Examination of Predicting Factors for COVID-19 Vaccination Behaviors of University Students Utilizing the Theory of Planned Behavior

This study aimed to examine the predictive factors of COVID-19 vaccination behavior by evaluating the moderating effect of perceived behavioral control on the theory of planned behavior. Data were collected from August 6 to August 31, 2022 from 235 college students (aged 20~29 years) across 12 unive...

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Published inJournal of Korean Academy of Nursing Vol. 54; no. 2; p. 178
Main Authors Heo, Yeon Jeong, Hyun, Hye-Jin
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Korea (South) 01.05.2024
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ISSN2005-3673
2093-758X
DOI10.4040/jkan.24020

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Summary:This study aimed to examine the predictive factors of COVID-19 vaccination behavior by evaluating the moderating effect of perceived behavioral control on the theory of planned behavior. Data were collected from August 6 to August 31, 2022 from 235 college students (aged 20~29 years) across 12 universities using a structured web-based survey. Statistical analyses were conducted using the SPSS and AMOS software. Attitudes toward COVID-19 vaccination, subjective norms, and intention to be vaccinated significantly influenced COVID-19 vaccination behavior. Attitudes and subjective norms indirectly affected COVID-19 vaccination behavior through intention to vaccinate, whereas intention to vaccinate had a direct effect. The moderating effect of perceived behavioral control on the relationship between subjective norms and intention to vaccinate was significant. Interventions that foster a positive attitude toward COVID-19 vaccination and bolster subjective norms and perceived behavioral control can boost the intention to be vaccinated and facilitate the uptake of COVID-19 vaccination.
ISSN:2005-3673
2093-758X
DOI:10.4040/jkan.24020