Abstract
Objectives: To describe the intentions and attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccination among high school students. To identify some factors related to the intention and attitude towards the vaccination against COVID-19 of high school students.
Method: A cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out with a sample size of 291 students at Nguyen Hien high schools in Hai Chau district - Da Nang city and Yaly high school in Chu Pah district - Gia Lai province.
Results: The rate of students ready for COVID-19 vaccination was 83.2%. Students have a high level of positive attitude towards vaccination against COVID-19: M = 7.59 ± 2.08.
Conclusion: The rate of students' readiness and attitude towards COVID-19 vaccination is quite high and positive. To further increase readiness for COVID-19 vaccination, it is necessary to educate students about the role and benefits of COVID-19 vaccination.
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