1. Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of COVID-19 Vaccination among Adults in Singapore: A Cross-Sectional Study
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Joseph Yuen Juin Cheng, Shaun Seh Ern Loong, Clare Elisabeth Si Min Ho, Kai Jing Ng, Miki Min Qi Ng, Ryan Choon Hoe Chee, Tiffany Xuan Ling Chin, Francis Jia Yi Fong, Song Ling Germain Goh, Kumaresh Natarajan S/O Venkatesh, Zi Ying Sim, Zach Yung Shen Chan, Shayne Pek, Xin Wei Liew, Yan Qing Cherie Ong, Benjamin Wu, Luke Yu Xuan Yeo, Tony De Rong Ng, Celeste Zi Hui Ng, Wei Wen Soon, Bryan Yichong Shi, Ruth Si Man Wong, Sean Tan, Ivan Leong, Celeste Li-Lynn Chan, Jia Wen Tan, and Junxiong Pang
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Infectious Diseases ,Virology ,Parasitology - Abstract
Public health measures promoting compliance of COVID-19 vaccination requires understanding of knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP). This study explored the KAP and risk factors influencing COVID-19 vaccination, including changes in preventive practices before and after vaccination in a high-income country, Singapore. An online cross-sectional study among Singaporeans and permanent residents aged 21 years and older was conducted from July to August 2021. Univariate and multivariable logistic regressions using RStudio version 1.4.1106 was performed to assess associations between demographic factors, KAP, and vaccination status. P values P = 0.024), perceived efficacy (aOR = 1.19, P = 0.004), perceived safety (aOR = 1.20, P = 0.005), and willingness to uptake (aOR = 1.55, P
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- 2022