Accepted for/Published in: JMIR Research Protocols
Date Submitted: Apr 19, 2021
Open Peer Review Period: Apr 18, 2021 - Jun 13, 2021
Date Accepted: May 13, 2021
Date Submitted to PubMed: Jun 4, 2021
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Examine the impact of COVID-19 Vaccine Communication, Acceptance and Practice (CO-VIN-CAP) on Vaccine hesitancy in an Indian setting: Protocol for a Cross-Sectional Study
ABSTRACT
Background:
COVID-19 vaccine is considered to be a key to limiting and eliminating infectious disease. But, the success of the vaccination program will rely on the rates of vaccine acceptance among the population.
Objective:
The objective of this study is to examine the factors that influence vaccine hesitancy and vaccine acceptance and to explore the unintended consequences of COVID-19 infections. The study will further explore the association between socio-demographic characteristics, health status, COVID-19 related knowledge, attitude, practice, and its influence on Vaccine hesitancy and acceptance among individuals living in urban and rural settings of Chennai, Tamil Nadu in the Southern state of India.
Methods:
A cross-sectional study will be conducted between January 2021 and January 2023. The data collection was started on 1st March 2021. A sample size of approximately 25,000 individuals will be recruited using a non-probability complete enumeration sampling method from eleven selected urban and rural settings of Chennai. The data collected at a one-time point by administering the study questionnaire to the eligible study participants. Data used to assess the rates of vaccine acceptance, hesitancy as well as knowledge, attitudes, practices, and beliefs regarding COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccine. Additionally, the questionnaire used to assess the unintended consequences of COVID-19 infection.
Results:
The study bearing protocol number: PMCHRI-IHEC-029 gained approval from the Panimalar Medical College Hospital & Research Institute-Institutional Human Ethics Committee (PMCHRI-IHEC): CDSCO Registration No. ECR/1399/Inst/TN/2020 in January 2021 with approval No: PMCH&RI/IHEC/2021/037 dated: 13.01.2021. Question development is complete. The research team of the study is currently recruiting and enrolling participants. The results will be published in peer-reviewed journals and disseminated to healthcare professionals, researchers, and the public via conferences and public presentations. The initial results of the study are expected to be published by June 2021.
Conclusions:
The proposed study will help in understanding the rate and determinants of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and hesitancy among the population of Chennai. The findings of the study would further facilitate the development of a multifaceted intervention to enhance vaccine acceptance among the population.
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