The impact of information sources on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and resistance in sub-Saharan Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Vaccination remains the most powerful weapon against the emergence of new variants of coronavirus (COVID-19). However, false information about COVID-19 vaccines through various platforms including social media remains a major threat to global public health. This study examined the impact of information sources on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and resistance in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).

Methods

A validated web-based cross-sectional study was conducted from 14 March to 16 May 2021, and was administered in both French and English to 2572 participants aged 18 years and over. Data on sociodemographic characteristics, medical and vaccination history, and the information sources (mainstream media and social media) used by the participants during the pandemic were obtained.

SUBMITTER: Osuagwu UL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9816548 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature