COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among high-risk populations in Uganda
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Date
2021
Authors
Bongomin, Felix
Olum, Ronald
Andia-Biraro, Irene
Nakwagala, Frederick Nelson
Hudow Hassan, Khalid
Nassozi, Dianah Rhoda
Kaddumukasa, Mark
Byakika-Kibwika, Pauline
Kiguli, Sarah
Kirenga, Bruce J.
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Publisher
Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease
Abstract
Immunization is an important strategy for controlling the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 vaccination was recently launched in Uganda, with prioritization to healthcare workers and high-risk individuals. In this study, we aimed to determine the acceptability of COVID-19 vaccine among persons at high risk of COVID-19 morbidity and mortality in Uganda.
Methods: Between 29 March and 14 April 2021, we conducted a cross-sectional survey consecutively recruiting persons at high risk of severe COVID-19 (diabetes mellitus, HIV and cardiovascular disease) attending Kiruddu National Referral Hospital outpatient clinics. A trained research nurse administered a semi-structured questionnaire assessing demographics, COVID-19 vaccine related attitudes and acceptability. Descriptive statistics, bivariate and multivariable analyses were performed using STATA 16.
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Keywords
COVID-19, High-risk population, Uganda, Vaccines
Citation
Bongomin, F., Olum, R., Andia-Biraro, I., Nakwagala, F. N., Hassan, K. H., Nassozi, D. R., ... & Kirenga, B. J. (2021). COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among high-risk populations in Uganda. Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease, 8, 20499361211024376. DOI: 10.1177/ 20499361211024376