| dc.description.abstract | The main objective of the study was to assess socio-economic and demographic factors
associated with the acceptance of covid 19 vaccines among Ugandan citizens. A cross-sectional
survey was adopted and primary data was collected from 150 respondents sampled randomly
from different households in Kasubi using a questionnaire approach designed in a kobo tool box.
Simple random. Data cleaning and analysis was done using STATA 15.0. Multiple logistic
regression was used to investigate the influence of demographic and so-economic factors on the
acceptance of covid-19 vaccines.
The study findings indicated that out of the total respondents sampled, majority (66.67%)
reported that they would accept covid 19 vaccines, majority (56.67%) were aged 40 years and
above and the minority (20%) were aged between 17 to 29 years. Majority (76.67%) were males.
Majority (61.33%) were Christians and minority belonged to other religions (12.67%). Majority
(72%) were married. Majority (38%) had secondary education, and minority had no formal
education at all (14.67%). Majority (75.33%) were employed.
The findings showed that age was associated with the acceptance of Covid 19 vaccines i.e.,
respondents who were aged 40 years and above were more likely to accept vaccines as compared
to those aged 17 to 29 years (OR=6.697, p= 0.004). Marital status was also significant and those
who were married were more likely to accept Covid 19 vaccines as compared to those who were
not (OR=7.280, p= 0.001). Education level was also significant and that those with secondary
education were more likely to accept Covid 19 vaccines as compared to those with no formal
education (OR=8.311, p= 0.008). Those with a tertiary education were more likely to accept
vaccines compared to those with no formal education (OR= 13.563, p =0.002). Employment
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status was also significant i.e., respondents who were employed were more likely to accept covid
19 vaccines compared to those with no employment at all (OR=3.886, p= 0.022).
Findings indicated that age, marital status, education level and employment status had an effect
on acceptance of Covid 19 vaccines religion did not. The study recommended that sensitization
of the public about the importance of accepting Covid 19 vaccines especially for people in old
ages should be done because Covid 19 easily weakens and kills old people due to their weak
immune system. Setting up more schools and institutions so as to have more informed citizens
who can easily understand the health benefits derived from accepting Covid 19 vaccines | en_US |
