Uptake of COVID-19 vaccines and associated factors among adults in Uganda: a cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

COVID-19 pandemic remains one of the most significant public health challenges ever faced globally. Vaccines are key to ending the pandemic as well as minimise its consequences. This study determined the uptake of COVID-19 vaccines and associated factors among adults in Uganda.

Design, setting and participants

We conducted a cross-sectional mobile phone survey among adults in Uganda.

Main outcome variable

Participants reported their uptake of COVID-19 vaccines.

Results

Of the participants contacted, 94% (1173) completed the survey. Overall, 49.7% had received COVID-19 vaccines with 19.2% having obtained a full dose and 30.5% an incomplete dose. Among the unvaccinated, 91.0% indicated intention to vaccinate. Major reasons for vaccine uptake were protec

SUBMITTER: Ndejjo R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10030279 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature