Attitude of Public Towards Covid-19 Vaccine in Turkey

Objective: The aim of the study is to determine the attitude of the public towards the COVİD-19 vaccine and the factors affecting the vaccination decision shortly before the start of the vaccination program in Turkey. Method: The study was a descriptive study conducted with the participation of 1098 people aged ≥18 years living in Turkey in December 2020, when COVİD-19 vaccination practices had not yet started in Turkey. The sociodemographic characteristics, chronic disease and vaccination history, COVİD-19 disease history, COVİD-19 vaccination decision, and fear of COVİD-19 were assessed with an online questionnaire. Logistic regression analysis was performed to determine the factors affecting the vaccination decision. Results: 42.9% (n=471) of the participants were undecided the COVİD-19 vaccine. The "concerns about the side effects of COVİD-19 vaccine" had the most negative impact (42.6%, n=468), on vaccination decisions. The likelihood of vaccine hesitation/rejection reduced as the "COVİD-19 Fear" scale score grew (OR=0,95, %95 CI: 0,93-0,97; p