Usage of social media and Covid 19 vaccine hesitancy among medical students in Kericho County.

ABSTRACT: The recent Covid 19 pandemic revealed the global challenge posed by infectious diseases. Vaccines are a crucial tool in preventing pandemics, as evidenced by their success in controlling past outbreaks. The rise of information and communication technology has introduced social media platforms as potential game-changers in both preventing and managing future pandemics. However, these same platforms can also be a double-edged sword, hindering the uptake of essential vaccination services. This study investigated the association between social media use and vaccine hesitancy among medical students. The study was designed as an institution based cross sectional study of 423 medical students in Kenya Medical Training College and University of Kabianga in Kericho County. Stratified sampling was u

SUBMITTER: Anino CO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11341036 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature