Uptake of public health measures and vaccine acceptance during the COVID-19 pandemic in rural Zambia.
Hum Vaccin Immunother
; 18(7): 2153538, 2022 12 30.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2151607
ABSTRACT
Vaccines are effective tools to prevent COVID-19-related morbidity. However, coverage is low throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Uptake of public health measures, perceptions of COVID-19 illness and vaccines, and intention to vaccinate were evaluated in 2021-2022 in rural Zambia. Adherence to public health measures, perceptions of COVID-19 risk and severity, and vaccine acceptance increased significantly over time, particularly in December 2021, coinciding with the fourth pandemic wave and relaunch of the national vaccine campaign. Vaccine acceptance was associated with perceptions of vaccine safety and effectiveness, but not disease severity. These findings highlight the importance of strong pandemic response and public communication for increased uptake of mitigatory measures, including vaccine acceptance.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Vaccines
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
Topics:
Vaccines
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Africa
Language:
English
Journal:
Hum Vaccin Immunother
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
21645515.2022.2153538
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