COVID-19 Vaccination and Community Management: A Qualitative Study

Background: Nurses play key roles as vaccination agents and frontline workers who deal with prejudice and misinformation. This study examined the attitudes and perceptions of nursing students regarding corona -virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination and its social and institutional management. Method: This qualitative study consisted of an exploratory phase involving first-and fourth-year nursing students and a second phase using the PhotoVoice tool SHOWED mnemonic method followed by discussion groups with second-year nursing students. Results:Three themes emerged: (1) hope tinged with fear; (2) too much information generating fear, uncertainty, and mistrust; and (3) leaders without recognition or voice. Conclusion: The results inform the body of knowledge in nursing science and enhance changes in clinical prac-tice by providing new insights regarding the perceptions of nursing students on vaccination and its management, highlighting the need to train future nurses in health lit-eracy and new ways to interact with community members.