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Factors Associated With Vaccination Refusal Among a Sample of the Jordanian Population

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  • Reham Abu Ghaboush
  • Hmoud S. Olimat
  • Shoroug Abu Hammour
  • Nada A. Al Buniaian
  • Manal F. Anabtawi
  • Talal A. Alqdah
  • Abduruhman F. Alajmi
  • Mahmoud I. Altarawneh

Abstract

Using a questionnaire, this study investigated the numerous factors affecting the Jordanian population’s rejection of COVID-19 vaccines. The data were collected in 2020 to 2021. Using the chi-square test, t -test, Cramer’s V -test, and analysis of variance, we found that most of the Sample (72.6%) obtained information on COVID-19 and its vaccines from social media, radio, and television. In comparison, 31.1% and 35.4% of the Sample obtained from government/official sources or health specialists, respectively, with a lesser share relying on colleagues (13.7%) and scientific lectures (17.5%). Furthermore, depending on the participants’ characteristics, there were significant differences in the information sources or abstinence factors. Several factors were associated with vaccine refusal and hesitancy, including contradictory/conflicting information, lack of trust in vaccines/manufacturers, doubt about the vaccines’ effectiveness, and the belief that the risks of COVID-19 are minimal. Based on these findings, we present several recommendations for policymakers.

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  • Reham Abu Ghaboush & Hmoud S. Olimat & Shoroug Abu Hammour & Nada A. Al Buniaian & Manal F. Anabtawi & Talal A. Alqdah & Abduruhman F. Alajmi & Mahmoud I. Altarawneh, 2024. "Factors Associated With Vaccination Refusal Among a Sample of the Jordanian Population," SAGE Open, , vol. 14(3), pages 21582440241, July.
  • Handle: RePEc:sae:sagope:v:14:y:2024:i:3:p:21582440241260543
    DOI: 10.1177/21582440241260543
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