Exploration of the Perceptions and Conventions Regrading Covid 19 Vaccination among the Residents of Lahore
Bismah Ahmad, Zarnish Hussain, Yousma Javed, Muhammad Zaib Khan, Khadija Kubra, Amina Tariq
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ABSTRACT
Objective: This study aimed to explore the
truthfulness of such assumptions and get a real picture of the phenomenon being
studied.
Methodology: It was qualitatively designed study as the
social behaviors and attitudes of people can be explored
more in detail
via using qualitative measures. 30 Semi-structured
one-to-one interviews were conducted from three basic stratums of social
classes i.e. high incomed, middle
incomed and low incomed classes.
Thematic analysis was done to
interpret the results, the interpretational skills of researchers and
qualitative research data software MAXQDA 2020 was used.
Results: The
study clearly indicates that myths regarding COVID
and its vaccination do exist among masses
in Pakistan. However,
their level of intensity
and form varies
among different social
strata. Similarly, the reasons for getting
vaccinated were greatly influenced by government policies and income pressures.
The knowledge and information regarding vaccines in this digital
era is still clouded amongst
many doubts and misconceptions regardless of the socio-economic status
and qualification.
Keywords:
Myths and misconceptions about COVID 19 vaccine, Pakistan
ABSTRACT
Objective: This study aimed to explore the
truthfulness of such assumptions and get a real picture of the phenomenon being
studied.
Methodology: It was qualitatively designed study as the
social behaviors and attitudes of people can be explored
more in detail
via using qualitative measures. 30 Semi-structured
one-to-one interviews were conducted from three basic stratums of social
classes i.e. high incomed, middle
incomed and low incomed classes.
Thematic analysis was done to
interpret the results, the interpretational skills of researchers and
qualitative research data software MAXQDA 2020 was used.
Results: The
study clearly indicates that myths regarding COVID
and its vaccination do exist among masses
in Pakistan. However,
their level of intensity
and form varies
among different social
strata. Similarly, the reasons for getting
vaccinated were greatly influenced by government policies and income pressures.
The knowledge and information regarding vaccines in this digital
era is still clouded amongst
many doubts and misconceptions regardless of the socio-economic status
and qualification.
Keywords:
Myths and misconceptions about COVID 19 vaccine, Pakistan