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An Assessment of Medical Students’ Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Vaccination

Cilt: 6 Sayı: 3 10 Eylül 2026
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An Assessment of Medical Students’ Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Vaccination

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Aim: This study aimed to assess medical students’ knowledge and attitudes toward vaccination and to examine their associations with gender and academic year. Material and Method: This cross-sectional descriptive survey study was conducted among students of Izmir Katip Celebi University Faculty of Medicine between November 2025, and February 2026. Data were collected using an anonymous online questionnaire distributed through student representatives and WhatsApp communication groups. A total of 303 students who completed the questionnaire were included. Categorical variables were presented as numbers and percentages. Pearson chi-square, Fisher’s exact, or Fisher–Freeman–Halton exact tests were used as appropriate. Cramér’s V was reported as an effect size measure. Results: Of the participants, 175 (57.8%) were female and 128 (42.2%) were male. Most students stated that vaccines protect against various diseases (99.7%) and that vaccine refusal may increase outbreak risk (93.7%). Knowledge of mRNA technology used in some COVID-19 vaccines was reported by 80.9% of students. However, 40.6% expressed concern about serious long-term vaccine side effects. Responses to the statement “Strong immunity eliminates the need for vaccines” differed significantly by gender (p=0.002). Academic year was associated with knowledge that vaccine side effects are usually mild and temporary (p=0.014), knowledge of mRNA technology used in some COVID-19 vaccines (p=0.008), and knowledge that mild post-vaccination symptoms are normal (p=0.007). Conclusion: Medical students’ basic vaccine knowledge and attitudes were generally positive. However, concerns and uncertainty regarding long-term vaccine safety persisted. Structured vaccine education addressing current vaccine technologies, risk communication, and misinformation may help strengthen vaccine confidence among future physicians.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Etik Beyan

The study was conducted in accordance with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. Ethical approval was obtained from the Izmir Katip Celebi University Health Research Ethics Committee with the decision number 0695, dated November 6, 2025.

Teşekkür

We would like to thank all medical faculty students who participated in our study.

Kaynakça

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Klinik Tıp Bilimleri (Diğer)

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

10 Eylül 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

3 Mayıs 2026

Kabul Tarihi

22 Haziran 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 6 Sayı: 3

Kaynak Göster

APA
Coşkun, S. M., Agaliyeva, S., Durmuş, İ., Tatlı, S., Aslantaş, Z., Ertekin, K., & Çınaroğlu, O. S. (2026). An Assessment of Medical Students’ Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Vaccination. Aksaray Üniversitesi Tıp Bilimleri Dergisi, 6(3), 96-104. https://izlik.org/JA95UP98KC
AMA
1.Coşkun SM, Agaliyeva S, Durmuş İ, vd. An Assessment of Medical Students’ Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Vaccination. asujms. 2026;6(3):96-104. https://izlik.org/JA95UP98KC
Chicago
Coşkun, Semih Musa, Samira Agaliyeva, İrem Durmuş, vd. 2026. “An Assessment of Medical Students’ Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Vaccination”. Aksaray Üniversitesi Tıp Bilimleri Dergisi 6 (3): 96-104. https://izlik.org/JA95UP98KC.
EndNote
Coşkun SM, Agaliyeva S, Durmuş İ, Tatlı S, Aslantaş Z, Ertekin K, Çınaroğlu OS (01 Eylül 2026) An Assessment of Medical Students’ Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Vaccination. Aksaray Üniversitesi Tıp Bilimleri Dergisi 6 3 96–104.
IEEE
[1]S. M. Coşkun vd., “An Assessment of Medical Students’ Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Vaccination”, asujms, c. 6, sy 3, ss. 96–104, Eyl. 2026, [çevrimiçi]. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA95UP98KC
ISNAD
Coşkun, Semih Musa - Agaliyeva, Samira - Durmuş, İrem - Tatlı, Sadiye - Aslantaş, Zeynep - Ertekin, Kadir - Çınaroğlu, Osman Sezer. “An Assessment of Medical Students’ Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Vaccination”. Aksaray Üniversitesi Tıp Bilimleri Dergisi 6/3 (01 Eylül 2026): 96-104. https://izlik.org/JA95UP98KC.
JAMA
1.Coşkun SM, Agaliyeva S, Durmuş İ, Tatlı S, Aslantaş Z, Ertekin K, Çınaroğlu OS. An Assessment of Medical Students’ Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Vaccination. asujms. 2026;6:96–104.
MLA
Coşkun, Semih Musa, vd. “An Assessment of Medical Students’ Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Vaccination”. Aksaray Üniversitesi Tıp Bilimleri Dergisi, c. 6, sy 3, Eylül 2026, ss. 96-104, https://izlik.org/JA95UP98KC.
Vancouver
1.Semih Musa Coşkun, Samira Agaliyeva, İrem Durmuş, Sadiye Tatlı, Zeynep Aslantaş, Kadir Ertekin, Osman Sezer Çınaroğlu. An Assessment of Medical Students’ Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Vaccination. asujms [Internet]. 01 Eylül 2026;6(3):96-104. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA95UP98KC