Vaccine Production Process: How Much Does the General Population Know about This Topic? A Web-Based Survey

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Vaccinology

Background:

• Vaccine hesitancy is a global health threat, with safety concerns widely studied.
• Knowledge of vaccine production and quality control's impact on vaccine confidence is less understood.

Purpose of the Study:

• To characterize public knowledge regarding the vaccine production process.
• To identify potential factors influencing understanding of vaccine manufacturing.

Main Methods:

• An online questionnaire was distributed via social networks.
• Descriptive analysis and chi-square tests were used for data analysis.
• Binary logistic regression identified predictors of understanding.

Main Results:

• 135 responses were analyzed; 94.1% knew quality control occurs during manufacturing.
• Knowledge gaps were observed in specific production aspects.
• Healthcare professionals showed significantly better understanding of quality control's role and duration.

Conclusions:

• The study characterized public knowledge of vaccine production processes.
• Specific strategies are needed to disseminate accurate information on vaccine manufacturing.
• Improved understanding may enhance public trust in vaccines.