4.1. Limitations
The present study has several limitations in interpreting the results.
First, using an online survey may be limited to people who have
smartphones and can access the internet. However, given the situation,
this was the best possible methodology for reaching people.
Additionally, responses are self-reported and may be subject to
self-report bias. Despite these limitations, our findings are considered
to contribute greatly to assessing COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and its
relationship with health literacy level.
CONCLUSION
Currently, the most important approach in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic
is seen as the vaccination of society. Besides, just finding an
effective vaccine may not be enough to control the epidemic. It has been
reported that 60-75% of the individuals in society should be vaccinated
in order to prevent the transmission and spread of the
virus.33, 34 The fight against vaccine opposition
requires joint efforts of governments and media resources, including
social media. It is significant to provide accurate, comprehensive,
reliable, and transparent information among the public through reliable
channels that defend the safety and effectiveness of currently available
vaccines, and to improve health literacy for individuals to distinguish
correct information.