Motivators, Barriers, and Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccination among Residents of Western Saudi Arabia.

Background: There are limited studies that have assessed COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and side effects, both globally and in the western region of Saudi Arabia (SA).

Objective: This study assessed the acceptance of vaccination against COVID-19, determined motivators and barriers for taking these vaccines, and assessed vaccine side effects in the western region of SA.

Study Design: The study was an online cross-sectional study conducted among the people who lived in the western region of SA during the period from December 2021 to March 2022.