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ArticleInternational journal of health sciences

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Sri Lanka: A national level survey.

Hasinthi Swarnamali, Tormalli V Francis, Piumika Sooriyaarachchi, Ranil Jayawardena

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Hasinthi SwarnamaliHealth and Wellness Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Tormalli V FrancisHealth and Wellness Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Piumika SooriyaarachchiHealth and Wellness Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Ranil JayawardenaSchool of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objective: It is important to understand the factors associated with vaccination hesitancy for a given population for successful coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) immunization program. This survey aimed to examine the prevalence of vaccine hesitancy and associated sociodemographic factors. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was undertaken by circulating through social media platforms. Survey questions included sociodemographics and vaccination acquisition-related questions. Results: The study comprised a total of 3621 respondents. Over one-fifth of the unvaccinated population were identified as vaccine hesitancy group. Ethnicity and district indicated significant associations with vaccine hesitancy ( Conclusion: Vaccine hesitancy was considerably high in this survey population. Our results emphasize the need of the Sri Lankan government taking appropriate efforts to establish a targeted COVID-19 vaccination campaign plan for rural and Colombo district residents. Attention should also be given to ethnic minority groups.

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COVID-19pandemicSri Lankavaccine hesitancy

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PMCPMC9832912

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