the Saudi public’s willingness to receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster dose and identify the factors affecting their willingness. Methods: From December 2021 to March 2022, an online cross-sectional survey using an anonymous, structured, and self-administered questionnaire was conducted among members of the Saudi public aged ≥18 years who did not receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster dose. Results: Of the 2101 respondents, 86.8% expressed a willingness to receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster dose. Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that age (18 to 25 years) (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 2.54; 95% confidence interval [95% CI] = 1.14–5.74), being single (aOR = 2.85; 95% Cl = 1.42–5.72), and prior receipt of an influenza vaccine (aOR = 2.45; 95% Cl = 1.80–3.34) were significantly associated with participants’ willingness to receive the COVID-19 vaccine booster dose. Having a bachelor’s degree or above (aOR = 0.95; 95% CI = 0.81–0.99) and not following COVID-19 news (aOR = 0.70; 95% CI = 0.52–0.89) were associated with a significant likelihood of having no intention to receive the COVID-19 vaccine boosters. Conclusions: Most Saudi people were willing to have the COVID-19 vaccine booster dose, with age and prior influenza vaccination as the predictors; paradoxically, a university-level qualification was a barrier.

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  • Najim Z. Alshahrani & Iman Ridda & Harunor Rashid & Faris Alzahrani & Lujain Mohammed Bin Othman & Hassan Ali Alzaydani, 2023. "Willingness of Saudi Adults to Receive a COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Dose," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(2), pages 1-12, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:15:y:2023:i:2:p:920-:d:1024800
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