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DOI: https://doi.org/10.52163/yhc.v67iCD1.4283
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Vol. 67 No. CĐ1 NCKH
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Dung, N. Đăng, Phương, T. H. G., Vy, T. N. Y., Phương, L. T. T., Thoa, N. N. K., Bình, V. T. T., & Giao, H. (2026). KNOWLEDGE AND INTENTION TO RECEIVE THE DENGUE VACCINE AMONG STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND PHARMACY AT HO CHI MINH CITY. Vietnam Journal of Community Medicine, 67(CĐ1 NCKH). https://doi.org/10.52163/yhc.v67iCD1.4283

KNOWLEDGE AND INTENTION TO RECEIVE THE DENGUE VACCINE AMONG STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND PHARMACY AT HO CHI MINH CITY

Nguyen Dang Dung1, Trinh Huynh Giao Phuong2, Tran Ngoc Yen Vy1, Lam Thi Thanh Phuong1, Nguyen Ngoc Kin Thoa1, Vo Tran Trong Binh1, Huynh Giao1
1 Faculty of Public Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City
2 School of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City

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Abstract

Objective: To determine the proportion of students at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City who intend to receive the dengue vaccine and to identify associated factors.


Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 551 Faculty of Public Health, Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City students in 2025. Participants were selected using stratified and convenience sampling. Data were collected by a self-administered questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, Chi-square test, Fisher’s exact test, and logistic regression were used, with a significance level of p < 0,05.


Results: The proportion of students intending to receive the dengue vaccine was 35.6%. Only 36.1% demonstrated good overall knowledge of dengue. Sociodemographic factors associated with vaccination intention included gender, religion, and financial capacity. Perceived benefits of the vaccine as well as support from family and friends were significantly associated with vaccination intention (p < 0.05).


Conclusion: Dengue vaccine intention among students remains low and is influenced by individual characteristics, perceptions, and social support. Strengthening communication and health education is needed to enhance awareness and promote vaccine uptake among health sciences students.

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Dengue fever, dengue vaccine, vaccination intention, health sciences students.

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