Bongomin, FelixOlum, RonaldAndia-Biraro, IreneNakwagala, Frederick NelsonHudow Hassan, KhalidNassozi, Dianah RhodaKaddumukasa, MarkByakika-Kibwika, PaulineKiguli, SarahKirenga, Bruce J.2022-01-122022-01-122021Bongomin, 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/ 2049936121102437610.1177/ 20499361211024376https://nru.uncst.go.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/1209Immunization 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.enCOVID-19High-risk populationUgandaVaccinesArticle