Table 3.
Knowledge About COVID-19 Vaccine Among Patients with Chronic Disease Visiting in Dessie Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northeastern Ethiopia, May 1–20, 2021
| Items | Yes | No | I Do Not Know |
|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | |
| COVID-19 can be prevented by the vaccine. | 336 (80.8) | 55 (13.2) | 25 (6.0) |
| AstraZeneca and Covishield are the two vaccines used in Ethiopia. | 205 (49.3) | 78 (18.7) | 133 (32.0) |
| The vaccine is given two times within 28 days apart | 190 (45.7) | 81 (19.5) | 145 (34.8) |
| The vaccine is provided for free in Ethiopia | 310 (74.5) | 74 (1.8) | 32 (7.7) |
| The provision of the vaccine is based on voluntary not obligatory. | 343 (82.5) | 53 (12.7) | 20 (4.8) |
| Healthcare professionals, chronic patients, and elders are the prioritized groups for vaccination | 325 (78.1) | 49 (11.8) | 42 (10.1) |
| The vaccine of COVID-19 vaccine has started | 211 (50.7) | 124 (29.8) | 81 (19.5) |