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ArticleJournal of public health in Africa2025

COVID-19 vaccine uptake and associated factors among health workers in Kampala city, Uganda.

Moses Ocan, Maureen Katusiime, Daniel Kyabayinze, Benon Kwesiga, Rodgers Ayebare, Suzan Nakasendwa, Leah Mbabazi, Henry K Bosa, Hellen Nansiiro, Daphine Sanger and 9 more

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19 authors.

Moses OcanDepartment of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8852-820X
Maureen KatusiimeDepartment of Epidemiology, Clinical Services, Ministry of Health, Kampala, Uganda.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0643-9957
Daniel KyabayinzeDepartment of Public Health, Clinical Services, Ministry of Health, Kampala, Uganda.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0539-1341
Benon KwesigaDepartment of Epidemiology, Faculty of Public Health, Uganda National Institute of Public Health, Kampala, Uganda.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0400-8635
Rodgers AyebareInfectious Diseases Institute, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7287-8563
Suzan NakasendwaInfectious Diseases Institute, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2655-4744
Leah MbabaziInfectious Diseases Institute, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2741-0563
Henry K BosaClinical Services, Ministry of Health, Kampala, Uganda.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6593-8727
Hellen NansiiroCollege of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-6764-8560
Daphine SangerCollege of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-6841-2208
Mordecai TayebwaCollege of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4054-278X
Boniconsilli TusiimeCollege of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-9746-9864
Agnes KiraggaDepartment of Biostatistics, Faculty of Public Health, African Population and Health Research Center, Kampala, Uganda.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0969-0699
Francis KakoozaInfectious Diseases Institute, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4047-6620
Elizabeth GoneseDepartment of Epidemiology, Faculty of Public Health, Africa Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention, Harare, Zimbabwe.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1045-4930
Tamrat ShawenoDepartment of Epidemiology, Faculty of Public Health, Africa Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1896-1208
Nebiyu DerejeDepartment of Epidemiology, Faculty of Public Health, Africa Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5406-4171
Mosoka P FallahDepartment of Epidemiology, Faculty of Public Health, Africa Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention, Monrovia, Liberia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8740-4072
Alex R ArioDepartment of Epidemiology, Faculty of Public Health, Uganda Institute of Public Health, Kampla, Uganda.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3560-1952

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination is crucial for healthcare workers (HCWs) and understanding their perspectives is vital for promoting vaccine uptake in communities. Aim: This study assessed factors influencing COVID-19 vaccine uptake among HCWs in Kampala, Uganda. Setting: A cross-sectional study was done in seven high-volume health facilities in Kampala. Methods: A questionnaire based on the Behavioural and Social Drivers Model was administered to 200 HCWs. Data were analysed using STATA version 17 to identify associations with vaccination status. Results: Overall vaccination uptake was 65.2% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 58.1, 71.8), with 17.7% (95% CI: 12.6, 23.7) having received a booster dose. Concerns about safety and side effects were the primary reasons for vaccine hesitancy. While HCWs generally believed that getting vaccinated for diseases such as measles and tuberculosis can help prevent sickness or death, with 70.5% ( Conclusion: Healthcare workers in Kampala had high vaccine uptake, but safety concerns remain. Targeted communication strategies from the Ministry of Health are needed to address these concerns and further increase vaccine confidence. Contribution: This study reveals specific reasons for vaccine hesitancy among HCWs in an African urban setting. These insights inform interventions to improve vaccine uptake in this key population.

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COVID-19;healthcare workerhealth facilitiesUgandavaccine hesitancyvaccine uptake

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