Knowledge, attitudes and demographic drivers for COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Malawi

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(1)

Published: April 26, 2024

This study assessed the association among knowledge, attitudes and uptake of COVID-19 vaccine in Malawi, examining demographic factors influencing these variables. The employed a quantitative research design. It thus sampled 394 participants from Malawi's three districts Zomba, Dowa Nkhatabay. Results showed that 163 (41.4%) had low levels knowledge vaccine, 231 (58.6%) high 237 (60.2%) positive attitude, 156 (39.8%) negative attitude towards vaccine. On uptake, found only 29 (17%) male 52 (23%) female received Further, with were 5.9 times more likely (p-value = 0.001) to be vaccinated than those other hand, 8.2 < compared findings highlight importance vaccine-related shaping reveal disparities across groups. To improve vaccination coverage targeted interventions focusing on enhancing addressing attitudinal barriers, countering misinformation are needed. Strategies should tailored reach populations lower such as males, younger adults, education levels. Strengthening public health messaging, engaging community leaders, building trust healthcare systems crucial for promoting widespread acceptance vaccines Malawi.

Language: Английский

---

Factors shaping Covid-19 vaccine acceptability among young people in South Africa and Nigeria: An exploratory qualitative study

PLOS Global Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 5(3), P. e0003795 - e0003795

Published: March 18, 2025

Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy among young people can be seen as an acute – but not isolated phenomenon within alarming longer-term trend of broader distrust in Africa. Yet there are still considerable knowledge gaps relation to the scope and drivers low acceptability people. Moreover, better frameworks tools needed conceptualise understand this population group. We applied recently published Accelerate Framework for Young People’s Acceptability guide qualitative research with living South Africa Nigeria. aimed investigate their overall vaccine, explore factors shaping willingness vaccinated. In collaboration seven community-based organisation partners, we conducted 12 in-person focus groups 36 remote interviews 163 individuals aged 15-24. Through a collaborative, iterative process thematic analysis, incorporating aspects both deductive inductive approaches. Our findings show how is shaped by multiplicity inter-related factors. They also provide more in-depth perspective some these phenomena, relative importance connections group Limited understanding, conflicting information distrust, influence others, fear side effects were key acceptability. Factors promoting instead: positive perceptions safety efficacy, protection from disease, desire return normal activity. discuss implications policy practice, increase vaccination people, broadly promote critical component public health programs. Lastly, reflect on first application Framework, its use future studies.

Language: Английский

---

“It's easier to deal with the vaccines you know than the ones you don't know”: A qualitative study on healthcare workers' vaccine confidence in Nigeria

Vaccine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 55, P. 127020 - 127020

Published: March 24, 2025

Language: Английский

---

Cognizance and mitigation of falsified immunization documentation: Analyzing the consequences for public health in Nigeria, with a focus on counterfeited COVID‐19 vaccination cards: A case report

Health Science Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 7(2)

Published: Feb. 1, 2024

The global immunization campaign against COVID-19 has mandated vaccination certificates, leading to a surge in fake documentation. In Nigeria, the proliferation of counterfeit cards, facilitated by unscrupulous health workers, raises critical public concerns. This research spotlights various forms this malpractice, analyzes factors contributing circulation their implications on health, and provides recommendations for addressing issue.

Language: Английский

---

Quantitative Synthesis of Factors Associated with COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance and Vaccine Hesitancy in 185 Countries

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 12(1), P. 34 - 34

Published: Dec. 28, 2023

Mass vaccination against COVID-19 is the best method to ensure herd immunity in order curb effect of pandemic on global economy. It therefore important assess determinants vaccine acceptance and hesitancy a scale. Factors were recorded from cross-sectional studies analyzed with t-Test, ANOVA, correlation, meta-regression analyses synthesized identify trends inform policy. We registered protocol (ID: CRD42022350418) used standard Cochrane methods PRISMA guidelines collect synthesize articles published between January 2020 August 2023. A total 67 576 185 countries involving 3081,766 participants included this synthesis. Global was 65.27% (95% CI; 62.72–67.84%), while stood at 32.1% 29.05–35.17%). One-Way ANOVA showed that there no significant difference percentage Gross Domestic Product spent procurement across World Bank income levels (p < 0.187). There 0.001) 0.005) different Income levels. level had strong influence 0.0004) 0.003) but did not. correlation (r = −0.11, p 0.164) or −0.09, 0.234). Meta-regression analysis living an urban setting (OR 4.83, 95% 0.67–212.8), rural 2.53, 0.29–119.33), older 1.98, 0.99–4.07), higher education 1.76, 0.85–3.81), being low earner 2.85, 0.45–30.63) increased odds high acceptance. influenza 33.06, 5.03–1395.01), mistrust for vaccines 3.91, 1.92–8.24), complacency 2.86, 1.02–8.83), pregnancy 2.3, 0.12–141.76), taking traditional herbs 2.15, 0.52–10.42), female 1.53, 0.78–3.01), safety concerns 1.29, 0.67–2.51). proposed number recommendations increase COVID-19.

Language: Английский

---

Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy: A Review of Factors Contributing to Vaccine Refusal and Effective Communication Strategies for Promoting Vaccine Acceptance

Published: July 16, 2024

Vaccine hesitancy has emerged as a significant barrier to achieving herd immunity and protecting populations from preventable diseases. Despite the proven effectiveness safety of vaccines, many individuals remain hesitant or refuse vaccinate themselves their children. This review aims identify factors contributing vaccine hesitancy, including misinformation, lack trust in authorities, cultural beliefs, access barriers. We also discuss impact on public health, outbreaks vaccine-preventable diseases erosion health authorities. Furthermore, we present evidence-based communication strategies for addressing building trust, providing accurate information, myths misconceptions, engaging with local influencers, utilizing social media digital platforms. By understanding implementing effective strategies, healthcare providers, officials, community leaders can work towards promoting widespread acceptance health.

Language: Английский

---

Randomised experimental evaluation of a social media campaign to promote COVID-19 vaccination in Nigeria

Journal of Global Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14

Published: May 23, 2024

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has challenged public health and behaviour change programmes, led to the development of innovative interventions research. In low -and middle-income countries (LMICs) such as Nigeria, new strategies promote vaccination, increase pro-vaccination social norms, reduce vaccine hesitancy have been deployed through media campaigns evaluated using digital platforms.

Language: Английский

---

Exploring the Perceptions and Experiences of Mobile Teams on COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake at the Community Level: Evidence from Benue and Niger States

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 19, 2024

Background After the adoption of several non-pharmaceutical measures, vaccines were developed to ameliorate menace COVID-19 pandemic and improve global population’s well-being in less than a year, resulting largest vaccination campaign human history. Nigeria received nearly 4 million doses vaccine, shipped via COVAX Facility, marking historic step towards ensuring equitable distribution globally. The NPHCDA collaboration with implementing partners engaged ad-hoc health workers facilitate outreaches different communities settlements as strategy optimize Nigeria. Objective This study seeks explore perceptions experiences mobile teams various during their implementation vaccination. Methods Our adopted an exploratory research design acquire qualitative data from purposively selected populations two North Central states Focus Group Discussions (FDGs) moderated among 12 LGAs across Benue Niger elicit information participants at Community Level. Results A total 72 including vaccinators, validators, EMID recorders, social mobilizers, paper recorders participated study. Nearly 3 out every 5 (58.3%) female by gender, over one-quarter (27.8%) are National Certificate Examination (NCE) degree holders. Using building blocks, we found that experienced challenges service delivery, systems, finance, vaccine logistics. These include misconceptions about requests for incentives exchange poor network services, inadequate stipends, distance communities, lack transportation, stockout. Conclusion concludes stakeholders all levels directly indirectly involved community interventions should provide necessary support limit challenges.

Language: Английский

---

Coverage and predictors of COVID-19 vaccination in rural districts of Pakistan

Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 30(4), P. 264 - 271

Published: May 13, 2024

Background: One of the keys to preventing a re-emergence COVID-19 pandemic is attainment and maintenance high vaccination coverage in urban rural areas. Aims: To estimate population identify determinants vaccination. Methodology: A cross-sectional survey was conducted April 2023 5 districts Sindh Province, Pakistan. From each district, 30 clusters (villages) were randomly selected, 7 households sampled from cluster using 30/7 technique. Household members above 12 years age included. Vaccination status categorized as non-vaccinated, partially vaccinated (either with 1 dose or without booster) completely (2 doses booster). Adjusted odds ratios 95% confidence intervals multinomial logistic regression computed determine factors associated partial complete Data analysed SPSS version 20. Results: Among 3545 individuals surveyed across 1050 households, 25.9% not vaccinated, 55.0% 19.1% fully vaccinated. Younger age, lack formal education residing flood-affected significantly negatively being while living at > km facility positively Residents Dadu (OR=0.03, CI=0.01–0.04), Jamshoro (OR=0.05, CI=0.03–0.08), Hyderabad CI=0.02–0.05), Tando Allahyar (OR=0.09,95% CI=0.05–0.15) less likely be than those Tharparkar. The most common reasons for were, perception that mild (34.5%), fear side-effects (22.7%), unavailability vaccine (19.8%), acquiring infection through (15.8%). Conclusion: low some districts, particularly mainly due certain myths. There need community outreaches debunk myths about among these populations.

Language: Английский

---

Exploring the perceptions and experiences of mobile teams on COVID-19 vaccine uptake at the community level: evidence from Benue and Niger states

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

Published: July 25, 2024

Abstract Background As part of the fight against coronavirus disease, Nigeria received nearly 4 million doses COVID-19 vaccine via Vaccines Global Access (COVAX) Facility, marking a historic step towards equitable global distribution vaccines. Although evidence exists on hesitancy in Nigeria, yet, we are unaware any study optimization vaccination from lenses mobile teams. Objective This seeks to explore perceptions and experiences teams selected communities during implementation Benue Niger. Methods An exploratory approach was adopted, conducted Niger states based poor performance vaccination. Focus Group Discussions (FDGs) were among 12 LGAs. The recorded discussions transcribed coded (inductively deductively) using Dedoose software (v9.0). Four themes seven sub-themes generated participants’ responses. Results Seventy-two (72) health workers including vaccinators, validators, Electronic Management Immunization Data (EMID) recorders, social mobilizers, paper recorders participated this study. Health workers’ thematized building blocks. mobilization perceived that their efforts contributed improved coverage, increased accessibility, reduced community dwellers. Challenges reported by misconceptions, requests for incentives exchange uptake, network services, distance communities, stockout. Conclusion concluded mobilizers play key roles especially at level. Their creating awareness, sensitization, bringing closer hard-to-reach success attained both states.

Language: Английский

---