Knowledge, Perception, and Acceptability on Covid-19 Vaccine Among International Students: A Cross-section Study in China

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Background: International students could experience an uncomfortable vaccination approach when studying in a foreign country due to awareness issues.This study aimed to assess the knowledge, perception, and acceptability of the COVID-19 vaccine among international students in Lanzhou, China.Methodology: A cross-sectional study was carried out from April to June 2021.The questionnaire comprised of questions on knowledge, perception, and acceptability about the COVID-19 vaccine was developed using Google form.The link was shared with the participants via WhatsApp and WeChat.Descriptive statistics were performed to describe participant characteristics.The Chi-square test was applied to assess the association level among variables with a significance level of P<0.05.Results: 462 participants responded in this study, 312 (67.5%) and 150 (32.5%) were male and female, respectively.Females compared to male participants were correctly answered questions related to the vaccination and allergic reactions 63.3% vs. 48.4%,while males compared to females had good knowledge on a question related to community (herd) immunity 49.7% vs. 33.3%.Females had a substantially greater perception of the COVID-19 vaccinations than males, 46 % vs. 39.4 %.The respondents who planned to be vaccinated if a COVID-19 vaccine was available were only 22.7%.Conclusion: Even though participants' knowledge about the COVID-19 was not scarce, most of the respondents were not prepared to get vaccinated.However, the interference of their beliefs can be a barrier.Therefore, it is recommended to provide unique campaigns in different universities with international students to overcome wrong myths about the COVID-19vaccine.

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