This study focuses on public perceptions of the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines, among Tanzanians living in urban areas. Specifically, the study examined people’s understanding of the COVID-19 pandemic, perceptions of people towards COVID-19 vaccination, socio-economic disparities in COVID-19 vaccine preferences, and mechanisms of coping with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Results show that COVID-19-related concerns seemed to have a strong influence on the decision to vaccinate i.e., those who were highly concerned about being infected with the disease, such as the elderly, health workers, and those with chronic diseases – were less likely to refuse the vaccine compared to others. The analysis revealed that there are no large differences between men and women, such that both sexes either support the vaccination as safe, while others oppose it.
The study highlights some of the inputs that could be added to facilitate vaccination processes as the benefits of vaccines still outweigh the risks at present. READ ON…