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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices on COVID-19 Vaccination among General Adult Population in Malawi: A Countrywide Cross-Sectional Survey.

Master R O Chisale, Dzinkambani Kambalame, Saul Eric Mwale, Balwani Chingatichifwe Mbakaya, Regina Mankhamba, Pizga Kumwenda, Ben Chilima, Collins Mitambo, Mavuto Chiwaula, Billy Nyambalo and 8 more

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Article in Vaccines, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Master R O ChisaleBiological Sciences Department, Faculty of Science, Technology and Innovations, Mzuzu University, Luwinga, Mzuzu Private Bag 201, Malawi.ORCID 0000-0002-8301-6184
Dzinkambani KambalamePublic Health Institute of Malawi, Ministry of Health, Lilongwe 00265, Malawi.
Saul Eric MwaleBiological Sciences Department, Faculty of Science, Technology and Innovations, Mzuzu University, Luwinga, Mzuzu Private Bag 201, Malawi.
Balwani Chingatichifwe MbakayaPublic Health Department, University of Livingstonia, Mzuzu P.O. Box 112, Malawi.ORCID 0000-0002-4705-9064
Regina MankhambaPublic Health Institute of Malawi, Ministry of Health, Lilongwe 00265, Malawi.
Pizga KumwendaBiomedical Sciences Department, Faculty of Health, Mzuzu University, Luwinga, Mzuzu Private Bag 201, Malawi.ORCID 0000-0002-5475-3142
Ben ChilimaPublic Health Institute of Malawi, Ministry of Health, Lilongwe 00265, Malawi.
Collins MitamboPublic Health Institute of Malawi, Ministry of Health, Lilongwe 00265, Malawi.
Mavuto ChiwaulaPublic Health Institute of Malawi, Ministry of Health, Lilongwe 00265, Malawi.
Billy NyambaloPublic Health Institute of Malawi, Ministry of Health, Lilongwe 00265, Malawi.
Clara SambaniPublic Health Institute of Malawi, Ministry of Health, Lilongwe 00265, Malawi.
Jellita GondwePublic Health Institute of Malawi, Ministry of Health, Lilongwe 00265, Malawi.
Charity MuwaloHealth Education Unit, Ministry of Health, Lilongwe 00265, Malawi.
Amon DemboHealth Education Unit, Ministry of Health, Lilongwe 00265, Malawi.
Lines ChinyamunyamuPublic Health Institute of Malawi, Ministry of Health, Lilongwe 00265, Malawi.
Mavuto ThomasHealth Education Unit, Ministry of Health, Lilongwe 00265, Malawi.
Matthews KagoliPublic Health Institute of Malawi, Ministry of Health, Lilongwe 00265, Malawi.
Evelyn Chitsa BandaPublic Health Institute of Malawi, Ministry of Health, Lilongwe 00265, Malawi.
Public Health Institute of Malawi · MWMinistry of Health · MWMzuzu University · MWUniversity of Livingstonia · MW

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Vaccination is one of the essential measures in reducing transmission, morbidity, and mortality rates of a disease. However, the COVID-19 vaccination is facing hesitancy across the globe, Malawi included. A population-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Malawi to document knowledge, attitudes, and practices on COVID-19 vaccination. The study targeted the general adult population and employed a multi-stage sampling technique. The Census Enumeration Areas within the 16 selected districts served as a primary sampling unit. Among the total 3068 participants, 1947 (63.6%) were female. About 1039 (34.1%) participants had primary education, while only 169 (5.5%) had college education. A total of 2936 (95.7%) participants knew about the COVID-19 vaccine, and 2063 (68.4%) felt that the COVID-19 vaccine was effective. A total of 1180 (38.7%) got vaccinated. Knowledge of the COVID-19 vaccination was significantly associated with participants' education levels, location, occupation, marital status, household family income, and whether they were suffering from chronic illness or not. Overall, the level of knowledge and attitudes about the COVID-19 vaccination was good. This study has also established that different population groups have statistically different levels of knowledge and attitudes regarding COVID-19 vaccination. This study has also indicated a significant relationship between the rate of vaccination and several factors. Therefore, this calls for stakeholders to continue awareness and group-targeted tailored campaigns so as to increase COVID-19 vaccination.

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