Date of Completion

2022

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Keywords

Vaccine Acceptance, Covid-19

Abstract

The study utilized a descriptive-correlational method of quantitative research design, which allowed for accurate data collection, description, and interpretation. To identify the sample size, Yamane’s formula was used and 324 respondents were calculated. Unfortunately, due to the time and availability of the respondents, college deans, and representatives, the respondents were only able to gather 179 respondents for the study. The sampling technique used was convenience sampling in gathering the respondents. The instrument used consisted of three (3) parts: a) the demographic data of the respondents, b) 20 multiple choice questions related to the respondents’ knowledge regarding COVID-19 in general and COVID-19 vaccination, and c) 15 Likert scale questions related to the respondents’ vaccine acceptance. Data was analyzed through percentage and frequency distribution, weighted mean, independent samples t-test, ANOVA test, Mann-Whitney test, Kruskal-Wallis test and Pearson Correlation of Coefficient. After a careful analysis of the findings, the following conclusions were made: 1) The profile states that the majority of the respondents are female students who are in their second year, enrolled in Tourism/Travel Management, and are fully vaccinated with a booster; 2) College students have a very good knowledge of COVID-19 and the COVID-19 vaccine. In general, the respondents are highly knowledgeable about the measures to reduce the likelihood of side effects. However, they are less informed about the availability of the vaccine; 3) College students have a high level of acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine; 4) Engineering and Technology students have a higher level of knowledge with regard to the COVID-19 vaccine than Hospital/Hotel and Restaurant Management students and Tourism/Travel Management students; 5) Males have a higher vaccine acceptance than females. In addition, fully vaccinated with booster students had the highest level of acceptance than the fully vaccinated (1st and 2nd dose) students and unvaccinated students; 6) Among college students, their knowledge about the COVID-19 vaccine does not necessarily dictate their acceptance of the vaccine.

First Advisor

Adrian M. Lawsin

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