European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

FACTORS AFFECTING ACCEPTANCE OF COVID-19 VACCINE OF PUV DRIVERS IN BULAKAN, BULACAN

Abo K., Barrito, P.B., Burgos, R.L., Eridio A., Flores J.W.*, Saño R.H.M., Andal M. and Rubenicia A.M.

ABSTRACT

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the newly discovered strain of coronavirus which caused the COVID-19 disease that generates the pandemic. Some of the ways to control this pandemic is to make a vaccine that will provide immunization from the virus. In a short time, pharmaceutical companies are already in the clinical phase in making the vaccine due to the advanced technology. However, some people are hesitant to take the COVID-19 vaccine due to the factors that affect their acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine. The virus is still prevalent but the transportation resumes their operation, which makes public utility vehicle drivers more prone to the virus. Thus, this research aims to assess the factors affecting the acceptance of PUV drivers in Bulakan, Bulacan and its relationship to whether they will accept the COVID-19 vaccine or not. The researchers will be utilizing the Correlation Descriptive Study Design and probability sampling under fishbowl method. Questionnaires will be distributed to PUV drivers in Bulakan, Bulacan to gather data.

Keywords: COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, Vaccine, Immunization, Pandemic, PUV.