2023
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0002010
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Social-political and vaccine related determinants of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Tanzania: A qualitative inquiry

Sally Mtenga,
Grace Mhalu,
Brianna Osetinsky
et al.

Abstract: Vaccines have played a critical role in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic globally, and Tanzania has made significant efforts to make them available to the public in addition to sensitizing them on its benefit. However, vaccine hesitancy remains a concern. It may prevent optimal uptake of this promising tool in many communities. This study aims to explore opinions and perceptions on vaccine hesitancy to better understand local attitudes towards vaccine hesitancy in both rural and urban Tanzania. The study … Show more

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“…In our study, the possibility of infertility was one side effect that caused particular concern. A study in Tanzania found that worries over infertility as a negative consequence of the vaccines contributed to COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy ( 32 ). To address such problems, focused risk communication and community engagement strategies should be used to dispel misinformation and promote correct information.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In our study, the possibility of infertility was one side effect that caused particular concern. A study in Tanzania found that worries over infertility as a negative consequence of the vaccines contributed to COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy ( 32 ). To address such problems, focused risk communication and community engagement strategies should be used to dispel misinformation and promote correct information.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“… 71 In addition, hesitancy to accept services for antiretroviral therapy and HIV testing is also great in Tanzania, as reported previously. 72 , 73 …”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Our investigation of COVID-19 vaccine uptake among people with T2D found that 75% and 26% reported having had at least one vaccination in Kenya and Tanzania, respectively. Vaccine uptake was lower in Tanzania partly because of the vaccine hesitancy of the past presidential regime by arguing to conduct a robust evaluation before accepting the use of vaccines, [31][32][33] which continued to influence people's decision-making around whether to be vaccinated, despite the subsequent government's promotion of vaccination during the national rollout from July 2021. 26 Being better educated and having health insurance were significantly associated with higher COVID-19 vaccine uptake in both countries.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%