Mandatory of Covid-19 Vaccination Requirements for Health Vitality on Prospective Hajj Pilgrims: An Innovation of Interactive Video and E-Poster

As the world grapples with Covid-19 challenges, excellent health is critical since it aids in the pilgrimage process. This study seeks to identify the effective medium of communication in delivering information on health awareness and guidance for the pilgrims before they departed. The methodology used for this study is quantitative method by disseminating 120 questionnaires to Muslims. A total of 106 respondents participated by using snowball sampling. Data had been gathered and analyzed using IBM SPSS statistic software version 20.0 software database tool. The major findings show that the interactive video and e-poster play effective roles in highlighting the importance of taking Covid-19 vaccination. It also serves an effective communication medium in providing information on health awareness and guidance for pilgrims. The study suggests providing better health care services for Hajj pilgrims and increases the level of awareness, knowledge and responsibility among the pilgrims on the importance of health vitality in not only facing the pandemic but also overcoming the health problems as stipulated by the pilgrimage board. Further research is recommended to do expert evaluations on our Interactive Video and E-poster to evaluate the effectiveness of stressing the mandatory of taking Covid-19 vaccination before the pilgrimage.

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