Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of COVID-19 Vaccination among Adults in Singapore: A Cross-Sectional Study

Authors :: 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
Junxiong Pang
Source :: The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. 107:540-550
Publication Year :: 2022
Publisher :: American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2022.
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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