Investigating Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Soweto, Lilanda and Mandevu in Lusakaprovince, Zambia

Domboka Robert Pedzisai; Mubanga S. Daniel; Msoni Joseph; Chisebe Sylvester; Machala Gabriel; Mwiinga Preston; Ndovorwi Alexios; Hembrom Sabita; Zulu M’gawa Phillip; Kayumba Linah

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2023.v05i05.6121

Investigating Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Soweto, Lilanda and Mandevu in Lusakaprovince, Zambia

Author(s)	Domboka Robert Pedzisai, Mubanga S. Daniel, Msoni Joseph, Chisebe Sylvester, Machala Gabriel, Mwiinga Preston, Ndovorwi Alexios, Hembrom Sabita, Zulu M’gawa Phillip, Kayumba Linah
Country	Zambia
Abstract	This research report investigated the COVID-19 vaccines hesitancy in Soweto, Lilanda and Mandevu markets of Lusaka Province, Zambia. The study explored how to develop and implement literature to increase knowledge about COVID -19 and reduce vaccine hesitancy in urban and peri-urban areas of Zambia. In this educational research report, a mixed research approach (qualitative and quantitative research methods) was employed whereby random sampling procedure was used to select participants. Data was mostly obtained from primary sources from the three aforementioned markets through self-made questionnaires and interview guides.The data obtained showed that there were several factors that led to people’s hesitancy in getting vaccinated against Covid -19. They were in form of traditional, scientific and religious beliefs that people had towards the Covid-19 vaccines. The study showed that more than 70% of the target population in the markets was not vaccinated against Covid-19 with only less than 30% percent of the population vaccinated.The study further showed that the elderly and Civic Leaders played a major role in sensitizing the markets populace against Covid-19 and the benefits of getting vaccinated against the pandemic. It was further observed that the women and elderly in the markets were more receptive to the campaign of getting vaccinated against Covid-19 than their men and young counterparts respectively.
Keywords	Covid-19, vaccination, hesitancy, beliefs, traditional, religion and science
Published In	Volume 5, Issue 5, September-October 2023
Published On	2023-09-08
Cite This	Investigating Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Soweto, Lilanda and Mandevu in Lusakaprovince, Zambia - Domboka Robert Pedzisai, Mubanga S. Daniel, Msoni Joseph, Chisebe Sylvester, Machala Gabriel, Mwiinga Preston, Ndovorwi Alexios, Hembrom Sabita, Zulu M’gawa Phillip, Kayumba Linah - IJFMR Volume 5, Issue 5, September-October 2023. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2023.v05i05.6121
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2023.v05i05.6121
Short DOI	https://doi.org/gsp9fd

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