Perceptions and Knowledge towards COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy among a Subpopulation of Adults in Kenya: An English Survey at Six Healthcare Facilities

Shah, Jasmit; Abeid, Abdulaziz; Sharma, Karishma; Manji, Soraiya; Nambafu, Jamila; Korom, Robert; Patel, Kevin; Said, Mohamed; Mohamed, Mohamed Ali; Sood, Mohamed; Karani, Victor; Kamandi, Patrick; Kiptinness, Sarah; Rego, Ryan Trevor Titus; Patel, Rajiv V.; Shah, Reena; Talib, Zohray; Ali, Sayed

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“…This has also been estimated by other studies, including the study by Orangi et al (2021) who found that non-refugees in rural settings were 2.5 times more likely to be vaccination hesitant than those in urban settings [5]. Among other reasons, this may be due to poor access and poor awareness [17].…”

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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among non-refugees and refugees in Kenya

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Ngugi

Delius

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PLOS Glob Public Health

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Factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy (which we define as refusal to be vaccinated when asked, resulting in delayed or non- vaccination) are poorly studied in sub-Saharan Africa and among refugees, particularly in Kenya. Using survey data from wave five (March to June 2021) of the Kenya Rapid Response Phone Survey (RRPS), a household survey representative of the population of Kenya, we estimated the self-reported rates and factors associated with vaccine hesitancy among non-refugees and refugees in Kenya. Non-refugee households were recruited through sampling of the 2015/16 Kenya Household Budget Survey and random digit dialing. Refugee households were recruited through random sampling of registered refugees. Binary response questions on misinformation and information were transformed into a scale. We performed a weighted (to be representative of the overall population of Kenya) multivariable logistic regression including interactions for refugee status, with the main outcome being if the respondent self-reported that they would not take the COVID-19 vaccine if available at no cost. We calculated the marginal effects of the various factors in the model. The weighted univariate analysis estimated that 18.0% of non-refugees and 7.0% of refugees surveyed in Kenya would not take the COVID-19 vaccine if offered at no cost. Adjusted, refugee status was associated with a -13.1[95%CI:-17.5,-8.7] percentage point difference (ppd) in vaccine hesitancy. For the both refugees and non-refugees, having education beyond the primary level, having symptoms of COVID-19, avoiding handshakes, and washing hands more often were also associated with a reduction in vaccine hesitancy. Also for both, having used the internet in the past three months was associated with a 8.1[1.4,14.7] ppd increase in vaccine hesitancy; and disagreeing that the government could be trusted in responding to COVID-19 was associated with a 25.9[14.2,37.5]ppd increase in vaccine hesitancy. There were significant interactions between refugee status and some variables (geography, food security, trust in the Kenyan government’s response to COVID-19, knowing somebody with COVID-19, internet use, and TV ownership). These relationships between refugee status and certain variables suggest that programming between refugees and non-refugees be differentiated and specific to the contextual needs of each group.

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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among non-refugees and refugees in Kenya

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Ngugi

Delius

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COVID-19 vaccination refusal trends in Kenya over 2021

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“…Previous research has also highlighted the importance of the media in Kenya, showing healthcare workers and media as the top trusted sources for government and faith-based organizations (Shah et al, 2022). The information received from media sources consisted mainly of COVID-19 vaccine availability and eligibility.…”

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A qualitative inquiry in understanding trusted media sources to reduce vaccine hesitancy among Kenyans

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Lee²,

Paul³

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COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Kenya has been challenged by both the supply of and demand for vaccines. With a third of the adult population classifying as vaccine hesitant, reaching vaccination targets requires an understanding of how people make decisions regarding vaccines. Globally, pregnant and lactating women have especially low uptake rates, which could be attributed to the “infodemic,” or constant rush of new information, as this group is vulnerable to misinformation and uncertainty. While presentation of COVID-19 vaccines in the media allows for easy access, these sources are also susceptible to misinformation. Negative and unfounded claims surrounding SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 vaccines contribute to vaccine hesitancy. Given the influence that the media may have on people's attitudes toward vaccines, this study examines the relationship between the media and the vaccine decision-making process among pregnant and lactating women, healthcare workers, community members (male relatives, male neighbors, and gatekeepers), and policymakers in Kenya. Data were collected through in-depth interviews in urban and rural counties in Kenya to understand how media information was utilized and consumed. While healthcare workers were the most frequently cited information source for pregnant and lactating women, other healthcare workers, and community members, findings also show that the media (traditional, social, and Internet) is an important source for obtaining COVID-19 information for these groups. Policymakers obtained their information most frequently from traditional media. Ensuring that information circulating throughout these media channels is accurate and accessible is vital to reduce vaccine hesitancy and ultimately, meet COVID-19 vaccination goals in Kenya.

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Perceptions and Knowledge towards COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy among a Subpopulation of Adults in Kenya: An English Survey at Six Healthcare Facilities

Cited by 23 publications

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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among non-refugees and refugees in Kenya

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among non-refugees and refugees in Kenya

COVID-19 vaccination refusal trends in Kenya over 2021

A qualitative inquiry in understanding trusted media sources to reduce vaccine hesitancy among Kenyans

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