HESITATION TO THE VACCINE IN THE ISOLATION PERIOD IN THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Abstract

From the moment that COVID-19 was considered a pandemic disease, it began a constant search for a vaccine and/or medicine that would bring relief or quick recovery to individuals affected by the virus. Although there are several scientific evidences that justify the general benefits of immunization, vaccine hesitation remains in constant growth among the Brazilian population, due to beliefs and imprecise and misleading content that rapidly proliferates online, favoring the resurgence of pathologies that can be avoided through vaccination. The acceptance of the Covid-19 vaccine by the Brazilian population will also be a guide for future vaccination studies in Brazil. The aim of this study is to describe the profile of the Brazilian population regarding vaccine hesitation and its supposed future risks. From the data that were collected, future research and intervention actions can be traced. The sample consisted of 158 participants from various regions of the country, aged 18 years or over. Data were obtained through forms in electronic format, made possible by the free tool offered by Google: Google Forms. Through the data obtained, it was possible to show that although several attitudinal, political, and religious beliefs associated with vaccination generate vaccine hesitation in the population, most participants in this study did not show significant hesitation about the vaccine. The results indicated a favorable sample for vaccination, it is believed that these results are related to the characteristics of the sample, which is formed by individuals with a high level of education.