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

20256 citationsOpen accessUniversity of Zambia

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.

Research topics

  • Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
  • Misinformation and Its Impacts
  • Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research

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DOI: 10.1177/20552076251326131

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