Journal Of Bionursing
Vol 5 No 1 (2023): Journal of Bionursing

Elderly Perceptions about Covid-19 Vaccination

Ridlwan Kamaluddin (Universitas Jenderal Soedirman)
Eva Rahayu (Universitas Jenderal Soedirman)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Jan 2023

Abstract

Background: The elderly are one of the groups vulnerable to disasters, especially the Covid-19 pandemic. Prevention of Covid-19 in the elderly can be increased through vaccination and health promotion efforts. The achievement of COVID-19 vaccination for the elderly is still in the low category and far from expectations. It is possible that the elderly's perception of the covid vaccination can influence the behavior of the elderly in making decisions to take the Covid-19 vaccine. Aim: To identify the elderly's perception of the covid-19 vaccination. Method: The method used in this research is a quantitative descriptive study.. Sampling was carried out using the total sampling technique Data collected using research instruments in the form of questionnaires developed from the Health Belief Model theory. Results: Based on the perception component of the HMB,majority of all perceptions showed moderate results. A perceived vulnerability level of 77.5%, a perceived seriousness of 70.15%, a perceived benefit of 75%, a perception of self-efficacy 83.8% and a cues to act 78.3%, and the majority of perceptions of barriers that are lacking are 75.8%. Conclusion: The majority of elderly’s perception showed moderate results.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

bionursing

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Subject

Religion Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Health Professions Nursing Public Health

Description

The Journal of Bionursing is an open access journal which provides forum to publish scientific works on Nursing and health Sciences (pISSN: 2684-7833, eISSN: 2685-6484). This Journal was established in 2019 and developed by Department of Nursing, Faculty of health Sciences, Jenderal Soedirman ...