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Table 8 Final preparation of P-Vac-Cov19-DENT scale according to its dimensions

From: Psychometric evidence of a perception scale about covid-19 vaccination process in Peruvian dentists: a preliminary validation

Dimensions

Items

Perception about the organization

Q1. I considered that the dissemination of those selected in first instance by the professional association and the call for the COVID-19 vaccination process were fast and efficient.

Q2. I consider that the organization in relation to vaccination environment (adequate space, ventilation, signage) was the most adequate.

Q3. I consider that the waiting period to start the vaccination process was justified for the benefit it represents.

Q6. I believe I would recommend the COVID-19 vaccination service to my colleagues.

Q7. I consider that the process of data verification and elaboration of the list order for vaccination was adequate and impartial.

Q8. I consider that the geographical location of the vaccination process was the most appropriate

Q9. I consider that the schedule chosen for the vaccination process was the most suitable one.

Q10. I consider that the management of the Ministry of Health and the professional association to obtain vaccines was the best.

Perception about care received

Q4. I consider that the triage staff treated me with kindness and respect.

Q5. I consider that the information received regarding the possible post-vaccine effects was sufficient and adequate.

Q11. I consider that the treatment received by the health care personnel during the vaccination process was ideal.

Q13i. I feel that at the time I was injected with the vaccine, the procedure was not transparent since I was not allowed to see what was being injected.

Q14. I have constant concerns that my vaccine dose has been manipulated in some way

Q15i. I am suspicious about the professional competence of the personnel involved in the care work of the COVID-19 vaccination process.

Perception about vaccine efficacy

Q12. I believe that the vaccine I received will prevent serious health complications if I become infected with the coronavirus.

Q16. I am confident in the efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Q17. I feel that being vaccinated against COVID-19 gives me the confidence to treat a larger number of patients.

Q18. Now that I have been vaccinated against COVID-19 I am less afraid of getting infected with the coronavirus.

  1. i: These items (Q13 and Q15) should be rated on an inverted Likert scale from 1 (strongly agree) to 5 (strongly disagree)