COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Zimbabwe and Sierra Leone: an application of Health Belief Model constructs
Results underscore the significance and utility of theoretical constructs in understanding variations in vaccine uptake levels. They highlight the importance of relying on well-established theories to grasp decision-making mechanisms and to shape suggestions for behavior modification. Consequently, to boost vaccine acceptance, public health campaigns should focus on reshaping risk perceptions, addressing obstacles, emphasizing the advantages of getting vaccinated, and fostering a sense of self-efficacy within target communities.
Authors
- Benjamin T. Crookston (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3110-9562)
- Joshua H. West (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1086-3865)
- Mary Linehan
- Dennis Cherian (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0876-5281)
- Cougar Hall (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2927-6652)
- Simon Ssentongo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8991-1180)
- Alex Muhereza
- Ruth Gemi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-8851-4141)
- Rebecca E. Waugh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-5484-541X)
- Morie Mustapha
- Håkan Borg
Institutions
- Brigham Young University (US)
- Christian Health Association of Kenya (KE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-02-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-21610-0
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 8.67