Perception of the probability of post-vaccination death due to a resurgence of SARS-CoV-2 in Peru

Argota-Pérez G.; Alvarez-Becerra R.M. · Revista Medica Electronica (2024)

Resumen

Introduction: The resurgence of COVID-19 cases in Peru has intensified people’s concerns about a new vaccination. Objective: To describe the perception of the probability of post-vaccination death due to new cases of SARS-CoV-2 in Peru. Methods: Between January and March 2024, a study was conducted in Ica, Peru, with 28 university professors vaccinated with three vaccine doses, the first two from Pfizer-BioNTech. Those with mixed vaccination and those who showed doubts about the healthcare system were excluded. The study calculated the proportion of professors with a uniform vaccination scheme, applying a Likert scale and measuring internal consistency with Cronbach's alpha coefficient. Results: The female group slightly outnumbered the male group at 61.54%; the most representative age range was 45 to 54 years old. 46.43% received three doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. Only 14% were willing to undergo revaccination, despite high confidence in health information (89%). The value of the Likert scale was 2.94 points, which suggested a diversity of opinions. Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.94 indicated excellent internal consistency. Conclusions: There was diversity in the attitudes of university professors about vaccination. Although the majority trusted the healthcare system, there is skepticism towards the effectiveness of vaccines and limited willingness to receive additional doses in the face of COVID-19 resurgence.

Instituciones: Universidad Nacional Jorge Basadre Grohmann