A Study to Assess the Prevalence and Associated Factors of Non-vaccinated Population with Covid Vaccine in selected Rural Areas of District, Ludhiana, Punjab

Anamika Saini

Dept: Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing, Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha College of Nursing,

Sarabha, Ludhiana, Punjab, India.

*Corresponding Author E-mail: anamikasaini075@gmail.com

ABSTRACT:

A study was conducted to assess the prevalence and associated factors of non-vaccinated population with covid vaccine in selected rural areas of district, Ludhiana, Punjab. An quantitative research approach and non-experimental research design was used for this study. The study was carried out in rural areas of district Ludhiana. The sample consisted of 370 vaccinated and non-vaccinated people with covid vaccine. Sample was selected by purposive (non-probability) sampling technique. Data was collected by using Self- Structured questionnaires and Self- Structured checklist to assess the prevalence and associated factors of non-vaccinated population with covid vaccine. The result shows that maximum population was vaccinated with covid vaccine and maximum non-vaccinated population having fear regarding side effects of the covid-19 vaccine.

KEYWORDS: Prevalence, Associated factors, Vaccinated and Non-Vaccinated.

INTRODUCTION:

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a highly contagious viral illness caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome SARS-CoV-2. It has had a devastating effect on the world’s demographics resulting in more than 5.3 million deaths worldwide. Illness were first reported in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, in late December 2019, SARS-CoV-2 rapidly disseminated across the world in a short span of time, compelling the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare it as a global pandemic on March 11, 2020. The virus has inflicted billion of lives across the globe in many ways e.g., physically, psychologically, socially. The clinical manifestations of this particular virus have exhibited deleterious impacts on health.

NEED OF STUDY:

COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) is a respiratory illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It is very contagious, and spreads quickly. Most people with COVID-19 have mild respiratory symptoms that feel much like a cold or flu. But it can be much more serious for older adults, people with underlying medical conditions, and those who haven’t been vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccines against COVID-19 are very safe and effective. They are the best defense against the virus, as they protect against serious disease, hospitalization, and death.

OBJECTIVES:

1. To assess the prevalence of non-vaccinated population with either covishield and covaxin.

2. To explore the associated factors of non-vaccinated population with covid vaccine.

3. To find out the association of vaccination status with selected socio-demographic variables among non-vaccinated population.

4. To develop and disseminate IEC material on benefit of covid-19 vaccination in the form of health education.

MATERIAL AND METHODS:

A quantitative research approach and non-experimental research design was used for this study. The study was carried out in rural areas of district Ludhiana. The sample consisted of 370 vaccinated and non-vaccinated people with covid vaccine. Sample was selected by purposive (non-probability) sampling technique. Data was collected by using Self- Structured questionnaires and Self- Structured checklist to assess the prevalence and associated factors of non-vaccinated population with covid vaccine. Data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics.

RESULTS:

This study revealed that out of 370 subjects 73% were vaccinated with covishield or covaxin and 27% were non-vaccinated and 84% of the non-vaccinated population was having fear regarding side effects of the covid vaccine. There is significant association between socio- demographic variables with covid vaccine: age (p=0.001), habitat (0.01), dietary pattern (p=0.001), marital status (p=0.001), and education has (p=0.03).

CONCLUSION:

The present study concluded that maximum population was vaccinated with covid vaccine and maximum non-vaccinated population having fear regarding side effects of the covid-19 vaccine. Therefore, its recommended that awareness program on covid-19 vaccine should be taken.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

· This study can be done in large population for more valid and generalized findings.

· Several type of IEC Material for e.g., Role plays, seminars, workshops and awareness programs can be provided for more effective health education and awareness of the population.

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Received on 01.04.2024 Modified on 10.06.2024

A and V Pub Int. J. of Nursing and Medical Res. 2024; 3(3):117-118.

DOI: 10.52711/ijnmr.2024.26