Readiness and determinants of Vietnam's general public to receive the COVID-19 vaccine: A national online cross-sectional study

Background: Despite vaccinations' efficacy in combating disease, people's readiness to get the COVID-19 vaccine is substantially varied. This study aimed to assess Vietnamese people's readiness, attitudes, and determinants for COVID-19 vaccination. Methods: A web-based cross-sectional online survey was conducted using a convenience sample approach. The Vietnamese population's readiness to receive COVID-19 vaccinations was assessed using the 7C (7Cs) of vaccination readiness scale. The scale was posted on Facebook and Zalo platforms. Descriptive statistics were calculated, and inferential analysis was applied to identify determinants predicting respondents' vaccine readiness. Results: Of the 1086 respondents invited to the study, 1026 completed the questionnaire. The Vietnamese population demonstrated a moderate level of readiness for COVID-19 vaccination uptake, with an average 7Cs score of 103.25±15.13. A high level was underscored in complacency, constraints, collective responsibility...