Factors Associated with COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Uganda: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Survey.
Allen KabagenyiRonald WasswaBetty K NannyongaEvelyne B NyachwoAtek KagiritaJuliet NabiryeLeonard AtuhairePeter WaiswaPublished in: International journal of general medicine (2022)
The proportion of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy is still high among the population with this varying across regions. This is driven by low education level and limited awareness on the vaccination as well as perceived myths and misconceptions. The study recommends mass sensitization of the population on the benefits of vaccination using various channels as well as rolling out community-based outreach vaccination campaigns across the country.