Bismah Ahmad, Zarnish Hussain, Yousma Javed, Muhammad Zaib Khan, Khadija Kubra, Amina Tariq

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



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