Covid-19 Vaccine Implementation: A Perception in the Community in Jayapura City

Abstract

Background: Covid-19 has triggered conditions that are detrimental to the worldwide community's health. The very easy manner of transmission through the respiratory tract is influencing the rising amount of Covid-19 infections. Another factor is that it is spread by direct contact, such as touching a corona virus-infected surface. The necessity to add a means to break the chain of transmission of Covid-19 in the community is a crucial thing to do in addition to needing to implement health protocols in every location. The Covid-19 vaccination is a must-have tool for reducing or even eliminating Covid-19 transmission in the community. Vaccines are quite useful in eliciting an antibody response in everyone, especially in at-risk groups. Objectives: The purpose of this study is to acquire information relating to the challenge of applying the Covid-19 vaccine in the community in Jayapura City. Methods: This study takes a qualitative approach (exploratory study) with a phenomenological design. The participants in this study were adults between the ages of 20 and 60 who declined the Covid-19 vaccination, as well as elderly people (over 60 years old) as many as 12 participants. This study was conducted in Jayapura City from April to June 2021. Result: The Covid-19 vaccine still faces challenges in its adoption, as indicated by the poor public acceptance of vaccination in Jayapura City.