The sagacity of general population about covid-19 vaccine

Introduction: Coronavirus has emerged as a global health threat creating havoc worldwide. The Government of India started COVID-19 vaccination on 16th January 2021. General community knowledge, perception and disposition towards the COVID-19 vaccine must be understood to make it a success. Thus, this study was aimed to investigate community knowledge, perspective and disposition towards the COVID-19 vaccine which can help to strengthen the vaccination drive in our country. Methodology: After obtaining institutional ethical clearance, a cross-sectional study was conducted in Delhi, India over two months. A questionnaire-based e-survey was conducted among individuals above 45 years of age, coming for 1st dose of vaccination. Results: There was almost equal participation of both genders for COVID-19 vaccination. Most were married (94%) and all were educated with a minimum qualification of 10+2. 61.9% were self-motivated to get vaccination shows that the urban population is aware of the importance and benefits of vaccination against coronavirus. 75% were concerned about safety profile andside effects/allergic reactions, and20% had doubts about vaccine efficacy, yet they participated. Conclusion: There is self-motivation for vaccination in the population with equal participation of sexes. People are concerned about side effects and efficacy, yet they have taken the vaccination, suggesting the fear of COVID and also the faith in India’s own vaccine. It is hereby important to educate people about the safety profile of vaccination and not to be worried about its side effects.