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Covid-19 Vaccine Phobia in Bangladesh: A Study on its Communication Perspectives

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  • Mahamudul Haque.

    (Assistant Professor, Dept. of Mass Communication & Journalism, Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur, Bangladesh)

  • Shirajum Munira.

    (Graduate, Dept. of Mass Communication & Journalism, Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur, Bangladesh)

  • Shahin Alam

    (Graduate, Dept. of Mass Communication & Journalism, Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur, Bangladesh)

Abstract

This study investigates Covid-19 vaccine phobia in Bangladesh’s Rangpur division, focusing on underlying reasons and the effectiveness of communication methods in reducing hesitancy. A survey of 500 respondents across diverse demographics revealed that 60.4% received the vaccine, while 39.6% did not. Most respondents (78.2%) believed the vaccine was safe, though 21.8% considered it unsafe. Vaccine phobia was absent in 71.4%, yet 28.6% exhibited hesitancy due to concerns like side effects (27.6%), needle phobia (18.2%), distrust in vaccines from other countries (18%), and fear of contracting Covid-19 from the vaccine (17.6%). The study underscores the pivotal role of communication in shaping vaccine attitudes, with social media being the most influential source for 45.2% of respondents and the most informative for 36.8%. Traditional media also had a notable impact. Effective communication strategies, especially via social media, are essential for dispelling misinformation, reducing vaccine fears, and improving public health outcomes during pandemics.

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  • Mahamudul Haque. & Shirajum Munira. & Shahin Alam, 2024. "Covid-19 Vaccine Phobia in Bangladesh: A Study on its Communication Perspectives," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 8(7), pages 1174-1184, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:8:y:2024:i:7:p:1174-1184
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