Predicting Factors of Intention to Vaccination against COVID-19 among Old Adult in Rural Communities
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older adults, intention, vaccination against COVID-19Abstract
This study aimed to examine the factors that predict the intention to vaccinate against COVID-19 among currently unvaccinated older adults from rural communities in Thailand. This research is a survey research, predictive correlation study design was collected from 97 older adults with a questionnaire. Factors associated with the intention to get the COVID-19 vaccination were estimated with stepwise multiple regression analysis.
The results showed that the sample group had a moderate intention of vaccination against COVID-19 (M = 13.4, SD = 5.26). Participants had low perceived benefits of vaccination and negative attitudes toward vaccination. Results show that subjective norm (β = .365, p < .001), perceived ability to control factors (β = .223, p = .017), perceived benefits of vaccination (β = .212, p < .001), and attitudes toward vaccination (β = -.144, p = .011) were predictive of the intention to vaccinate against COVID-19. (R2 = .442, p < .001)
The findings suggest healthcare professionals should consider these variables as a guideline for promoting higher levels of intention to receive the COVID-19 vaccine among older adults. It is necessary to increase the subjective norm, perceived ability to control factors and perceived benefits of getting vaccinated. In addition, improving patient attitudes will also increase the level of intention.
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