Dharini U. and Mrs. Aruna A.R.

Dharini U.: B.A., BL., (LL.M.,), Saveetha school of Law, Saveetha Institute of medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), India.

Mrs. Aruna A.R.: Assistant professor, Department of Management studies, Saveetha school of Law, Saveetha Institute of medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), India.

ABSTRACT

The frequency of vaccine rejection and hesitation, which is related to many factors, is increasing worldwide. The purpose of this study was to estimate the frequency of vaccine rejections for the COVID19 vaccine and to identify the underlying factors that led to the rejection or hesitation. This study is mainly based on the primary data. A well-structured questionnaire is issued to the respondents, to understand the people’s opinion why they hesitating to get vaccine. questionnaire is administered to 203 respondents. Convenience sampling is used for the study. Data obtained from study is analysed using SPSS. Most of the respondents suggested free giveaways and by celebrity endorsements are the effective way to motivate and some respondents suggested by making compulsory for travel and work may increase the vaccination. That the rumours on side effects, non-availability of vaccine doses and adequate efficacy data is the main reason for hesitancy among respondents. Most of the respondents vacated with 1st dose what they felt are the non-availability 2nd vaccine dose is the one of the main factors of hesitancy.

Keywords: Hesitancy, reasons, motivation, vaccination, COVID-19

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