Enablers and barriers to vaccine uptake and handwashing practices to prevent and control COVID-19 in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania: a systematic review

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: March 27, 2024

The global emergence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) posed unprecedented challenges, jeopardizing decades progress in healthcare systems, education, and poverty eradication. While proven interventions such as handwashing mass vaccination offer effective means curbing COVID-19 spread, their uptake remains low, potentially undermining future pandemic control efforts. This systematic review synthesized available evidence the factors influencing vaccine practices Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania context prevention control. We conducted an extensive literature search across PubMed, Science Direct, Google Scholar databases following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. Out 391 reviewed articles, 18 were eligible inclusion. Some common barriers to included lack trust government’s recommendations or messaging on benefits hand hygiene access water, while some safety efficacy concerns inadequate awareness sites types. Enablers encompassed programs soap water those improved knowledge and, socio-economic like a higher level education. underscores pivotal role addressing these capitalizing enablers promote practices. Stakeholders should employ campaigns community engagement, ensure resources’ accessibility, leverage incentives Clinical trial registration : [ https://clinicaltrials.gov/ ], identifier [CRD42023396303].

Language: Английский

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Correlates of COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance and Hesitancy in Rural Communities in Western Kenya

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(10), P. 1516 - 1516

Published: Sept. 23, 2023

Vaccine hesitancy is a significant global public health concern. This study sought to determine the correlates of acceptance and regarding COVID-19 vaccines in rural populations selected counties Western Kenya assess strategies that can be used improve vaccine Kenya. The quantitative research strategy with sample 806 individuals Kisumu, Vihiga, Kakamega counties. Descriptive statistics, correlations regression analyses were used. Of participants, 55% males 45% females. was significantly associated being male (AOR: 1.46, 95% CI: 1.24-1.59, p < 0.031), having no formal education 2.25, 1.16-4.40, 0.02), working private sector 5.78, 3.28-10.88 have low income (KES 0-999 (USD 0-9.16)), 2.35, 1.13-3.47, 0.02). Conclusions: current suggests gender, education, sector, KES 0-9.6) are factors influencing awareness possible vaccination.

Language: Английский

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Reducing Barriers to COVID-19 Vaccination Uptake: Community Ideas from Urban and Rural Kenya

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 20(23), P. 7093 - 7093

Published: Nov. 22, 2023

Following the rapid development of COVID-19 vaccines, addressing vaccine hesitancy and optimizing uptake have emerged as critical challenges, emphasizing importance reducing barriers toward vaccination. This study investigates ideas on ways to reduce vaccination uptake. It explores methods that can overcome through qualitative research: interviews group discussions involving healthcare providers, administration personnel, teachers, individuals with chronic conditions across urban (Mombasa) rural (Kilifi) Kenya. Audio-recorded were transcribed thematically analyzed locations. Five themes in our results regarding reduction context Kenya, including awareness campaigns, engaging diverse stakeholders, using various communication techniques, capacity building increase centers trained staff, lastly, revising relevant government health policies guidelines. These indicate adopting multiple approaches, no single strategy boost acceptance. Moreover, this provides recommendations for conceiving actionable interventions potentially demand maintain routine immunization

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 and Psychological Distress in Africa

Routledge eBooks, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 20, 2023

This timely book draws on unique African experiences to explore the intersection between mental health and communitarianism in context of COVID-19, giving voice perspectives vulnerable populations facing pre-existing challenges such as depression, anxiety, stress.Advancing knowledge contributing global debate about effects pandemic psychological well-being people, chapters critique role media, information, misinformation, disinformation during this period individual-and community-based health.Using a holistic approach, highlights need prioritise localising systems clinical services provide better standard care comprehensive, context-specific interventions that consider heterogeneity within regions.The demonstrates through nuanced evidence analysis communitarian allow societies balance collective solidarity with individual benefit overall health.Ultimately drawing communal values localised cultivate resilience fight psychosocial impacts COVID-19 Africa, will be interest scholars, postgraduate students researchers exploring psychology, philosophy health, public policy more broadly, well cultural studies sociology pandemics.

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 Vaccination Refusal Trends in Kenya Over 2021

SSRN Electronic Journal, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 1, 2022

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Language: Английский

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Delay of Acceptance of Covid-19 Vaccine Among Health Care Workers in Western Kenya

African Journal of Health Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 36(4), P. 446 - 453

Published: Jan. 26, 2024

Background: Healthcare workers play a key role in the prevention and control of communicable diseases but some studies have reported concerns with their vaccine hesitancy. To address concerns, there is need to investigate time acceptance inform programmatic interventions. This study determined further investigated possible reasons for COVID-19 among 256 healthcare Homa Bay town sub-county, county western Kenya. Method: A cross-sectional web-based was done between August 2022 October 2022. An online survey used collect quantitative data, which analyzed using SPSS version 23 Pearson’s Chi-square test. However, qualitative data thematic. Results: The uptake level at 98.8% 60.9% HCWs accepted within first six months rollout, 83.6% it year rollout 1.2% did not accept after more than one rollout. results suggest reason slow side effects safety effectiveness. Conclusion: shows that by HCW remains public health concern. Consequently, explore strategies improve vaccines given increasing pandemics. We recommend on cost-effective intervention.

Language: Английский

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Cross-sectional study: mindset towards Coronavirus in developing countries and lessons learned: the case of Sudan

Annals of Medicine and Surgery, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 23, 2024

People's mindset towards COVID-19 in developing countries has an impact on how they perceive and react to the preventative measures taken by governments contain virus. Understanding factors influencing identifying lessons learned amidst are critical inform any future intervention strategy.

Language: Английский

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Prevalence and individual level enablers and barriers for COVID-19 vaccine uptake among adult tuberculosis patients attending selected clinics in Nairobi County, Kenya

Open Research Europe, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 4, P. 137 - 137

Published: July 9, 2024

Background Although vaccination is impactful public health intervention in curbing the spread of infectious disease, low uptake a significant concern, especially among high-risk population groups. Nearly half unvaccinated Nairobi with highest TB and COVID-19 burden, yet there dearth information on tuberculosis patients. The interplay several factors influences uptake, protecting this vulnerable group general from severe hospitalization, deaths worthy. study sought to determine prevalence individual level enablers barriers for vaccine adult Tuberculosis patients attending selected clinics County, Kenya. Methods This cross-sectional mixed-method was conducted at Tuberculosi across six sub-counties County. It included 388 participants sampled each clinic’s register. Quantitative data collected using questionnaire, qualitative through key informant interviews focus discussions. analyzed descriptive statistics (frequencies percentages categorical variables mean standard deviation continuous variables) inferential (logistic regression). Qualitative deductive coding thematic analysis. Results 46.1%, 38.1% receiving complete vaccination. Mistrust management (adjusted odds ratio (aOR)= 0.075, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.025-0.229, p <0.001) barrier uptake. Perceived covid-19 susceptibility (aOR = 2.901, CI: 1.258-6.688, 0.012) perceived seriousness 3.294, 1.130-9.604, 0.029) were themes related individual-level (were fear side effects, stigma, myths, mistrust) (desire protect others risk perception). Conclusions Low prevalence, mistrust as perception Nairobi, Kenya.

Language: Английский

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Knowledge, attitude, and perception towards COVID-19 vaccinations among the adults in Rwanda: a cross-sectional study

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: July 17, 2024

Abstract Background Multiple vaccinations have received approval for the prevention of coronavirus illness. Nevertheless, sluggish vaccination rate is mostly attributed to general population’s limited understanding and unwillingness accept use vaccinations. Thus, it important investigate Rwandan knowledge, attitudes, perceptions toward COVID-19 vaccines. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 370 participants from 11th 17th February 2023. Demographic information gathered, were assessed. binary logistic regression analysis undertaken determine parameters that perception Results This study included participants. Among them, 85% had good knowledge about vaccines, 84% a positive attitude towards them. Additionally, diverse group, with half being female nearly falling between ages 30 39. Several key findings emerged through analysis. Those aged 30–39 1.39 times higher odds than 18–28 (OR = 1.39, 95% CI 1.08–3.24). Participants university education twice as likely compared those without an level 2.43, 1.30–6.20). single individuals three more their married counterparts 3.39, 1.28–9.09). Vaccinated non-vaccinated 2.89, 1.01–8.89). receiving government health institutions who friends 3.19, 1.02–12.7). Moreover, employed four non-employed 4.21, 1.48–13.6). Besides, gender diagnosis did not significantly correlate vaccine perception. Conclusion The results indicate public in Rwanda has vaccination, however, some misconceptions COVID-19. this will be valuable policymakers healthcare authorities working improve rates.

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake and Associated Factors among Healthcare Workers in Lower Juba Region of Jubaland State in Somalia

International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 45(9), P. 1 - 9

Published: Aug. 28, 2024

Background: Somalia’s health systems were weakened by decades of conflicts, and this was made worse the coronavirus pandemic that hit nation like rest world. Despite existence different types COVID-19 vaccines, there has been a reluctance to take vaccine general population ironically healthcare workers. Objective: The purpose study evaluate uptake in Lower Juba Region Jubaland State Somalia among providers. Methods: research used quantitative descriptive design describe levels recruited 191 respondents. Stratified simple random sampling methods used. All significance tests conducted with two tails, threshold for statistical set at P less than 0.05. Results: From study, 46.6% respondents had vaccinated Covid-19 vaccine. Among group, 55.1% (49) received astrazeneca vaccine, 52.8% (47) 2 doses males up 51.5% (52). Regression analysis revealed observed differences covid age, gender, education work experience are not statistically significant. Trust protection vaccines (61.5%) influence from family friends (55.1%) rated as having highest on participants’ decision be against covid. Conclusion: research, close half vaccines. No significant have shown age groups, level vaccination status. Building trust encouraging family/friends support making easily accessible seen ways improve uptake.

Language: Английский

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