The impact of information sources on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and resistance in sub-Saharan Africa

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The impact of information sources on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and resistance in sub-Saharan Africa

Background: Vaccination remains the most powerful weapon against the emergence of new variants of coronavirus (COVID-19). However, false information about COVID-19 vaccines through various platforms including social media remains a major threat to global public health. This study examined the impact...

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Main Authors:	Osuagwu, U.L., Mashige, K.P., Ovenseri-Ogbomo, G., Envuladu, E.A., Abu, E.K., Miner, C.A., Timothy, C.G., Ekpenyong, B.N., Langsi, R., Amiebenomo, O.M., Oloruntoba, Richard, Goson, P.C., Charwe, D.D., Ishaya, T., Agho, K.E.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2023
Subjects:	Science & Technology Life Sciences & Biomedicine Public, Environmental & Occupational Health Coronavirus Facebook Media Africa Television Misinformation Survey Radio Healthcare workers Lockdown HEALTH COMMUNICATION Humans Adolescent Adult COVID-19 Vaccines COVID-19 Cross-Sectional Studies Information Sources Vaccination
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/94813

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