COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Ethiopia in 2021: a multicenter cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Worldwide, hesitancy to be immunized against SARS-CoV-2 is the most common barrier to reducing COVID-19 incidence. Our study investigated determinants for hesitancy and will be helpful to community mobilizers, health professionals and policymakers.

Objective

To assess the prevalence and determinants of hesitancy to COVID-19 vaccination among patients attending public hospitals in South Gondar zone, Ethiopia.

Methods

A multicenter facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted from 1 November to 30 December 2021 to assess the prevalence and determinants of hesitancy to COVID-19 vaccination. Chi-square test and multivariable logistic regression methods were employed using SPSS 23. Significance level was examined using an odds ratio at 95% CI. Multi-coll

SUBMITTER: Erega BB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9729579 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature