Determinants of COVID-19 Vaccination Rates Among Residents of Kwahu South Municipality in Ghana's Eastern Region - Takeaways - MDSpire

Determinants of COVID-19 Vaccination Rates Among Residents of Kwahu South Municipality in Ghana's Eastern Region

  • By

  • Gifty Love Asabekah

  • David Mensah Otoo

  • Ebenezer Efichie

  • Diana Ayinpokbila Akila

  • Naomi Hagan

  • Anthony Zunuo Dongdem

  • March 13, 2026

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    COVID-19 vaccination rates in Kwahu South municipality are low, with only 23% of the targeted population fully vaccinated by February 2022.

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    Factors influencing vaccine uptake include sociodemographic variables, low perceived risk, fear of side effects, and misinformation.

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    The municipality has faced high COVID-19 prevalence, straining local health systems despite the implementation of national health measures.

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    Vaccine hesitancy is fueled by misconceptions and conspiracy theories, including fears of DNA alteration and sterilization.

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    The study aims to identify determinants of vaccine uptake to inform targeted public health interventions and improve vaccination rates.

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Determinants of COVID-19 Vaccination Rates Among Residents of Kwahu South Municipality in Ghana's Eastern Region

  • by Gifty Love Asabekah, David Mensah Otoo, Ebenezer Efichie, Diana Ayinpokbila Akila, Naomi Hagan, Anthony Zunuo Dongdem

  • March 13, 2026

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