PERCEPTION AND PRACTICES REGARDING COVID-19 VACCINE AMONG MBBS STUDENTS
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.60127/sjms.v1i3.12Keywords:
Vaccines, awareness., students, Sialkot Medical College, perception, COVID-19, coronavirusAbstract
To determine the perception and practices regarding COVID-19 vaccines among the students of Sialkot Medical College, Sialkot.A questionnaire performa was prepared regarding perceptions and different practices about COVID-19 vaccination and different choices were provided for selection in September, 2021.Total 130 students participated in the survey, 55% were males and 45% were females. 44% students were below 21 years of age. 86% belonged to urban area. 44% students got the information from social media regarding vaccination while 90% students were vaccinated with Chinese vaccination and 9% with other vaccines. Only 56% students observed minimum side effects. None of the students suffered from serious side effects. 56% took precautions before vaccination. 14% students said they would continue the precautions after vaccination.99% students were found to be vaccinated already in Sialkot Medical College, Sialkot.