COVID‐19 Vaccine Uptake and Associated Factors Among Persons With Disabilities in Ghana's Ashanti Region
The study revealed a moderate level of COVID-19 vaccine uptake among PWDs in the Ashanti region, which may indicate some positive attitudes towards the prevention of the virus. However, there were disparities in the vaccine uptake by disability type, age, education, and employment status, which suggest the need for tailored interventions to address the specific needs and preferences of different subgroups of PWDs. The study also provides a basis for further research on the factors influencing COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among PWDs in Ghana and other similar settings. To enhance the vaccine coverage and equity among the marginalized groups in the region, more practical and inclusive strategies are needed to overcome the barriers and challenges faced by PWDs in accessing the COVID-19 vaccine.
Authors
- Abdul‐Aziz Seidu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9734-9054)
- Theophilus I. Emeto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3282-1861)
- Irene G. Ampomah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0732-7597)
Institutions
- Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine (AU)
- James Cook University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Health Science Reports
- Published
- 2024-11-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.70210
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.58
Funders
- James Cook University