Trusted sources of information on COVID-19 vaccines during the pandemic in Uganda. A crosssectional study
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Date
2023-10-17Author
Oloya, Johnson Nyeko
Alema, Nelson Onira
Okot, Christopher
Olal, Emmanuel
Ikoona, Eric Nzirakaindi
Oyat, Freddy Wathum Drinkwater
Steven, Baguma
Ochula, Denish Omoya
Olwedo, Patrick Odong
Pebolo, Francis Pebalo
Atim, Pamela Okot
Okot, Godfrey Smart
Nantale, Ritah
Aloyo, Judith
Kitara, David Lagoro
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Background.
COVID-19 has dramatically impacted communities worldwide, especially in developing countries. To successfully control the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 80% vaccination coverage was required, and the flow of correct information to the population was critical. However, misinformation and disinformation could impact this, increasing COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in some communities. Several studies have assessed the effect of misinformation and disinformation on COVID-19 vaccine acceptance
and other responses to the pandemic in the African continent. Thus, the most trusted sources of information on COVID-19 vaccines to the population is critical for successfully managing and controlling the pandemic. This study aimed to assess the most trusted sources of information on COVID-19 vaccines during the pandemic in northern Uganda.