The Coverage and Acceptance Spectrum of COVID-19 Vaccines among Healthcare Professionals in Western Tanzania: What Can We Learn from This Pandemic?

Vaccines, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 10(9), С. 1429 - 1429

Опубликована: Авг. 30, 2022

The vaccination rate against COVID-19 remains low in developing countries due to vaccine hesitancy. Vaccine hesitancy is a public health threat curbing pandemic globally. Healthcare professionals have been found play critical role advocacy and promotion campaigns the general population. A cross sectional study was conducted initial months of roll out program Tanzania determine acceptance rate, perceived barriers, cues for actions. total 811 healthcare participated from 26 facilities western Tanzania. World Health Organization (WHO) questionnaire adopted with minor modifications capture local contexts used data collection. Only (18.5%) had received 29%. majority (62%) participants were stage issues related lack effective communication reliable information regarding efficacy safety. In this era pandemic, there need engage involve figures opinion leaders through transparent dialogue clarify vaccine-related safety, quality, efficacy. These strategies will reduce misconception, mistrust, improve uptake among eventually

Язык: Английский

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Prevalence and predictors of COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy among healthcare workers in Sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis

PLoS ONE, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 18(7), С. e0289295 - e0289295

Опубликована: Июль 28, 2023

Background The COVID-19 vaccination is regarded as an effective intervention for controlling the pandemic. However, vaccine hesitancy hampering efforts geared towards reducing burden of Therefore, examining and its predictors among healthcare workers essential to improving uptake. In sub-Saharan Africa, pooled proportion yet be known. Purpose present study was estimate in Sub-Saharan Africa. Methods A systematic search articles conducted PubMed, Science Direct, African Journal Online, Google Scholar. Data extracted with help Excel. analysis using STATA 17. Heterogeneity studies assessed Cochrane Q 1 2 tests. random effects model used examine estimates determine if heterogeneity exhibited. Results total 15 involving 7498 participants were included final analysis. prevalence 46%, 95% CI (0.38–0.54). negative beliefs 14.0% (OR = 1.05, CI: 1.04, 1.06), perceived low risk infection 24.0% 1.25, 1.23, 1.28), side 25.0% 1.21, 1.24). Conclusion data revealed generally high health Future adoption uptake should improved by national individual level efforts. it crucial address myths obstacles preventing professionals from accepting soon feasible since their willingness get serves important example broader public.

Язык: Английский

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COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance and Hesitancy among Healthcare Workers in Lusaka, Zambia; Findings and Implications for the Future

Vaccines, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 11(8), С. 1350 - 1350

Опубликована: Авг. 9, 2023

The uptake of COVID-19 vaccines is critical to address the severe consequences disease. Previous studies have suggested that many healthcare workers (HCWs) are hesitant receive vaccine, further enhancing hesitancy rates within countries. vaccine acceptance and levels currently unknown among HCWs in Zambia, which a concern given burden infectious diseases country. Consequently, this study assessed Lusaka, Zambia. A cross-sectional was conducted 240 between August September 2022, using semi-structured questionnaire. Multivariable analysis used determine key factors associated with HCWs. Of who participated, 54.2% were females. total 72.1% would accept being vaccinated, while 27.9% hesitant. Moreover, 93.3% had positive attitudes towards vaccines, medical doctors having highest mean attitude score (82%). Encouragingly, reduced odds (AOR = 0.02, 95% CI: 0.01-0.11,

Язык: Английский

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Pandemic urbanization: Colonial imprints in the urban present

Cities, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 153, С. 105261 - 105261

Опубликована: Июль 13, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Perceptions and predictors of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among healthcare providers across five countries in sub-Saharan Africa

PLOS Global Public Health, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 5(2), С. e0003956 - e0003956

Опубликована: Фев. 21, 2025

The African continent has some of the world’s lowest COVID-19 vaccination rates. While limited availability vaccines is a contributing factor, vaccine hesitancy among healthcare providers (HCP) another factor that could adversely affect efforts to control infections on continent. We sought understand extent HCP, and its factors in Africa. evaluated 1,499 HCP enrolled cross-sectional study conducted as telephone survey Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Tanzania, Ghana between July December 2021. defined self-reported responses definitely not, maybe, unsure, or undecided whether get vaccine, compared getting vaccine. used log-binomial modified Poisson regression models evaluate influencing HCP. Approximately 65.6% interviewed were nurses mean age (±SD) participants was 35.8 (±9.7) years. At least 67% reported being vaccinated. affected 45.7% 25.7% 9.8% 9% 8.1% Nigeria. Among unvaccinated reasons for low uptake included concern about effectiveness, side effects, fear receiving experimental unsafe vaccines. reporting are very effective (RR: 0.21, 95% CI: 0.08, 0.55), older (45 vs.20–29 years, RR: 0.65, 0.44, 0.95) less likely be vaccine-hesitant. Nurses more vaccine-hesitant (RR 1.38, 1.01, 1.89) than doctors. Information asymmetry beliefs endorsement by public health institutions may important. Efforts address should consider information knowledge gaps different cadres alongside increase supply.

Язык: Английский

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COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Zimbabwe and Sierra Leone: an application of Health Belief Model constructs

BMC Public Health, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 25(1)

Опубликована: Фев. 4, 2025

While African countries, in general, experienced a milder COVID-19 impact compared to Western nations, they faced challenges with vaccine uptake. Specifically, Zimbabwe and Sierra Leone saw acceptance rates below global averages. This research delves into the underlying factors that influenced these disparities two using Health Belief Model (HBM) Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) as guiding frameworks. study utilized data from cross-sectional survey encompassing 2,312 participants areas where Africa Christian Associations Platform (ACHAP) operates Leone. The assessed respondents' views line core HBM TPB constructs, addition their levels acceptance. We then employed adjusted logistic regression models investigate correlation between health behavior change theory constructs uptake, taking account variables like gender, age, education, country residence. Several associations were identified, including high uptake correlated heightened perceived threat (OR = 2.674; p < .001), recognized benefits vaccination 1.482; stronger control 2.189; fewer barriers 0.173; .001). Conversely, low was linked diminished threats 0.540; 0.762; weaker 0.429; perceptions 2.001; Results underscore significance utility theoretical understanding variations levels. They highlight importance relying on well-established theories grasp decision-making mechanisms shape suggestions for modification. Consequently, boost acceptance, public campaigns should focus reshaping risk perceptions, addressing obstacles, emphasizing advantages getting vaccinated, fostering sense self-efficacy within target communities.

Язык: Английский

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Prevalence of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Healthcare Workers in Nigeria: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

International Journal of Public Health, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 70

Опубликована: Фев. 5, 2025

Objective The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine the prevalence COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Nigerian healthcare professionals. Methods An extensive language-unrestricted literature search conducted across PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane Library, African Index Medicus identify studies reporting vaccines workers in Nigeria. Quality assessment performed using Newcastle-Ottawa scale for cross-sectional studies. A single-arm a random-effects model. Results Of 206 articles, 22 publications with 20,724 participants were included. pooled 75% (95% CI: 61%–88%, I 2 = 99.69%, P &lt; 0.001). Reasons hesitancy, including concerns about side effects, lack trust, safety, prevalent at 76% (CI: 0.57–0.94, 99.24%, 0.001), 55% 0.042–0.272, 97.42%, 68% 0.047–0.89, 98.59%, respectively. Conclusion There significant towards vaccination; thus, strategies increase vaccination acceptance should be developed.

Язык: Английский

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COVID-19 prevention and preparedness among healthcare workers in Sierra Leone

Journal of Public Health in Africa, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 16(1)

Опубликована: Апрель 15, 2025

Sierra Leone's health system has faced significant challenges, including the long-term impacts of 2014 Ebola outbreak, prolonged conflicts before that, and economic factors contributing to fragility healthcare systems in many low-income settings. This qualitative study explores COVID-19 prevention practices among workers context their past experiences with disease outbreaks. aims understand Leone how outbreaks influence these practices. The was conducted three districts - Freetown, Makeni Kenema focusing on a setting ongoing public challenges. In-depth interviews were 24 workers, data analysed for themes using Health Belief Model Theory Planned Behaviour. Healthcare demonstrated positive attitudes strict adherence infection measures, influenced by outbreak experience. Barriers included limited personal protective equipment social disapproval. Interventions should focus improving access tools combating disapproval through community engagement. These findings are crucial enhancing infectious provides insights into Leone, highlighting need address barriers. contribute broader understanding settings enhance global efforts preparing future emergencies.

Язык: Английский

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The Social Ecological Model: A Framework for Understanding COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake among Healthcare Workers—A Scoping Review

Vaccines, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 11(9), С. 1491 - 1491

Опубликована: Сен. 15, 2023

Vaccination plays a crucial role in combating the global COVID-19 pandemic. Immunizing all healthcare workers (HCWs) is essential for increasing vaccine confidence and acceptance within general population. Understanding factors that hinder or facilitate uptake among HCWs of utmost importance, considering they are first to be vaccinated. This review follows Arksey O’Malley’s five-stage methodological framework. We searched PubMed, Web Science, ProQuest, WorldCat Discovery, Google Scholar peer-reviewed articles published from 2020 2023. A descriptive analysis narrative synthesis approach were employed collect synthesize data. Using social-ecological model as framework, literature was categorized into themes at intrapersonal, interpersonal, organizational, community, policy levels. reviewed total fifty-three academic articles, with majority studies conducted Ethiopia Nigeria. The intention resulted an unsatisfactory (52%) overall rate HCWs. Individual-level determinants associated included being male, middle-aged, physician, having higher level education, chronic illness. identified significant barriers each level, such safety concerns, perceived scientific uncertainty, ineffectiveness, lack trust stakeholders, religious beliefs. Additionally, we facilitators most common promoting desire protect oneself others high susceptibility contracting COVID-19. highlights existence on African continent. Given play guiding public’s vaccination decisions, it imperative prioritize education training efforts about effectiveness vaccines.

Язык: Английский

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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccines among Secondary School Pupils in Zambia: Implications for Future Educational and Sensitisation Programmes

Vaccines, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 10(12), С. 2141 - 2141

Опубликована: Дек. 14, 2022

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic resulted in the closure of schools to slow spread virus across populations, and administration vaccines protect people from severe disease, including school children adolescents. In Zambia, there is currently little information on acceptance COVID-19 among school-going adolescents despite their inclusion vaccination programme. This study assessed knowledge, attitudes, secondary pupils Lusaka, Zambia. A cross-sectional was conducted August 2022 October 2022. Of 998 participants, 646 (64.7%) were female, 127 (12.7%) would accept be vaccinated. Those who willing vaccinated had better knowledge (68.5% vs. 56.3%) a positive attitude (79.1% 33.7%) compared those hesitant. Overall, odds vaccine higher scores (AOR = 11.75, 95% CI: 6.51–21.2), 9.85, 4.35–22.2), knew friend or relative died 3.27, 2.14–5.09). low public health concern, emphasising need for heightened sensitisation programmes that promote

Язык: Английский

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