Authors :
Irish R. Depalco; Amor P. Agnila; Ramon NiñoBarcinal; April Joy M. Jacutina; Sarah Faith P. Lacandazo; Angela P. Narido; Ervin H. Ocasla; Jennelyn P. Palagar; Melody M. Telimban
Volume/Issue :
Volume 7 - 2022, Issue 6 - June
Google Scholar :
https://bit.ly/3IIfn9N
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6834312
Abstract :
The COVID-19 pandemic is a global health
concern that caused massive disruption to almost all
aspects of human life. Hence, the scientific community
developed vaccines to reduce the risks of the virus.
Vaccination against COVID-19 has been rolled out to
countries worldwide, including the Philippines, in the
effort to attain herd immunity. Yet, despite the
vaccine’s availability, people continue to express
hesitancy. This study explores the COVID-19 vaccine
hesitancy from the experiences and beliefs of Social
Studies students in LNU. A case study design was used
to gain deep insights into how the experiences and
beliefs of Social Studies students shaped vaccine
hesitancy. Employing Thematic Analysis, the research
findings are: (1) the common reasons for vaccine
hesitancy of Social Studies students are, family
pressure, health concerns, and the perceived necessity of
vaccination, other factors include religious belief and
vaccine efficacy, (2) the hesitant students expressed a
positive outlook towards new health protocols stating
that it is implemented for the good of the majority,
however, they are aware and have experienced mobility
restrictions in entering commercial establishments and,
(3) lastly, the vaccine-hesitant students are aware of
their immunity as unvaccinated and their social
acceptance in the community they belong.
Keywords :
Vaccine Hesitancy, experiences, beliefs, Social Studies students, Case Study, Reasons for vaccine hesitancy
The COVID-19 pandemic is a global health
concern that caused massive disruption to almost all
aspects of human life. Hence, the scientific community
developed vaccines to reduce the risks of the virus.
Vaccination against COVID-19 has been rolled out to
countries worldwide, including the Philippines, in the
effort to attain herd immunity. Yet, despite the
vaccine’s availability, people continue to express
hesitancy. This study explores the COVID-19 vaccine
hesitancy from the experiences and beliefs of Social
Studies students in LNU. A case study design was used
to gain deep insights into how the experiences and
beliefs of Social Studies students shaped vaccine
hesitancy. Employing Thematic Analysis, the research
findings are: (1) the common reasons for vaccine
hesitancy of Social Studies students are, family
pressure, health concerns, and the perceived necessity of
vaccination, other factors include religious belief and
vaccine efficacy, (2) the hesitant students expressed a
positive outlook towards new health protocols stating
that it is implemented for the good of the majority,
however, they are aware and have experienced mobility
restrictions in entering commercial establishments and,
(3) lastly, the vaccine-hesitant students are aware of
their immunity as unvaccinated and their social
acceptance in the community they belong.
Keywords :
Vaccine Hesitancy, experiences, beliefs, Social Studies students, Case Study, Reasons for vaccine hesitancy