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COVID-19 vaccine barriers and perception among rural adults: a qualitative study in Bangladesh.

Mansura KhanamKazi Ishtiaque SaninRazia Sultana RitaFarhana AkandMd Fozla RabbiMd Khaledul HasanTasnia AlamTahmeed Ahmed
Published in: BMJ open (2023)
The findings indicate that rural populations lack sufficient knowledge about COVID-19 vaccines but have a more favourable attitude towards them. Misconceptions, beliefs and personal experiences were found to be the main reasons for vaccine avoidance. To address these challenges and dispel the spread of misinformation, health education programmes play a pivotal role in improving vaccine management. Policy-makers should initiate these programmes without delay to create a well-informed and enlightened community, given that the COVID-19 is still spreading.
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