ABSTRACT

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has posed a global health crisis, prompting the rapid development and deployment of multiple COVID-19 vaccination regimens. Understanding the effectiveness of these regimens in real-world settings is crucial for informed public health decisions. Aim: The main aim of the study is to assess the prevalence of COVID-19 among recipients ofdifferent regimen of COVID-19 vaccination. Material and method: The cross-sectional and explorative study examined the prevalence of COVID-19 among recipients of various COVID-19 vaccination regimens in Vadodara. Conducted from 20th April 2022 to 9th May 2022, the study employed a quantitative approach with a sample size of 1000, selected through nonprobability convenient sampling techniques. The inclusion criteria comprised adults (18+) who received Covaxin, Covishield, or Sputnik vaccines and were willing to participate, while individuals with terminal illnesses or respiratory conditions were excluded. Data were collected using a self-structured questionnaire, focusing on demographic variables and survey inquiries. The tool demonstrated high reliability (reliability coefficient of 0.7) through the test-retest method. Results: Out of 1000 sample, total 455(45.5%) got infected from COVID-19 and 545(54.5%) were not infected. Conclusion: The findings contribute to ongoing efforts to optimize vaccination strategies, control the spread of the virus, and inform public health policies in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Key words: Prevalenve, COVID -19, Vaccination, Covaxin, Covishield, Sputnik
Publication date: 15/12/2023

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2023/12.12.1019