COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Zimbabwe and Sierra Leone: an application of Health Belief Model constructs

COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Zimbabwe and Sierra Leone: an application of Health Belief Model constructs

Abstract Introduction While African countries, in general, experienced a milder COVID-19 impact compared to Western nations, they faced challenges with vaccine uptake. Specifically, Zimbabwe and Sierra Leone saw vaccine acceptance rates below global averages. This research delves into the underlying...

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Main Authors: Simon Ssentongo, Alex Muhereza, Morie Mustapha, Ruth Gemi, Dennis Cherian, Rebecca Waugh, Benjamin Crookston, Cougar Hall, Mary Linehan, Hayden Borg, Joshua West
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-02-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
COVID-19 vaccine uptake
Behavior change theory
Zimbabwe
Sierra Leone
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-21610-0
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