Demand for COVID-19 vaccines in poor urban settlements in Ghana
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2021-08
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Now that COVID-19 vaccines are slowly being supplied around the world, the demand for vaccinations becomes crucial. A survey in Accra, Ghana, reveals that 70% of the urban poor is willing to receive a vaccine, similar to most high-income countries but lower than for the average Ghanaian and many other African countries. For the 30% who are hesitant about the COVID-19 vaccine, the fear of side effects is the biggest concern. Residents who are well informed about the COVID-19 crisis and those who trust their government are far more likely to demand the vaccine. Just under half of the urban poor would be willing to pay for a vaccine and 30% are for compulsory vaccinations. Misinformation about the vaccination is limited, but lack of knowledge – especially about the roll out of vaccines – is still a challenge.
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NADEL Center for Development and Cooperation, ETH Zurich
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Covid-19; vaccination; Development Economics
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03808 - Günther, Isabel / Günther, Isabel