COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among indigenous people in Sudan: An incipient crisis

Swed, Sarya; Mohamed, Tasneem; Sakkour, Rama; Motawea, Karam R.; Bohsas, Haidara

doi:10.1016/j.amsu.2022.103379

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“…In our study, the primary reason for not taking the vaccine among the delayer group was unavailability/ inaccessibility of the vaccine. This finding suggests that the level of hesitancy may not be a real hesitation, but rather related to barriers to vaccination accessibility [1] , [8] , [26] , [36] , [37] . A qualitative study was conducted in seven Arab countries to identify barriers and enablers to vaccination.…”

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confidence: 89%

Low uptake of COVID-19 vaccines in Wad Medani City, Gezira State, Sudan: Hesitancy and poor accessibility

Elmustafa,

Wedaa,

Babiker

et al. 2023

Vaccine: X

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 89%

Low uptake of COVID-19 vaccines in Wad Medani City, Gezira State, Sudan: Hesitancy and poor accessibility

Elmustafa,

Wedaa,

Babiker

et al. 2023

Vaccine: X

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“…Vaccine hesitancy persists across various communities throughout the world [28] and has been widely documented in Canada [29,30], India [31,32], Sudan [33], and Yemen [34]. Disparities in vaccine uptake in the US, especially among minorities, have also been well documented, including among Hispanics and Blacks [35], and during the course of this study, indigenous populations including Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islanders [9,[36][37][38].…”

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Opposing Role of Trust as a Modifier of COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake in an Indigenous Population

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Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders (NHPIs) were disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 and remain significantly under-vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2. To understand vaccine hesitancy, we surveyed 1124 adults residing in a region with one of the lowest vaccination rates in Hawaii during our COVID-19 testing program. Probit regression analysis revealed that race/ethnicity was not directly associated with the probability of vaccine uptake. Instead, a higher degree of trust in official sources of COVID-19 information increased the probability of vaccination by 20.68%, whereas a higher trust in unofficial sources decreased the probability of vaccination by 12.49% per unit of trust. These results revealed a dual and opposing role of trust on vaccine uptake. Interestingly, NHPIs were the only racial/ethnic group to exhibit a significant positive association between trust in and consumption of unofficial sources of COVID-19 information, which explained the vaccine hesitancy observed in this indigenous population. These results offer novel insight relevant to COVID-19 mitigation efforts in minority populations.

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“…The study adopted a sequential mixed approach (SMA) which entails starting with in-depth interviews with two experts, followed by structured questionnaires to combine qualitative and quantitative data about the virus. Since more than 70% of the COVID-19 reported cases in the country were in Khartoum State 26 . Khartoum City has been surveyed only, with surrounding capital states, particularly Omdurman and North Khartoum, being excluded due to security reasons.…”

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Cross-sectional study: mindset towards Coronavirus in developing countries and lessons learned: the case of Sudan

Omer,

Khalid,

Zakaria

et al. 2024

Annals of Medicine &Amp; Surgery

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Introduction: People’s mindset towards COVID-19 in developing countries has an impact on how they perceive and react to the preventative measures taken by the governments to contain the virus. Understanding the factors influencing the mindset and identifying lessons learned amidst COVID-19 are critical to inform any future intervention strategy. Methods: This was a cross-sectional, community-based study conducted to assess the mindset changes and lessons learned post-COVID-19 in developing countries, focusing on Sudan. The study adopted a sequential mixed approach (SMA), combining qualitative and quantitative methods. The study used a structured questionnaire with 300 respondents and in-depth interviews with two experts. To identify the factors influencing the mindset of the people towards COVID-19, the study employed logistic regression. The data was analyzed using SPSS software. Results: Of the total (N = 300) respondents, 59.0% are female, 59.3% are between the ages of 20 and 39, 79.7% have a university education, 25.3% have the Coronavirus, and 42.3% has their family or relative contracted the virus. Further, only 22.7% had taken the vaccine. Reasons for vaccine hesitancy include lack of trust (29.5%), fear of side effects (24.1%), and absence of the need to travel outside the country (25.5%). When the virus first appeared, 77.3% thought it posed a health risk, while 22.7% perceived it as a hoax or conspiracy. After three years, 73% still regarded it as a health threat, while 27% believed it was a hoax or conspiracy. The mindset was found to be influenced by age, history of the disease, the extent of trust in foreign media coverage, and the belief in the effectiveness of the vaccination. Conclusion: Assessing the mindset towards the virus and identifying the lessons learned from the pandemic could be of vital importance to control the spread of the virus in developing countries. Making use of such lessons and influencing the mindset of the people towards positive attitudes and behaviors are required to enhance the effectiveness of the health precaution measures adopted. Further research is required on the public’s mistrust of foreign media coverage and the contribution of local media to educate the public about the virus, particularly among the elderly.

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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among indigenous people in Sudan: An incipient crisis

Cited by 6 publications

References 6 publications

Low uptake of COVID-19 vaccines in Wad Medani City, Gezira State, Sudan: Hesitancy and poor accessibility

Low uptake of COVID-19 vaccines in Wad Medani City, Gezira State, Sudan: Hesitancy and poor accessibility

Opposing Role of Trust as a Modifier of COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake in an Indigenous Population

Cross-sectional study: mindset towards Coronavirus in developing countries and lessons learned: the case of Sudan

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