Global COVID-19 vaccine acceptance rate: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A vaccine against COVID-19 is a vital tool in managing the current pandemic. It is becoming evident that an effective vaccine would be required to control COVID-19. Effective use of vaccines is very important in controlling pandemics and paving the way for an acceptable exit strategy. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis aims to determine the global COVID-19 acceptance rate that is necessary for better management of COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

This review was conducted based on Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis protocols and considered the studies conducted on acceptance and/or hesitancy of COVID-19 vaccine. Articles were searched using electronic databases including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, CINAHL, and

SUBMITTER: Mengistu DA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9773145 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature