Attitude and intention to receive covid-19 vaccination of Nguyen Hien high school students, Hai Chau district - Da Nang city and Yaly high school students, Chu Pah district - Gia Lai province

Abstract

Objectives: To describe the intentions and attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccination among high school students. To identify some factors related to the intention and attitude towards the vaccination against COVID-19 of high school students.

Method: A cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out with a sample size of 291 students at Nguyen Hien high schools in Hai Chau district - Da Nang city and Yaly high school in Chu Pah district - Gia Lai province.

Results: The rate of students ready for COVID-19 vaccination was 83.2%. Students have a high level of positive attitude towards vaccination against COVID-19: M = 7.59 ± 2.08.

Conclusion: The rate of students’ readiness and attitude towards COVID-19 vaccination is quite high and positive. To further increase readiness for COVID-19 vaccination, it is necessary to educate students about the role and benefits of COVID-19 vaccination