Exploring Community Perceptions of COVID-19 and Vaccine Hesitancy in Selected Cities of Ethiopia: A Qualitative Study DOI Creative Commons

Mulugeta Tamire,

Teferi Abegaz,

Samson Wakuma Abaya

и другие.

Vaccines, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 11(10), С. 1511 - 1511

Опубликована: Сен. 22, 2023

Even though the COVID-19 vaccine has been available and free of charge to targeted population in Ethiopia, vaccination rate was lower than needed achieve herd immunity at community level. This study aimed explore perceptions hesitancy selected cities Ethiopia involving 70 in-depth interviews 28 focused group discussions. The audio-taped data were transcribed verbatim, translated into English, analyzed using a qualitative content analysis approach ATLAS.ti software version 8. findings revealed that perceived as evil caused fear frustration upon its emergence. initially used traditional remedies for prevention but later transitioned employing non-pharmaceutical interventions. primary reasons misinformation misconceptions, such connecting with mark beast, lack trust due multiple types, shorter production timeline resulting distrust effectiveness, pain side effects. Based on our findings, we recommend monitoring use social media countering correct information continuous public health campaigns. Further studies should be conducted assess types magnitude impacts from myths misconceptions uptake.

Язык: Английский

Immunization During the Covid-19 Pandemic DOI Open Access

Yuniarti Yuniarti Y,

Rusmilawaty Rusmilawaty, Tri Tunggal

и другие.

Pharmacognosy Journal, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 15(6), С. 1005 - 1009

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024

Objectives: This Study Aims to Analyze the Determinant Factors Associated with Basic Immunization Services for Infants Aged 1-12 Months in Banjarbaru City During Covid 19 Pandemic. Methods: The Research Design Is an Analytic A Cross Sectional Approach. Independent Variables Are Mother's Knowledge, Anxiety, And Accessibility Health Facilities, Dependent Variable Services. Sample Consisted Of 100 Respondents Who Had Babies Cempaka Center, Sungai Ulin Besar Center and South Center. Sampling Technique Was Non-Probability Sampling, Namely Purposive Sampling. Instruments Used Were Knowledge Questionnaire, An Anxiety Questionnaire (Dass) Form of a Google Form. Analysis Using Chi Square Statistical Test. Results: Results Showed That 58 People (58.0%) According Age, 44 (44.0%) Good 55 (55.0%) Facilities. Related (P=0.03) (P=0.01). Another Study, Services, Not (P=0.80). Conclusions: It Recommended Information Be More Proactive. Promotion Uses Interpersonal Approach Community Increase Attitudes Change People's Behavior.

Язык: Английский

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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Ethiopia: a latent class analysis DOI Creative Commons

Aderaw Anteneh,

Anteneh Getachew,

Misael Kenera

и другие.

BMC Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 24(1)

Опубликована: Окт. 21, 2024

Despite evidence demonstrating the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccine, vaccine hesitancy has emerged as a major challenge for uptake. The objective this study was to classify latent typologies hesitant adults in Ethiopia and identify predictors classes. We employed cross-sectional household survey among 1,112 individuals aged 18 above who were partially vaccinated (one dose) or not at time survey. Data collected August 2022. information on participant socio-demographics, knowledge, prevention practices, disease history, hesitancy. Latent class analysis used into categories conducted multinomial logistic regression test associations between different demographic related characteristics participants. Using we found four-class solution typologies. identified classes strong acceptors (30%); with some concerns (7%); sceptics (13%); rejectors (50%). In adjusted models referent group, those high knowledge significantly more likely belong compared low (adj. RRR: 17.36, 95% CI: 10.94–27.55). Better practices also associated belonging than 2.13, 1.09–4.16). Those had one dose no 6.82, 3.06–15.21). Half participants class. Individuals rejector evidenced lower worse COVD-19 less have been vaccinated. Future program interventions should focus improving around decrease rumors misconceptions, target may be amenable changing their vaccination attitudes behaviors like concerns.

Язык: Английский

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Understanding the COVID-19 vaccine uptake, acceptance, and hesitancy in Ethiopia and Tanzania: a scoping review DOI Creative Commons
Esayas Kebede Gudina, Florida Muro, Norman J. Kyala

и другие.

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12

Опубликована: Ноя. 11, 2024

The development and implementation of COVID-19 vaccines have been a breakthrough in controlling the pandemic. However, vaccination coverage most low-income countries remains very low due to critical vaccine shortage profound hesitancy. In this scoping review, we aimed assess uptake, acceptance, hesitancy Ethiopia Tanzania.

Язык: Английский

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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, adverse events following immunization, and associated factors among the Ethiopian general population during the early phase of the COVID-19 vaccination program DOI
Tamrat Assefa Tadesse,

Sisay Endale,

Firehiwot Amare

и другие.

Journal of Public Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 32(11), С. 2163 - 2177

Опубликована: Июнь 22, 2023

Язык: Английский

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Vaccine hesitancy in context of COVID-19 in East Africa: systematic review and meta-analysis DOI Creative Commons
Melsew Setegn Alie, Gossa Fetene Abebe, Yilkal Negesse

и другие.

BMC Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 24(1)

Опубликована: Окт. 12, 2024

The outbreak of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has had a significant impact on human lives, and development effective vaccines been promising solution to bring an end pandemic. However, success vaccination program heavily relies portion population being vaccinated. Recent studies have indicated rise in vaccine hesitancy over time inconsistent factors affecting it. This study aimed synthesis pooled prevalence COVID-19 associated among various communities East Africa. review encompassed relevant descriptive observational conducted between January 1, 2020, December 26, 2023. We browsed databases, including PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, African online Journal, cross-references, Web Science. After extracted exported R data analysis was performed using version 4.2. Meta-package were used estimate hesitancy. Publication bias assessed through funnel plots, Egger's test, trim-and-fill methods. carefully screening initial pool 53,984 studies, total 79 included this systematic meta-analysis. overall 40.40% (95% CI: 35.89%; 45.47%, I2: 99.5%). Identified influencing hesitance female sex, under 40 years old, inadequate prevention practices, relying web/internet as source information, having negative attitude towards vaccine, uncertainty about safety, fear adverse effects, contracting COVID-19, belief conspiracy myths. Approximately four out ten individuals region express vaccination. A tailored approach that considers socio-demographic context could significantly reduce To achieve high coverage, comprehensive strategy is essential, necessitating substantial social, scientific, health efforts. campaigns within widespread consistent implementation interventions. Registered PROSPERO with ID: CRD42024501415.

Язык: Английский

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COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance and Hesitancy among University Community members in Otukpo, Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study DOI Creative Commons
Suleiman Zakari, Celestine O. Ogbu,

Hajara Zakari

и другие.

Research Square (Research Square), Год журнала: 2023, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Июнь 22, 2023

Abstract Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a global public health problem that has had detrimental influence on the economy of countries world, including Nigeria: (1) Background: The study assessed level COVID-19 vaccine acceptance, hesitancy and its associated factors among staff students Federal University Health Sciences Otukpo, Benue State, Nigeria; (2) Methods: web-based cross-sectional survey was conducted between November 2021 April 2022. data collected analysed using descriptive inferential statistics; (3) Results: Of hundred fifty (150) completed questionnaires mean age respondents 34.8 ± 8.64 years, which majority them 80.0% (122) ranging 16 45 years. 77.3% (116) have been tested for virus to know their status. In total, 51.2% trial participants indicated get vaccine. two most frequent reasons hesitation were scepticism about vaccination due fast production rollout (32.2%) fear side effects social media movements (23.3%). often cited not receiving included uncertainty efficacy, lack knowledge vaccine, preference another kind protection, unreliability (due rapid development). Staff category (Academics, non-academics, students, workers), age, religion significant influencing acceptance (P < 0.05); (4) Conclusions: university community high awareness pandemic but low resulting levels hesitancy. These findings suggest there need further information education particularly in communities where prevalent. This can be achieved through targeted outreach programs, engagement initiatives, effective communication strategies address concerns questions individuals who are hesitant

Язык: Английский

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Exploring Community Perceptions of COVID-19 and Vaccine Hesitancy in Selected Cities of Ethiopia: A Qualitative Study DOI Creative Commons

Mulugeta Tamire,

Teferi Abegaz,

Samson Wakuma Abaya

и другие.

Vaccines, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 11(10), С. 1511 - 1511

Опубликована: Сен. 22, 2023

Even though the COVID-19 vaccine has been available and free of charge to targeted population in Ethiopia, vaccination rate was lower than needed achieve herd immunity at community level. This study aimed explore perceptions hesitancy selected cities Ethiopia involving 70 in-depth interviews 28 focused group discussions. The audio-taped data were transcribed verbatim, translated into English, analyzed using a qualitative content analysis approach ATLAS.ti software version 8. findings revealed that perceived as evil caused fear frustration upon its emergence. initially used traditional remedies for prevention but later transitioned employing non-pharmaceutical interventions. primary reasons misinformation misconceptions, such connecting with mark beast, lack trust due multiple types, shorter production timeline resulting distrust effectiveness, pain side effects. Based on our findings, we recommend monitoring use social media countering correct information continuous public health campaigns. Further studies should be conducted assess types magnitude impacts from myths misconceptions uptake.

Язык: Английский

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