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Exploring the drivers of hesitancy toward coronavirus disease 2019 vaccine among Syrian refugees residing in Mount Lebanon: A qualitative study.
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Objectives: Refugee populations had a lower uptake of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines, partly because of vaccine hesitancy. Individual acceptability of vaccination is deeply tied with one's socio-cultural context. This study aimed to explore the reasons for COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among middle-aged adults of Syrian refugees in Mount Lebanon. Methods: The study used a qualitative design with a non-probability convenience sampling approach. 18 semi-structured interviews were conducted in 2022 among middle-aged Syrian refugees recruited from two primary health care centers in Mount Lebanon. Data was analyzed inductively using thematic content analysis. Results: Five key drivers for COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy were revealed: limited knowledge, the COVID-19 vaccine's non-mandatory status, socio-cultural factors, limited access to health professionals, and negative perceptions of the way pharmaceutical companies developed the vaccines. Limited knowledge about COVID-19 functioned as a foundational factor influencing other drivers of hesitancy, including fear, mistrust, and susceptibility to misinformation and infodemics. Participants emphasized that improving access to accurate and understandable information about the COVID-19 vaccine may help address misinformation and reduce hesitancy. Conclusion: The study highlights the need for public health professionals to address vaccine hesitancy barriers to optimize vaccine intake and protect the community health among refugees.
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