Vaccination is the most effective method for controlling infectious diseases, including coronavirus disease COVID The aim of this study was to investigate COVID vaccine uptake status as related to knowledge and attitudes, including vaccine hesitancy, in a healthcare center in North Cyprus, where no previous data among the general population was available during the study period. This descriptive study included patients and their companions presenting to a healthcare center between October 4, and October 31, The data collection tool was a questionnaire designed by the researchers that utilized international documents.
The data were analyzed using SPSS Of the participants, The one-dose vaccination rate was higher than the global average. Of the vaccinated, The majority believed that vaccines are effective, and correct knowledge of COVID vaccines was a predictor of higher vaccine uptake. This study clarified the factors influencing COVID vaccination uptake among the general population in this region. Vaccination is the most effective method for controlling morbidity and mortality due to infectious diseases, including coronavirus disease COVID A total of According to other international data, only By , the percentages of vaccinated people were However, vaccination problems continue to occur in low- and middle-income countries.
Vaccine hesitancy should be monitored in all countries by relevant measures according to WHO. In high-income countries with adequate vaccination services, vaccine hesitancy is the most important factor in decreasing vaccination rates, ranging from 7 to To the best of our knowledge, no previous study has been conducted to establish COVID vaccine uptake, vaccination intention, and vaccine hesitancy in North Cyprus among the general population.
The number of weekly cases increased from in the 1 st week to in the 4 th week of the study. Cases per , were The case fatality rate was 0. CoronaVac and Comirnaty vaccines have been available in the country since February The main reason for getting the specific vaccine types was the availability of the vaccines at the time of need.
The current study aimed to investigate COVID vaccine uptake status in terms of knowledge and attitudes, including vaccine hesitancy, in a healthcare center in North Cyprus. This study was carried out during October at a central healthcare facility in Nicosia, North Cyprus.
