Willingness to accept COVID-19 vaccine and its determinants in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Tolossa, Tadesse; Fetensa, Getahun; Feyisa, Bikila Regassa; Lema, Matiyos

doi:10.3389/fviro.2023.1065991

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Section: Results Presentation and Discussionsupporting

confidence: 94%

“…The results demonstrate that older males and females were more likely to have a positive perception towards the impact of the COVID-19 vaccine relative to younger persons. This finding supports that of Tolossa et al (2023). Relative to individuals working in the COVID-19 vaccine in Ghana health sector, there was a significantly positive relationship between working in the transport and manufacturing sector and perception of the COVID-19 vaccine for both males and females, respectively.…”

Section: Perception Of Covid-19 Vaccinesupporting

confidence: 82%

“…Age, preventive compliance and medical needs increased willingness (p < 0.05). Research by Tolossa et al (2023) found that people older than 25 years had positive perception and willing to take the COVID-19 vaccine.…”

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Factors influencing the perception and the willingness to take the COVID-19 vaccine among the working population in Ghana

Sackey,

Asravor,

Lamptey

2023

JICA

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PurposeThe onset of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has led to loss of lives and jobs and other adverse effects on persons, families and businesses. With its frightening tendencies, it was a sigh of relief with the discovery of vaccines to mitigate its disastrous effects. However, participation in the vaccination exercise in Ghana has been slow and unencoraging. This paper sought to identify the factors that influence the perception and willingness of individuals to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.Design/methodology/approachFor this study, structured questionnaires were administered to 1,350 respondents selected at random by way of purposive sampling from specific regions that were also randomly selected. Out of this sample, a total of 1,296 were found to be in useable form. The probit model estimation with marginal effects was used to determine both perception and willingness to take the COVID-19 vaccine.FindingsThe authors observed that increases in age and manufacturing sector workers were positively associated with vaccine perception, while both males and females residing in the Bono and Central regions had negative perceptions toward the vaccine. Among male workers, education and living in Accra had a negative relationship with vaccine perception, while for female workers, education had a positive influence on vaccine perception. Additionally, workers in the transport sector and those residing in urban areas were more inclined to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Ghana, regardless of gender. Again, the authors observed that larger household size, people with no formal education and females with primary education were more willing. Also, increase in age for males reduced willingness, while residents in the greater Accra region were less willing to take the vaccine.Originality/valueTo the best of the authors' belief and knowledge, the observations and recommendations made are consistent with theory and empirical studies and contribute immensely to the discussions about the most effective ways of combating the COVID-19 pandemic. It also offers a nuanced perspective on how policy-makers can enact policies that ensure efficient and effective ways of dealing with future epidemics.

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Section: Results Presentation and Discussionsupporting

confidence: 94%

Section: Perception Of Covid-19 Vaccinesupporting

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Factors influencing the perception and the willingness to take the COVID-19 vaccine among the working population in Ghana

Sackey,

Asravor,

Lamptey

2023

JICA

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Coronavirus vaccine acceptance in Ethiopia: Systematic review and meta-analysis

Teferi

Kefale

2023

International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences

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COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance and Hesitancy in Cameroon: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Cheuyem,

Amani,

Nkodo

et al. 2024

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Background: The development of effective vaccines was a promising tool for ending the pandemic. However, the success of a vaccination programme depends heavily on achieving significant community acceptance. In Cameroon, numerous studies have investigated the level of acceptance, hesitancy and perception of COVID-19 vaccines, with mixed results. To provide a comprehensive understanding of these parameters, this meta-analysis aimed to estimate the pooled proportion of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance, hesitancy and perception in Cameroon. Methods: A systematic search of online databases, including PubMed, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect, was conducted to identify relevant research articles. This study followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. The extracted data were compiled in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet and analyzed using R statistical software (version 4.3.3). The pooled proportion of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance, hesitancy, and perception was calculated using random effects meta-analysis. Funnel plots, Egger and Begg tests were used to assess publication bias. Results: Of the 1243 records identified through the database search, 20 research articles were included in the systematic review and meta-analysis. The random-effects model showed that the that approximately 31.21% (95% CI: 23.49-38.94) of the Cameroonian population was willing to accept the COVID-19 vaccine. More than two-thirds of the population (68.49%; 95% CI: 60.65-76.34) were vaccine hesitant. Half of the participants (51.81%; 95% CI: 42.70-60.93), had a negative perception of the COVID-19 vaccine. The acceptance rate progressed from the first semester of 2021 (27.21%; 95% CI: 10.38-44.05) to the first semester of 2022 (45.56%; 95% CI: 25-66.12). The pooled vaccine acceptance rate was 29.29% (95% CI: 19.86-38.72) for the general population and 39.24% (95% CI: 22.84-55.64) for healthcare workers. The pooled vaccine hesitancy rate was 70.39% (95% CI: 61.30-79.80) for the general population and 57.42 % (95% CI: 4.05-71.80) for healthcare workers Conclusion: Despite progress in vaccine acceptance, targeted interventions are still needed to address vaccine hesitancy in the country. Strategies such as improving access to accurate information, building trust in institutions, and strengthening community engagement are crucial to increasing COVID-19 vaccine uptake.

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Willingness to accept COVID-19 vaccine and its determinants in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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Factors influencing the perception and the willingness to take the COVID-19 vaccine among the working population in Ghana

Factors influencing the perception and the willingness to take the COVID-19 vaccine among the working population in Ghana

Coronavirus vaccine acceptance in Ethiopia: Systematic review and meta-analysis

COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance and Hesitancy in Cameroon: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

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