Basim Othman

Department of Public Health, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Albaha University, Albaha, Saudi Arabia

Publications

  • Research   
    Acceptability of a fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine among the Al-Baha population in Saudi Arabia
    Author(s): Basim Othman*

    Introduction: Vaccine uptake may affect the capacity of vaccination to prevent and control the spread of COVID-19. However, little is known about vaccine hesitancy in the Al-Baha region of Saudi Arabia. Aims: The present study aimed to assess the intentions of the Al-Baha population to get a fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and to explore the associated sociodemographic determinants of their intentions. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was distributed to Al-Baha residents in Saudi Arabia between 1 February 2022 and 31 March 2022. The participants were asked about their willingness to get a fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in relation to their demographic data. Results and Discussion: Among the 934 participants (57.3% male, 42.2% female), 73.3% intended to receive a fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, 10.5% were uncertain and 15.8% refused vaccination. Analysis of .. Read More»

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