Relationship Of Knowledge And Community Attitudes With Receiving Covid-19 Vaccination In The Working Area Of ​​the Bergam Village Assistant Puskesmas, Binjai Kota In 2022

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Relationship of Knowledge and Community Attitudes with Receiving Covid-19 Vaccination in the Working Area of ​​the Bergam Village Assistant Puskesmas, Binjai Kota in 2022

Introduction

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the world, with millions of cases reported globally. Indonesia, one of the countries most affected by the pandemic, has implemented various measures to control the spread of the virus, including the COVID-19 vaccination program. The application of the COVID-19 vaccination program in Indonesia began on January 13, 2021, with a vaccine produced by Sinovac. Despite the significant vaccination rate in the Berbat Kelurahan, there are still challenges in receiving vaccination, especially those related to the knowledge and attitudes of the community. This study aims to examine the relationship between knowledge and community attitudes towards the reception of the COVID-19 vaccination in the working area of ​​the Bergam Village Assistant Puskesmas, Binjai City in 2022.

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the world, with millions of cases reported globally. Indonesia, one of the countries most affected by the pandemic, has implemented various measures to control the spread of the virus, including the COVID-19 vaccination program. The application of the COVID-19 vaccination program in Indonesia began on January 13, 2021, with a vaccine produced by Sinovac. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 605 million COVID-19 confirmation cases worldwide, with Indonesia ranked second after India in the number of cases. The mortality rate due to COVID-19 in Indonesia reached 2.46 percent, showing an urgency to increase the level of vaccination.

Methodology

This study uses a quantitative analytical approach with cross-sectional design, involving 95 respondents aged over 17 years chosen proportionally through random sampling techniques. The data was collected through a questionnaire that assessed the knowledge and attitudes of the respondents towards the COVID-19 vaccine. The questionnaire consisted of 20 questions that assessed the knowledge of the respondents about the COVID-19 vaccine, including its benefits, safety, and effectiveness. The attitudes of the respondents towards the vaccine were also assessed through a series of questions that evaluated their perception of the vaccine.

Results

The results showed that of 95 respondents, 38.9 percent had good knowledge about the COVID-19 vaccine, while 45.3 percent had a positive attitude towards the vaccine. However, 89.5 percent of them are willing to get vaccination. Bivariate analysis conducted with Fisher's Exact Test shows that there is no significant relationship between knowledge of the COVID-19 vaccine and vaccine reception (p = 0.307). However, there is a significant relationship between community attitudes regarding vaccines and vaccination receipts (p = 0.020).

Discussion

This finding confirms that knowledge alone is not enough to increase vaccination acceptance, but a positive attitude towards vaccination is a stronger determinant factor. Therefore, it is important for the authorities to emphasize the exact counseling and education more about the benefits and safety of the COVID-19 vaccination. The community needs to be given accurate and reliable information to overcome the existing doubts and encourage them to participate in the vaccination program. By taking an appropriate approach to providing information and changing the attitude of the community, it is expected that the reception of the Covid-19 vaccination in the working area of ​​the Bergam Sub-District Health Center can increase.

Conclusion

This study highlights the importance of community attitudes towards vaccination in increasing vaccination acceptance. The findings of this study suggest that knowledge alone is not enough to increase vaccination acceptance, but a positive attitude towards vaccination is a stronger determinant factor. Therefore, it is essential for the authorities to emphasize the exact counseling and education more about the benefits and safety of the COVID-19 vaccination. The community needs to be given accurate and reliable information to overcome the existing doubts and encourage them to participate in the vaccination program.

Recommendations

Based on the findings of this study, the following recommendations are made:

  1. Emphasize counseling and education: The authorities should emphasize the exact counseling and education more about the benefits and safety of the COVID-19 vaccination.
  2. Provide accurate and reliable information: The community needs to be given accurate and reliable information to overcome the existing doubts and encourage them to participate in the vaccination program.
  3. Change community attitudes: By taking an appropriate approach to providing information and changing the attitude of the community, it is expected that the reception of the Covid-19 vaccination in the working area of ​​the Bergam Sub-District Health Center can increase.
  4. Further research: This research also shows the importance of further research to explore other factors that can affect vaccine acceptance in the community, as well as the need to provide clear and easy to understand information about the COVID-19 vaccine.

Limitations

This study has several limitations, including:

  1. Small sample size: The sample size of this study is relatively small, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.
  2. Cross-sectional design: The cross-sectional design of this study may not allow for the examination of the temporal relationship between knowledge and attitudes and vaccination acceptance.
  3. Limited scope: This study only examined the relationship between knowledge and attitudes and vaccination acceptance in the working area of ​​the Bergam Village Assistant Puskesmas, Binjai City in 2022.

Future Research Directions

This study highlights the importance of further research to explore other factors that can affect vaccine acceptance in the community, as well as the need to provide clear and easy to understand information about the COVID-19 vaccine. Some potential future research directions include:

  1. Examining the relationship between knowledge and attitudes and vaccination acceptance in other populations: This study only examined the relationship between knowledge and attitudes and vaccination acceptance in the working area of ​​the Bergam Village Assistant Puskesmas, Binjai City in 2022. Future research should examine this relationship in other populations.
  2. Investigating the impact of counseling and education on vaccination acceptance: This study found that knowledge alone is not enough to increase vaccination acceptance, but a positive attitude towards vaccination is a stronger determinant factor. Future research should investigate the impact of counseling and education on vaccination acceptance.
  3. Developing effective communication strategies: This study highlights the importance of providing accurate and reliable information to overcome the existing doubts and encourage people to participate in the vaccination program. Future research should develop effective communication strategies to improve vaccination acceptance.
    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the Relationship of Knowledge and Community Attitudes with Receiving Covid-19 Vaccination

Q: What is the main objective of this study?

A: The main objective of this study is to examine the relationship between knowledge and community attitudes towards the reception of the COVID-19 vaccination in the working area of ​​the Bergam Village Assistant Puskesmas, Binjai City in 2022.

Q: What is the significance of this study?

A: This study is significant because it highlights the importance of community attitudes towards vaccination in increasing vaccination acceptance. The findings of this study suggest that knowledge alone is not enough to increase vaccination acceptance, but a positive attitude towards vaccination is a stronger determinant factor.

Q: What are the limitations of this study?

A: This study has several limitations, including a small sample size, a cross-sectional design, and a limited scope. The sample size of this study is relatively small, which may limit the generalizability of the findings. The cross-sectional design of this study may not allow for the examination of the temporal relationship between knowledge and attitudes and vaccination acceptance.

Q: What are the recommendations of this study?

A: Based on the findings of this study, the following recommendations are made:

  1. Emphasize counseling and education: The authorities should emphasize the exact counseling and education more about the benefits and safety of the COVID-19 vaccination.
  2. Provide accurate and reliable information: The community needs to be given accurate and reliable information to overcome the existing doubts and encourage them to participate in the vaccination program.
  3. Change community attitudes: By taking an appropriate approach to providing information and changing the attitude of the community, it is expected that the reception of the Covid-19 vaccination in the working area of ​​the Bergam Sub-District Health Center can increase.
  4. Further research: This research also shows the importance of further research to explore other factors that can affect vaccine acceptance in the community, as well as the need to provide clear and easy to understand information about the COVID-19 vaccine.

Q: What are the implications of this study?

A: The implications of this study are that knowledge alone is not enough to increase vaccination acceptance, but a positive attitude towards vaccination is a stronger determinant factor. Therefore, it is essential for the authorities to emphasize the exact counseling and education more about the benefits and safety of the COVID-19 vaccination.

Q: What are the future research directions?

A: This study highlights the importance of further research to explore other factors that can affect vaccine acceptance in the community, as well as the need to provide clear and easy to understand information about the COVID-19 vaccine. Some potential future research directions include:

  1. Examining the relationship between knowledge and attitudes and vaccination acceptance in other populations: This study only examined the relationship between knowledge and attitudes and vaccination acceptance in the working area of ​​the Bergam Village Assistant Puskesmas, Binjai City in 2022. Future research should examine this relationship in other populations.
  2. Investigating the impact of counseling and education on vaccination acceptance: This study found that knowledge alone is not enough to increase vaccination acceptance, but a positive attitude towards vaccination is a stronger determinant factor. Future research should investigate the impact of counseling and education on vaccination acceptance.
  3. Developing effective communication strategies: This study highlights the importance of providing accurate and reliable information to overcome the existing doubts and encourage people to participate in the vaccination program. Future research should develop effective communication strategies to improve vaccination acceptance.

Q: What are the practical implications of this study?

A: The practical implications of this study are that the authorities should emphasize the exact counseling and education more about the benefits and safety of the COVID-19 vaccination. The community needs to be given accurate and reliable information to overcome the existing doubts and encourage them to participate in the vaccination program.

Q: What are the policy implications of this study?

A: The policy implications of this study are that the government should provide clear and easy to understand information about the COVID-19 vaccine. The government should also emphasize the exact counseling and education more about the benefits and safety of the COVID-19 vaccination.

Q: What are the future directions for public health policy?

A: The future directions for public health policy are to develop effective communication strategies to improve vaccination acceptance. The government should also provide clear and easy to understand information about the COVID-19 vaccine.