Motivation to Have COVID-19 Vaccination Explained Using an Extended Protection Motivation Theory among University Students in China: The Role of Information Sources

Background: The aims of the present study were to examine prediction threat and coping appraisal utilizing an extended protection motivation theory (PMT) for have COVID-19 vaccination influence various information sources on among university students in China. Methods: sample comprised 3145 from 43 universities China who completed online survey including PMT constructs as well added PMT. vaccination, appraisal, appraisal. knowledge about mechanisms vaccination. Results: Perceived severity was positively associated with Receiving concerning medical personnel greater self-efficacy, response efficacy, knowledge, whereas receiving coworkers/colleagues less efficacy knowledge. cost Conclusions: This supported perceived Vaccination different effects students’