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Misinformation, perceptions towards COVID-19 and willingness to be vaccinated: A population-based survey in Yemen.

Ahmad Naoras BitarMohammed ZawiahFahmi Y Al-AshwalMohammed KubasRamzi Mukred SaeedRami AbduljabbarAmmar Ali Saleh JaberSyed Azhar Syed SulaimanAmer Hayat Khan
Published in: PloS one (2021)
The study revealed that the acceptance rate to take a vaccine was suboptimal and significantly affected by gender, misinformation, cost, and income. Furthermore, being female, non-university educated, low-income, and living in rural areas were associated with higher susceptibility to misinformation about COVID-19. These findings show a clear link between misinformation susceptibility and willingness to vaccinate. Focused awareness campaigns to decrease misinformation and emphasize the vaccination's safety and efficacy might be fundamental before initiating any mass vaccination in Yemen.
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  • coronavirus disease
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  • healthcare
  • mental health
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  • physical activity
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