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ArticleIJID regions2023

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Ethiopia in 2021: a multicenter cross-sectional study.

Besfat Berihun Erega, Wassie Yazie Ferede, Fillorenes Ayalew Sisay, Gebrehiwot Ayalew Tiruneh, Abeba Belay Ayalew, Erean Shigign Malka, Habtamu Abie Tassew, Asrat Alemu

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Article in IJID regions, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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7 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 6 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Besfat Berihun EregaDepartment of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Ethiopia.
Wassie Yazie FeredeDepartment of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Ethiopia.
Fillorenes Ayalew SisayDepartment of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Ethiopia.
Gebrehiwot Ayalew TirunehDepartment of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Ethiopia.
Abeba Belay AyalewDepartment of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Ethiopia.
Erean Shigign MalkaDepartment of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Selale University, Ethiopia.
Habtamu Abie TassewDepartment of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Ethiopia.
Asrat AlemuDepartment of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dilla University, Ethiopia.
Debre Tabor University · ETDilla University · ETMekelle University · ET

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Worldwide, hesitancy to be immunized against SARS-CoV-2 is the most common barrier to reducing COVID-19 incidence. Our study investigated determinants for hesitancy and will be helpful to community mobilizers, health professionals and policymakers. Objective: To assess the prevalence and determinants of hesitancy to COVID-19 vaccination among patients attending public hospitals in South Gondar zone, Ethiopia. Methods: A multicenter facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted from 1 November to 30 December 2021 to assess the prevalence and determinants of hesitancy to COVID-19 vaccination. Chi-square test and multivariable logistic regression methods were employed using SPSS 23. Significance level was examined using an odds ratio at 95% CI. Multi-collinearity and model fitness were also checked. Results: A total of 415 participants were included in the study, with a questionnaire response rate of 100%. The prevalence of hesitancy to COVID-19 vaccination was 46.02%. Age of >49 years, rural residency, fear of the adverse effects of the vaccines, myths about vaccine ineffectiveness and poor practices in COVID-19 prevention were the most common determinants of hesitancy. Conclusions: Despite increased global morbidity and mortality due to COVID-19, the prevalence of vaccine hesitancy is still high. Therefore, it is important to create awareness in highly hesitant groups.

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COVID-19Ethiopiamulticenter studyVaccine hesitancy

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PMID36510492
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