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RMJ. 2022; 47(2): 254-258 Acceptance of Covid-19 vaccine among nursing students of Mosul University, Iraq
Mahmoud Mohammed Ahmed, Nasir Muwfaq Younis, Nawaf Mohammed Dhahir, Kareem Nasir Hussien. Abstract | | | | Objective: To assess acceptance of vaccination against Coronavirus by nursing students of Mosul City.
Methodology: This quantitative cross-sectional study collected data by using questionnaires from 215 students of College of Nursing, University of Mosul, Iraq from September 20 to December 20, 2021. All respondents were 18-30 years old.
Results: Age of students was 20 to 26 years, (mean 22.341.76). Almost two-thirds of respondents (70%) agreed that the nursing student should be vaccinated against Covid 19.
Conclusion: The acceptability rate was significantly high among females. Higher acceptability of COVID-19 vaccination among nursing students was related with their age group and stage of study.
Key words: Acceptance, nursing students, COVID-19.
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