Understanding vaccine hesitancy: Insights from social media on polio, human papilloma virus, and COVID-19 in Zambia

These findings underscore the barriers to vaccine acceptance, emphasizing the critical need for transparent communication and community engagement. To improve vaccine uptake, public health strategies must address community-specific concerns, foster trust, and enhance the effectiveness of health communication efforts.

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Digital Health
Published
2025-03-01
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1177/20552076251326131
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8
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Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
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Understanding vaccine hesitancy: Insights from social media on polio, human papilloma virus, and COVID-19 in Zambia

Samuel Munalula Munjita
8 citations
Digital Health
Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
15.17
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Understanding vaccine hesitancy: Insights from social media on polio, human papilloma virus, and COVID-19 in Zambia

Samuel Munalula Munjita
article en
8 citations

Abstract

These findings underscore the barriers to vaccine acceptance, emphasizing the critical need for transparent communication and community engagement. To improve vaccine uptake, public health strategies must address community-specific concerns, foster trust, and enhance the effectiveness of health communication efforts.

Digital HealthVol. 11
University of Zambia (ZM)
Openalex Percentile: Top 1%
Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
15.17
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