Increasing COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among the general population while maintaining autonomy [*see note below]
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/21645515.2021.1922265
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Senkyire Ephraim Kumi, ( RN)
The Network:TUFH Fellow 2020
“Without rural nursing workforce rural healthcare would collapse and we can not achieve universal health coverage and SDGs”
“The means of strengthening health system is through PRIMARY HEALTHCARE”
“ Missed gaps in delivering Primary HealthCare Services can be met as more health workers are trained and equipped with knowledge and skills”.
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[*Note from HIFA moderator (Neil PW): Here are the citation and abstract:
CITATION: Increasing COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among the general population while maintaining autonomy
Dorcas Serwaa,, Emmanuel Lamptey, Ephraim Kumi Senkyire
Human vaccines & immunotherapeutics
2021, VOL. 17, NO. 12, 5139–5141
https://doi.org/10.1080/21645515.2021.1922265
ABSTRACT
The accelerated dissemination of coronavirus disease, its effects on the general public and healthcare system have been unparalleled. COVID-19 vaccination is critical for reducing the alarming incidence of the infection, promoting herd immunity, preventing associated mortality and morbidity, and maintaining public health and safety. Through the development of COVID-19 vaccines, many people are keen to protect themselves against the virus; however, the willingness for vaccination especially in Africa, is far below what is required to stop the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, there is an immediate need to implement plans aimed at increasing population vaccine willingness. The slippery slope is whether sanctions, bans and restriction should be imposed on hesitant persons, since transmission of the epidemic can be prevented through stringent enforcement of the control barriers, while eradicating the disease
would necessitate vaccination. This commentary provides recommendations about how to increase population vaccine acceptance while maintaining autonomy.]
