THE EXPERIENCE OF COVID-19 VACCINE PROGRAM IN THE BANYUWANGI REGENCY COMMUNITY: AN EXPLORATION STUDY

Background: The Covid-19 vaccine program is one of the Indonesian government's efforts in dealing with the Covid-19 problem. The government's plan to implement a Covid-19 vaccine program in Indonesia has received various responses from the public. The difference in knowledge gained will affect the vaccination experience for each individual. The purpose of this study is to discuss the experience of the Covid-19 vaccine program in the people of Banyuwangi Regency. Methods: Qualitative research using phenomenological research design with Colaizzi data analysis method. The sampling technique used purposive sampling and obtained 11 participants. The approach used in this research is to use observation techniques and in-depth interviews. Data validity uses credibility, dependability, confirmability, and transferability. The inclusion criteria in this study were that the age of the participants was more than 18 years with a minimum of having received the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. Results: In this study, 4 themes and 14 sub-themes were realized. The 4 themes are understanding about vaccine, support systems, self motivation, and survive for side effect. Conclusion: The experience of the Covid-19 vaccine program in Banyuwangi Regency depends on the understanding obtained, an adequate support system, strong self-motivation, and resistance to the effects caused after vaccination so that increased education is needed to achieve maximum understanding.

Keywords: Covid-19 vaccine; experience; exploration study