Factors Affecting Access to COVID-19 Vaccination Services among The Population in Chalerm Phrakiat District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province

Abstract

 This study is analytical research. The objectives were to study knowledge, opinions, attitudes and factors affecting access to COVID-19 vaccination services among the population in Chalerm Phrakiat District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. There were 392 sample groups in this research study. A Google Forms questionnaire was used to collect data. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, namely, and inferential statistics using multiple logistic regression, including COR, OR_Adj , and P-values. The results showed the prevalence of the population who decided to receive services by themselves at the beginning, representing 62.76% (95% CI = 57.83–67.42%), % (95% CI: 11.22–11.72). When analyzed by controlling the influence of other variables, it was found that factors affecting access to COVID-19 vaccination services among the population with statistical significance at the 0.05 level were marital status (OR_Adj = 1.89, 95% CI = 1.17–3.04, p-value<0.001), high level of knowledge. (OR_Adj = 1.62, 95% CI = 1.05–2.50, p-value = 0.028), Comments of service receiver on the Medical service at a Excellent level (OR_Adj = 2.53, 95% CI = 1.54-4.16, p-value < 0.001). The arrival of theCOVID-19 vaccination service shows public health awareness in the community. In terms of impact on oneself, family and community, knowledge is essential to decision-making. and create a positive attitude including the quality of service, The refore, promoting people in the area to have access to appropriate and accurate health system information. Therefore, it plays an important role in raising health literacy in the decision to access the coronavirus 2019 vaccine.