Perception and knowledge of university students studying Health courses in Piracicaba/SP about the importance of vaccination and vaccines against COVID-19
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.24220/2318-0897v33a2025e12237Keywords:
COVID-19, Students, Immunization, Health, Vaccination, COVID-19 VaccinesAbstract
Objective
In the current scenario of immunization in Brazil, this study aimed to evaluate the knowledge of future health professionals about vaccines for COVID-19, in particular, about their benefits, risks, forms of production and possible side effects, in addition to contributing to increase awareness among future professionals.
Methods
This is a cross-sectional, descriptive study, using the Google Forms® questionnaire, with characterization of the sample regarding knowledge on the topic in question, and the questionnaire includes questions related to students’ perception of self-knowledge about vaccination for COVID-19 .
Results
The data collected reveals the varied and basic knowledge of undergraduate students about vaccination for COVID-19, with the students interviewed, in general, evaluating their knowledge about vaccines and vaccination for COVID-19 positively and adequately. However, there is a notable need for future actions to provide more indepth information to students regarding vaccination and the identification of false and unscientific news, in favor of scientific mastery and confidence in their knowledge.
Conclusion
The questionnaires made it possible to assess students’ knowledge, as well as raise awareness among future doctors about vaccination for COVID-19. New support actions will be carried out for vaccination, clarification and updating of medical-academic knowledge related to the COVID-19 vaccine.
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