Covid-19 - Factors promoting vaccine hesitancy and measures to address these in Ug
Center for Rapid Evidence Synthesis (ACRES)DRRES-55
This Rapid Response should be cited as
ACRES (2021) Covid-19 - Factors promoting vaccine hesitancy and measures to address these in Uganda; A Rapid Response Brief. Kampala: The Center For Rapid Evidence Synthesis
Summary
Background: Uganda rolled out the Covid-19 vaccination in March 2021 using a phased approach. Just like the observed slow uptake among initially prioritized groups, the estimated vaccine hesitancy in the general population ranges between 10% to 45%. Findings: Factors promoting Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy are individual/group influence, vaccine-related factors, and contextual factors. Measures against hesitancy centre around improving knowledge and awareness, increasing demand, and increasing access. Conclusion: It is essential to understand the drivers of vaccine hesitancy to design a tailored and contextualized intervention. A multi-faceted approach is more effective than a single one.