DEMOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATIONS OF POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE BELIEFS ASSOCIATED WITH COVID-19 VACCINATION AMONG PAKISTANI UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Abstract

This study investigated demographic associations between positive and negative beliefs about COVID-19 vaccination among university students. A sample of 500 university students aged 18-29 (M= 22.05, SD =1.501) was selected through a convenient sampling technique from different public and private universities in Lahore, Pakistan. Participants responded to a demographic Information form and a selfdeveloped survey questionnaire on beliefs about COVID-19 vaccination. The t-test analysis revealed significant differences on students' positive and negative beliefs about COVID-19 vaccination regarding their vaccination status, education level, marital status, and family system. Students' beliefs were important in knowing society's beliefs as they make up a future generation. It is significant to know how the attitudes and beliefs of students change and differ due to different demographic factors.