Public Perception Toward the Malaysian National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme (PICK) in the State of Sabah, Malaysia: A Cross-Sectional Survey
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Public perception of Malaysia's National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme (PICK) in Sabah was largely negative, driven by communication issues. This significantly impacted vaccination program participation and highlights the need for targeted public health strategies.
Area Of Science
- Public Health
- Social Sciences
- Epidemiology
Background
- The Malaysian government launched the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme (PICK) to combat the pandemic.
- Sabah, East Malaysia, experienced low COVID-19 vaccination registration rates (42.9%) in August 2021 compared to Peninsular Malaysia.
- Understanding public perception is crucial for improving vaccination campaign effectiveness.
Purpose Of The Study
- To examine public perception of the PICK program in Sabah.
- To analyze perceptions based on safety, communication, psychology, and milieu.
- To identify factors influencing low vaccination program registration in Sabah.
Main Methods
- Empirical study involving 1024 respondents in Sabah via online Google Form surveys.
- Data analysis using K-means clustering, mean score, Mann-Whitney U test, spatial analysis, and frequency analysis.
- Categorization of respondents into clusters based on their perceptions.
Main Results
- 55.9% of respondents (Cluster 1) exhibited negative perceptions toward the vaccination program, versus 44.1% with positive perceptions.
- High skepticism in Cluster 1 was primarily linked to communication factors (e.g., Co2, Co3, Co1, Co4).
- Negative perceptions regarding communication cascaded to affect safety, psychological, and milieu components, hindering PICK program participation.
Conclusions
- Communication is a critical determinant of public perception and participation in vaccination programs.
- Addressing public skepticism through improved communication strategies is vital for enhancing vaccine uptake.
- Findings offer insights for local authorities to develop effective public health policies and campaigns for future immunization initiatives.
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