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Vaccination rates in Šalčininkai district are the worst in Lithuania. Here, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is vaccinated at 27%. population, when, for example, in Neringa more than 88% have already been vaccinated. municipal population. Lithuania’s overall average is almost 49 percent.
The market and public opinion research company Vilmorus conducted a survey commissioned by the municipality of Šalčininkai, during which it sought to find out the reasons why people avoid vaccination. Vaccinated residents were asked about the side effects they experienced after receiving the vaccine.
The municipality of Šalčininkai sent the results of the survey to the portal tv3.lt.
Most of the information comes from television and radio.
The survey first asked where district residents got information about COVID-19 vaccines. It turned out that people get the most knowledge about vaccines from television or radio – 58.5 percent. 54.8 percent. almost 12 percent of the population said they received information from the Internet. – from the newspapers.
A significant proportion of those surveyed said they received information simply from people. Almost 38 percent. reported contact from friends, relatives, or neighbors, nearly 33 percent. learn from doctors about COVID-19 vaccines. Just over 28 percent. – Of the employees of the nursing home, almost 5%. – of the staff of the Office of Public Health.
Just over 7 percent. indicated when receiving information through other channels, and 1 percent. residents said they did not receive any information.
“Most of the residents of the Šalčininkai district receive information about COVID-19 vaccines on television or radio (59%) and the Internet (55%). Television or radio was mentioned with particular frequency by the older respondents (66 years or older) (71%) with a university degree (75%). Internet was mentioned more frequently by young people (84%) with university studies (63%) ”, outlines the presentation sent by the municipality to tv3.lt.
More than half were not exposed to the virus.
According to data from the Statistics Department on Tuesday, the Šalčininkai district falls into the yellow zone. Here the incidence of COVID-19 per 100,000. the population reaches 36.
As a result of COVID-19, according to the Department of Statistics, a total of 52 people have died in the Šalčininkai district since the beginning of the pandemic.
However, almost 60 percent. The residents of the district affirm that they, nor their relatives or acquaintances, did not suffer from the disease caused by the coronavirus. Just over 30 thousand people live in the Šalčininkai district. population. Just over 17 percent. Respondents responded to COVID-19 themselves, with about a third of family members or acquaintances exposed to the virus.
Most relapsing COVID-19s responded that they had encountered a mild form of the disease.
2021 According to the data, more than 30 thousand people live in the district. population. Most of them are Polish, just over a tenth of Lithuanians live in this area.
Attitudes toward vaccines go hand in hand with education
However, residents of the Šalčininkai district continue to view COVID-19 vaccines negatively. Almost half, 49 percent, of those surveyed indicated that they view vaccines in a negative light. 39 percent. – positive and 12%. has no opinion on it.
“Those with a university education view vaccines more favorably: 61 percent. Favorable evaluations, and 55% of men most unfavorable. Negative evaluations, young people – 54%, without secondary education – 64%” – according to the presentation of the municipality.
Almost 24 percent. Respondents said the COVID-19 vaccine has already been vaccinated, with up to a fifth still planning to get vaccinated later.
55 percent. respondents answered those who did not want to be vaccinated at all.
“24 percent. COVID-19 vaccine has already been vaccinated (more often 51-65 years – 30%, 66 years and over – 33%, with higher education – 39%), another 21%. Plan to be vaccinated later . More than half of the respondents: 55 percent. – do not want to be vaccinated. 61% of men, 65% of young people and 75% of those without secondary education are more reluctant to be vaccinated “, it reads in the presentation.
It turned out why not vaccinate
Those who have not yet been vaccinated and do not want to be vaccinated were asked why they avoid the vaccine. It turned out that the reasons are very diverse.
Mostly more than 44 percent. Respondents said they did not want to be vaccinated because they feared side effects or were convinced that the vaccine could be harmful to health.
Almost 37 percent. declared a general lack of confidence in COVID-19 vaccines. About 14 percent. people said they did not trust the vaccines offered in Lithuania.
“Those who do not want to be vaccinated generally indicated that vaccines can have side effects and harm their health: 59 percent. (This was mentioned more often by women surveyed over 36 years old.) It was also often mentioned that they did not trust in COVID-19 vaccines in general: 39% (more often men, young people). Other reasons were mentioned less frequently, “he comments in the presentation.
Other causes include disease and the presence of antibodies, influence of relatives or acquaintances, lack of information, and problems registering the vaccine. It is also stated that part of the population is not afraid of being infected, believes that the disease is harmless or does not believe in it at all.
A little over 1 percent. Residents indicated that only the Russian Sputnik V vaccine would be administered.
Most of the population in the Šalčininkai district have chosen or are planning to vaccinate with the Comirnaty vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech. Almost 60 percent. vaccinated or planning to be vaccinated have received this vaccine.
11.5 percent chose the Janssen vaccine, about a tenth were vaccinated or planned to be vaccinated with Moderna. 8 percent. choose the Vaxzevria vaccine.
Most of those vaccinated reported no side effects from the vaccines. Just over 42% experienced side effects from the vaccines.
Mostly fever, vaccinated arm pain and fatigue, weakness, chills, broken bones, and other symptoms.
After 2 percent. Vaccinated respondents indicated that they had broken blood vessels in the eye, facial paralysis, slurred speech, palpitations, and chest pain after vaccination.
A total of 504 respondents participated in the survey. Residents 18 years of age and older were interviewed.
The survey was conducted through a face-to-face or telephone interview. The survey was carried out in Šalčininkai, Eišiškės, Baltoje Vokė, Jašiūnai, Turgeliai. In total, the survey was conducted on thirteen elderly people.
50.8 percent participated in the survey. men and 49.2 percent. women. Most of the respondents had a secondary education. Most of those surveyed are between 51 and 65 years old. age.
The survey was conducted in 2021. from June 25 to July 4.
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