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Understanding Students' Vaccination Literacy and Perception in a Middle-Income Country: Case Study from Kazakhstan.
Nukeshtayeva, Karina; Yerdessov, Nurbek; Zhamantayev, Olzhas; Takuadina, Aliya; Kayupova, Gaukhar; Dauletkaliyeva, Zhaniya; Bolatova, Zhanerke; Davlyatov, Ganisher; Karabukayeva, Aizhan.
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  • Nukeshtayeva K; School of Public Health, Karaganda Medical University, Gogol Street 40, Karaganda 100008, Kazakhstan.
  • Yerdessov N; School of Public Health, Karaganda Medical University, Gogol Street 40, Karaganda 100008, Kazakhstan.
  • Zhamantayev O; School of Public Health, Karaganda Medical University, Gogol Street 40, Karaganda 100008, Kazakhstan.
  • Takuadina A; Department of Informatics and Biostatistics, Karaganda Medical University, Gogol Street 40, Karaganda 100008, Kazakhstan.
  • Kayupova G; School of Public Health, Karaganda Medical University, Gogol Street 40, Karaganda 100008, Kazakhstan.
  • Dauletkaliyeva Z; School of Public Health, Karaganda Medical University, Gogol Street 40, Karaganda 100008, Kazakhstan.
  • Bolatova Z; School of Public Health, Karaganda Medical University, Gogol Street 40, Karaganda 100008, Kazakhstan.
  • Davlyatov G; Hudson College of Public Health, The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences, Oklahoma City, OK 73104, USA.
  • Karabukayeva A; Hudson College of Public Health, The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences, Oklahoma City, OK 73104, USA.
Vaccines (Basel) ; 12(8)2024 Aug 15.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39204041
ABSTRACT
Vaccination is a critical public health measure for preventing infectious diseases, but its acceptance varies globally, influenced by factors like vaccine hesitancy. This study examines attitudes and vaccination literacy among Kazakh students, providing insights into global immunization strategies. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 3142 students from various Kazakh universities. The HLS19-VAC instrument assessed vaccination literacy, while additional questions evaluated beliefs and attitudes toward vaccines. Data were analyzed to determine associations between vaccine-related beliefs and literacy. The mean vaccination literacy score was 84.74. Most students agreed on the importance (83.4%), safety (79.1%), effectiveness (80.9%), and religious compatibility (77.8%) of vaccines. Positive beliefs significantly correlated with higher literacy scores. Past vaccination behavior, age, gender, and location showed varied associations, with past vaccination status and higher age showing a positive correlation. Positive beliefs about vaccinations were strongly associated with higher vaccination literacy among Kazakh students. Educational interventions that reinforce positive beliefs may improve vaccination literacy and increase vaccination rates. This study underscores the importance of understanding vaccination attitudes to enhance public health strategies in middle-income countries.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Vaccines (Basel) Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Kazajstán Pais de publicación: Suiza
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Vaccines (Basel) Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Kazajstán Pais de publicación: Suiza