Amplifying youth voices: young people's recommendations for policy and practice to enhance vaccine acceptability.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the need for increased vaccine availability and uptake, with vaccine hesitancy posing a significant barrier, particularly among young adults. Evidence from various countries highlight high levels of hesitancy among young people, necessitating targeted interventions. Engaging young adults as key stakeholders in shaping public health strategies is crucial, as their perspectives can enhance vaccine acceptance. This study aimed to assess the overall acceptability of the COVID-19 vaccine among young people and to explore the factors influencing their willingness or reluctance to be vaccinated now and in the future.

Methods

This study used qualitative data from 165 young adults in Nigeria, South Africa, and Zambia, to explore their

SUBMITTER: Somefun OD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11571648 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature