Levels of handwashing and vaccine uptake in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania to prevent and control COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis DOI Creative Commons

Josphat Martin Muchangi,

James Mturi,

Hajra Mukasa

et al.

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: Nov. 9, 2023

Introduction Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) presents a massive challenge in Africa due to overwhelmed and underresourced health systems, as well the existing burden of communicable non- diseases. Self-inoculation may occur when an individual touches their mucous membrane following direct contact between hands severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2)-contaminated surfaces. Therefore, handwashing can be used along with COVID-19 vaccines reduce spread SARS-CoV-2 COVID-19. We were interested investigating levels vaccine uptake control prevent Kenya, Uganda Tanzania using systematic review meta-analysis. Methods searched PubMed, African Index Medicus Journals Online for studies published since inception 31 st January 2023. included all that assessed: acceptance hesitance indicators uptake; on Tanzania. Study findings synthesized by meta-analysis get pooled effect measure. Three qualitatively high level heterogeneity measure precluding quantitative Results Our search identified 128 articles which 17 18,305 participants 622 vaccination sites reviewed 14 them being meta-analyzed. This reports at 67% (95% CI: 55, 78) 88% 73, 97), respectively. Vaccine among was low 31% 15, 49). Discussion Despite importance prevention COVID-19, some countries do not implement effectively. There is need public strategies raise awareness about vaccine. Systematic Review Registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/ , PROSPERO ID CRD42023394698.

Language: Английский

Vaccine spillover effects in Africa: A cross-national study of vaccine spillover and confidence in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa DOI
Alee Lockman, Timothy Callaghan, Christine Crudo Blackburn

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Vaccine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 43, P. 126528 - 126528

Published: Nov. 12, 2024

Language: Английский

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Kenyans’ Perceptions of the Risks of COVID-19 Vaccines: A Scoping Review DOI Creative Commons

Faith Anyango Ochieng’,

Dónal P O’Mathúna

Pan-African Journal of Health and Environmental Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 3(2), P. 21 - 38

Published: Dec. 26, 2024

Background: Vaccination programs are critical in controlling the spread of viral diseases worldwide. The COVID-19 pandemic underscored role vaccines. Achieving widespread immunization is significantly challenged by vaccine hesitancy, particularly concerns regarding potential risks. perceptions Kenyans risks vaccines were explored this scoping review. Methods: Arksey and O’Malley framework Joanna Briggs Institute methodology used. A search strategy was developed to identify peer-reviewed publications relevant grey literature from electronic databases Google. Identified articles screened using inclusion exclusion criteria. Data extracted analyzed themes. Results: Twenty-eight included most common themes leading hesitancy among safety, side effects, lack knowledge about Four other identified discussed. Conclusion: This review adds our understanding factors influencing during public health emergencies Kenya. Public messaging should prioritize addressing these while also advocating for equitable access benefits vaccination.

Language: Английский

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A qualitative inquiry in understanding trusted media sources to reduce vaccine hesitancy among Kenyans DOI Creative Commons
Berhaun Fesshaye, Clarice Lee, Alicia M. Paul

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Frontiers in Communication, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 8

Published: Jan. 25, 2023

COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Kenya has been challenged by both the supply of and demand for vaccines. With a third adult population classifying as hesitant, reaching vaccination targets requires an understanding how people make decisions regarding Globally, pregnant lactating women have especially low uptake rates, which could be attributed to “infodemic,” or constant rush new information, this group is vulnerable misinformation uncertainty. While presentation vaccines media allows easy access, these sources are also susceptible misinformation. Negative unfounded claims surrounding SARS-CoV-2 infection contribute hesitancy. Given influence that may on people's attitudes toward vaccines, study examines relationship between decision-making process among women, healthcare workers, community members (male relatives, male neighbors, gatekeepers), policymakers Kenya. Data were collected through in-depth interviews urban rural counties understand information was utilized consumed. workers most frequently cited source other members, findings show (traditional, social, Internet) important obtaining groups. Policymakers obtained their from traditional media. Ensuring circulating throughout channels accurate accessible vital reduce hesitancy ultimately, meet goals

Language: Английский

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Reducing Barriers to COVID-19 Vaccination Uptake: Community Ideas From Urban And Rural Kenya DOI Open Access
Ahmed Asa’ad Al-Aghbari, Violet Naanyu, Stanley Lüchters

et al.

Published: Aug. 24, 2023

Ever since the tremendous success of rapid vaccine development against COVID‑19, its availa-bility, distribution, and deployment have been a significant concern; however, evidence suggests that hesitancy has become greater problem. Therefore, trust in vaccines is crucial critically dependent on regimes' ability to communicate benefits immunization. This study investigated ideas ways reduce barriers COVID-19 vaccination uptake. It explores methods 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 emerged our results regarding how COVID context Kenya, including awareness campaigns, engaging diverse stakeholders, using various communication techniques, capacity building increase vac-cination centers trained staff, lastly, revising relevant government health policies guidelines. These indicate importance adopting multiple approaches, as no single strategy could boost acceptance. Moreover, this provides recommendations for con-ceiving actionable interventions potentially demand maintain routine immun-ization

Language: Английский

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Levels of handwashing and vaccine uptake in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania to prevent and control COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis DOI Creative Commons

Josphat Martin Muchangi,

James Mturi,

Hajra Mukasa

et al.

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: Nov. 9, 2023

Introduction Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) presents a massive challenge in Africa due to overwhelmed and underresourced health systems, as well the existing burden of communicable non- diseases. Self-inoculation may occur when an individual touches their mucous membrane following direct contact between hands severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2)-contaminated surfaces. Therefore, handwashing can be used along with COVID-19 vaccines reduce spread SARS-CoV-2 COVID-19. We were interested investigating levels vaccine uptake control prevent Kenya, Uganda Tanzania using systematic review meta-analysis. Methods searched PubMed, African Index Medicus Journals Online for studies published since inception 31 st January 2023. included all that assessed: acceptance hesitance indicators uptake; on Tanzania. Study findings synthesized by meta-analysis get pooled effect measure. Three qualitatively high level heterogeneity measure precluding quantitative Results Our search identified 128 articles which 17 18,305 participants 622 vaccination sites reviewed 14 them being meta-analyzed. This reports at 67% (95% CI: 55, 78) 88% 73, 97), respectively. Vaccine among was low 31% 15, 49). Discussion Despite importance prevention COVID-19, some countries do not implement effectively. There is need public strategies raise awareness about vaccine. Systematic Review Registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/ , PROSPERO ID CRD42023394698.

Language: Английский

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