Willingness of Saudi Adults to Receive a COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Dose

Najim Z. Alshahrani (), Iman Ridda, Harunor Rashid, Faris Alzahrani, Lujain Mohammed Bin Othman and Hassan Ali Alzaydani
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Najim Z. Alshahrani: Department of Family and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jeddah, Jeddah 21493, Saudi Arabia
Iman Ridda: Department of Public Health, National University of Natural Medicine, Portland, OR 97201, USA
Harunor Rashid: National Center for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS), Westmead, NSW 2145, Australia
Faris Alzahrani: Department of Public Health, General Directorate of Health Affairs in Aseer Region, Ministry of Health, Abha 62523, Saudi Arabia
Lujain Mohammed Bin Othman: Family Medicine Resident, Joint Residency Program of Family Medicine in Aseer Region, Ministry of Health, Abha 62523, Saudi Arabia
Hassan Ali Alzaydani: Medical Student, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia

Sustainability, 2023, vol. 15, issue 2, 1-12

Abstract: Background: COVID-19 vaccine booster dose hesitancy amongst the Saudi Arabia population is a concern. The objectives of the study were to explore the Saudi public’s willingness to receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster dose and identify the factors affecting their willingness. Methods: From December 2021 to March 2022, an online cross-sectional survey using an anonymous, structured, and self-administered questionnaire was conducted among members of the Saudi public aged ≥18 years who did not receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster dose. Results: Of the 2101 respondents, 86.8% expressed a willingness to receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster dose. Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that age (18 to 25 years) (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 2.54; 95% confidence interval [95% CI] = 1.14–5.74), being single (aOR = 2.85; 95% Cl = 1.42–5.72), and prior receipt of an influenza vaccine (aOR = 2.45; 95% Cl = 1.80–3.34) were significantly associated with participants’ willingness to receive the COVID-19 vaccine booster dose. Having a bachelor’s degree or above (aOR = 0.95; 95% CI = 0.81–0.99) and not following COVID-19 news (aOR = 0.70; 95% CI = 0.52–0.89) were associated with a significant likelihood of having no intention to receive the COVID-19 vaccine boosters. Conclusions: Most Saudi people were willing to have the COVID-19 vaccine booster dose, with age and prior influenza vaccination as the predictors; paradoxically, a university-level qualification was a barrier.

Keywords: COVID-19; COVID-19 vaccine; vaccination; COVID-19 vaccine booster; vaccine hesitancy; vaccine uptake; Saudi Arabia (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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