Table 3.
Attitude of study participants toward COVID-19 vaccine working in Hospitals of South Gondar Zone, Northwest Ethiopia, 2021 (N = 422)
| Attitude questions | AgreeN (%) | I am not sureN (%) | DisagreeN (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Do you think COVID-19 can be prevented by vaccination? | 197 (46.6) | 145 (34.4) | 80 (19.0) |
| Do you think that the currently available vaccine will stop the COVID-19 infection? | 109 (25.8) | 226 (53.6) | 87 (20.6) |
| Do you believe that COVID-19 vaccine approved for license has been fully evaluated in clinical trials? | 106 (25.1) | 187 (44.3) | 129 (30.6) |
| Do you think that COVID-19 vaccination should be mandatory for health professionals? | 248 (58.8) | 60 (14.2) | 114 (27.0) |
| Do you think the current COVID-19 vaccine is effective? | 76 (18.0) | 225 (53.3) | 121 (28.7) |
| Do you think the current COVID-19 vaccine is safe? | 59 (14.0) | 241 (57.1) | 122 (28.9) |
| Do you trust professional staff’ advices? | 229 (54.3) | 104 (24.6) | 89 (21.1) |
| Do you trust the information propagated by the official media regarding the vaccine? | 175 (41.5) | 118 (28.0) | 129 (30.6) |
| Do you think that the information provided on vaccination against COVID-19 from the Ethiopian Public Health authorities is reliable? | 162 (38.4) | 130 (30.8) | 130 (30.8) |
| Do you think the COVID-19 vaccine will be affordable and accessible for all population? | 59 (14.0) | 220 (52.1) | 143 (33.9) |