Cross-sectional study on intention to be vaccinated against Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Benin and Senegal: A structural equation modeling (SEM)

• DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0002868
• Publication Date: 2024-03-18T17:52:23Z
• Authors: Ibrahima Gaye; Valery Ridde; Elías Martinien A...; Mouhamadou Faly Ba; Jean-Paul Dossou; Amadou Ibra Diallo; Adama Faye
• Keywords: Cross-sectional study; Health Belief Model; Pandemic

Vaccination is considered one of the solutions to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. However, a small proportion population were fully vaccinated in Benin (20.9%) and Senegal (7.6%) by December 2022. This study explores determinants intent vaccinate. was cross-sectional, descriptive, analytical 865 Beninese 813 Senegalese aged 18 years older. Marginal quota sampling age, gender region adopted. Data collection, using survey instrument based on Random Digit Dialing method, conducted from 24, 2020, January 16, 2021, March 29 May 14, Benin. The questionnaire used Theory Planned Behavior Health Belief Model. influence factors assessed structural equation model diagonally weighted least squares estimator account for ordered categorical data (Likert scales). In Senegal, intention vaccinate against COVID-19 influenced distinct factors. Benin, social (β = 0.42, p 0.003) perception vaccine safety -0.53, p<0.001) play pivotal roles, suggesting those socially have higher vaccination intention. intentions are primarily driven positive attitudes towards 0.65, 0.013) 0.25, 0.048). underscores importance individual beliefs, personal perceptions, supportive contexts decision-making. Notably, perceptions both countries strongly tied increased influence. While nuances exist between regarding influencing intentions, nations underscore roles perceptions. Emphasizing trust promoting through effective communication crucial enhancing uptake these West African countries.