Situação vacinal da Covid-19 em estudantes de Biomedicina da Universidade Federal da Paraíba

Abstract

Vaccination is one of the main strategies for preventing infectious diseases, playing a fundamental role in controlling the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to investigate the COVID-19 vaccination status among Biomedicine students. This is a descriptive, cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach, conducted through an electronic questionnaire applied to 100 students. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including absolute and relative frequencies. The results showed that most participants had high adherence to vaccination, with 99% having received at least one dose and 71% having received three or more doses. However, lower adherence to booster doses was observed, with 63% of students vaccinated. Most students consider the vaccine effective and support its mandatory use, although concerns about possible adverse effects still exist. Social media stood out as the main source of information, highlighting the need for more effective communication strategies. It is concluded that, despite good initial vaccination coverage, there are still gaps in the continuity of the vaccination schedule, reinforcing the importance of educational actions in the academic environment to promote greater awareness and adherence to vaccination.