Vaccine hesitancy in context of COVID-19 in East Africa: systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The outbreak of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has had a significant impact on human lives, and the development of effective vaccines has been a promising solution to bring an end to the pandemic. However, the success of a vaccination program heavily relies on a significant portion of the population being vaccinated. Recent studies have indicated a rise in vaccine hesitancy over time and inconsistent factors affecting it. This study aimed to synthesis of the pooled prevalence of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and associated factors among various communities in East Africa.

Methods

The review encompassed relevant descriptive and observational studies conducted between January 1, 2020, and December 26, 2023. We browsed various databases, including PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopu

SUBMITTER: Alie MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11470748 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature