A5057087780- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Community Health and Development
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Diverse Scientific Research Studies
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Energy and Environment Impacts
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre
2023-2024
University of Sierra Leone
2024
Sierra Leone Urban Research Centre
2024
COVID-19 is a major public health threat associated with the increased global burden of infectious diseases, mortality, and enormous economic loss to countries communities. Safe efficacious vaccines are crucial in halting pandemic. We assessed vaccine uptake factors among community members from eight regions Tanzania. The interviewer-administered questionnaire collected data. Multiple logistic regression models determined uptake. median age 3470 respondents was 37 years (interquartile range...
COVID-19 is a major public health threat associated with increased disease burden, mortality, and economic loss to countries communities. Safe efficacious vaccines are key in halting reversing the pandemic. Low confidence has been one of factors leading hesitancy. We aimed assess vaccine (safety effectiveness), factors, its effects on uptake among general community members Tanzania. This was community-based cross-sectional survey conducted from December 2021 April 2022 six regions Tanzania...
The use of vaccines is one the key tools in reversing COVID-19 pandemic; however, various reports reported low uptake vaccines. This study explored barriers to vaccine among community members Tanzania. A qualitative explorative was conducted December 2021 and April 2022 eight regions Focus group discussions (FGDs) in-depth interviews (IDIs) were methods data collection. total 48 FGDs 32 IDIs conducted. Participants aware disease non-uptake included receiving contradicting statements from top...
COVID-19 vaccination effectively reduces disease severity, hospitalization, and mortality, particularly among individuals with chronic conditions who bear a disproportionate burden of complications. Vaccine confidence – belief in its safety, effectiveness, importance boosts uptake. However, limited data on vaccine this population hinders the development targeted interventions. This study examined impact uptake hypertension or diabetes mellitus Kilimanjaro region, Tanzania. A community-based...
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