Chen, Yingyan, Tower, Marion, Zimmerman, Peta-Anne, Layh, Janice, Sparke, Vanessa, Prichard, Roslyn, Mason, Matthew, and Lin, Francis Fengzhi (2024) Perceptions and attitudes toward COVID-19 vaccination among health professional students in Australia: a qualitative study. Journal of Public Health Policy. (In Press)

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Abstract

Using two qualitative data sources: free-text responses to an open-ended question of an online survey and subsequent interviews and focus groups, we explored perceptions and attitudes toward COVID-19 vaccination among health professional students enrolled in Australian universities during the pandemic with data collected from October 2021 to April 2022. Students provided free-text responses to the open-ended question (n = 313) in the online survey and participated in interviews or focus groups (n = 17). Data analysis revealed three themes, including perceptions of COVID-19 seriousness and the risk of contracting the virus, information dissemination, and attitudes toward the vaccine mandate. The study identified evolving perceptions of COVID-19 seriousness among Australian health professional students and their sentiments toward the vaccine mandate. There is a need to ensure the quality of information dissemination related to the vaccine mandate. This may not only support students’ uptake of mandatory vaccination but also provide a means for them to address vaccination with healthcare consumers and patients.

Item ID:	82573
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	1745-655X
Keywords:	Students, Health professionals, COVID-19 vaccination, Perceptions, Attitudes, Australia
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Date Deposited:	12 Apr 2024 02:23
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