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. 2024 Sep 13;24(1):976.
doi: 10.1186/s12879-024-09882-0.

Coronavirus disease-19 vaccine uptake, willingness for vaccination, and associated Factors among chronic follow patients attending in the two comprehensive specialized hospitals of Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

Dessie Tegegne  1   2 , Mulu Kebede  3 , Henok Biresaw  4 , Astewle Andargie  3 , Mengistu Ewunetu  3 , Getenet Dessie  4   5
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Coronavirus disease-19 vaccine uptake, willingness for vaccination, and associated Factors among chronic follow patients attending in the two comprehensive specialized hospitals of Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

Dessie Tegegne et al. BMC Infect Dis. .

Abstract

Background: Even though the disease has spread throughout the world, with millions killed, global COVID-19 vaccination coverage remains low, particularly in developing countries. However, epidemiological data is lacking in the area. Hence, this study aimed to assess COVID-19 uptake, willingness for vaccination, and associated factors.

Method: A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted from May 1 to June 30, 2022, among patients attending chronic follow-up clinics in the two comprehensive specialized hospitals in Bahir Dar. The total sample size was 423. Participants were selected by a systematic random sampling technique. Data was gathered using a pre-tested questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS version 23. A descriptive analysis was performed. A binary logistic regression analysis was done to assess the association between variables. Variables with a p-value < 0.05 in the multi-variable logistic regression with a 95% confidence interval were considered statistically significant.

Results: The analysis included 400 out of 423 participants, representing a 95% response rate. The COVID-19 vaccination uptake was 46.8%, while the acceptance was 60.5%. About 56% and 68% of the respondents had good knowledge and a favorable attitude, respectively. Elderly people were 2.7 times more likely to be vaccinated. Similarly, urban residents were 3.94 times more vaccinated. The probability of being vaccinated among respondents with good knowledge and favorable attitudes was 70% and 79%, respectively. The willingness for vaccination increased among those individuals with favorable attitudes (AOR: 1.82). Urban people were less likely to accept vaccination (AOR: 0.46). Some participants misunderstood that vaccination may aggravate their disease condition.

Conclusion: The overall COVID-19 vaccine uptake and acceptance for vaccination were low compared to what was estimated by the WHO. Age, residence, knowledge, and attitude were associated with COVID-19 vaccine uptake and acceptance of vaccination. Besides, there was a high level of rumor about the status of the vaccine and risk factors. Hence, special emphasis is warranted to deliver centrally trusted information. Moreover, further nationwide studies are warranted in the future.

Keywords: COVID-19; Chronic follow-up; Factors; Vaccine uptake; Willingness.

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The authors declare no competing interests.

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Conceptual framework of a study on COVID-19 vaccine uptake, willingness for vaccination, and associated factors among chronic follow-up patients in the two comprehensive specialized hospitals of Bahir Dar, Ethiopia; from May 1 to June 30, 2022
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A bar graph showing respondents’ concerns or reasons for not taking the COVID-19 vaccine before among patients attending chronic follow-in the referral hospitals of Bahir Dar, Ethiopia; from May 1 to June 30, 2022
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A bar graph showing respondent’s concerns or reasons for COVID-19 vaccine refusal among chronic follow-up patients in the two comprehensive specialized hospitals of Bahir Dar, Ethiopia; from May 1 to June 30, 2022
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