Side Effects of COVID-19 Vaccination among Adults in District Peshawar
Keywords:
Side Effect, Adults, COVID-19, Pfizer, AstraZenecaAbstract
OBJECTIVES
This study aimed to evaluate the side effects of COVID-19 vaccination among adults in the district of Peshawar.
METHODOLOGY
A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in Peshawar. The sample size comprised 200 participants, with 63.5% being male and 36.5% female. A convenient sampling technique was used. The study included individuals who had received at least one dose of any vaccine, i.e., Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Sinovac, Sinopharm, and Moderna.
RESULTS
A significant association was found between vaccine type and injection site pain (χ² = 10.161, p = 0.03). The Pfizer and Sinovac vaccines showed higher pain reports than AstraZeneca, Sinopharm, and Moderna. The incidence of headaches, fatigue, and fever was similar across the different vaccines. The prevalence of fever was similar across the different vaccines. A significant association was found between vaccine type and myalgia (χ² = 9.970, p = 0.04). The Sinovac vaccine had a higher incidence of myalgia compared to other vaccines. Dizziness was reported at similar rates across the different vaccines (χ² = 3.891, p = 0.42). The Pfizer and Sinovac vaccines were associated with a higher incidence of shortness of breath compared to other vaccines (χ² = 10.349, p = 0.03). The Pfizer vaccine had the highest reports of bone pain compared to other vaccines (χ² = 17.098, p < 0.001). The Sinovac vaccine had a higher incidence of diarrhea compared to other vaccines (χ² = 15.985, p = 0.04). The Pfizer vaccine had a higher incidence of arm numbness compared to other vaccines (χ² = 11.310, p = 0.02).
CONCLUSION
The study identified significant associations between certain COVID-19 vaccines and specific side effects. These findings highlight the importance of monitoring and addressing potential side effects to ensure the success of the national vaccination program in Peshawar district. Further research is warranted to investigate the long-term side effects of vaccination.
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