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Institute of Virology, Vaccines and Sera “Torlak” , Belgrade , Serbia
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Department of Social Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Legislation, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade , Belgrade , Serbia
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Department of Social Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Legislation, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade , Belgrade , Serbia
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Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade , Belgrade , Serbia
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The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the development of several types of vaccines, among which messenger RNA (mRNA)-based vaccines have represented a significant breakthrough. This study aimed to evaluate attitudes towards COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccination among the general population and individuals with a medical background. A questionnaire was developed to collect sociodemographic data, personal health information, vaccination status, and information on participants’ attitudes towards and knowledge of vaccines. The profile of the typical participant was an employed woman with tertiary education, living with another person in an urban area and reporting generally good health. The typical participant had received at least two doses of the Sputnik V vaccine. Participants generally expressed favourable attitudes towards regular COVID-19 vaccination. The results showed no apparent differences between participants with and without a medical background regarding vaccine choice, the decision to receive a third dose, or seasonal influenza vaccination. Similarly, no apparent differences were observed in attitudes towards the AstraZeneca vaccine or mandatory COVID-19 vaccination between respondents with and without a medical background.
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