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CAPRI Examines the Factors Contributing to Vaccine Hesitancy in Jamaica

Submitted by relations_682 Thu, 03/24/2022 - 13:29

Jamaica began its COVID-19 vaccination programme in March 2021, but Jamaica’s vaccination rate is the second lowest in the Caribbean region, and despite an adequate supply of vaccines, demand remains low. Jamaica is almost certain to fail to reach the desired goal of vaccinating 65 percent of the population by March 31, 2022. This report aims to explore why the uptake of vaccines in Jamaica is so low and what we can do to improve this.

Study: Distrust of Gov't, vaccine caused low vax rate

Submitted by relations_682 Thu, 03/24/2022 - 13:17

Jamaica Observer, Saturday, March 12, 2022.

BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS
 

WITH the Government set to miss its target of vaccinating 65 per cent of Jamaicans against the novel coronavirus by this month end, independent public policy think tank Caribbean Policy Research Institute (CAPRI) says a recent study has shown that the anaemic response results from a high rate of distrust, both in the Administration and the vaccine.

Long Shot - Observer

Submitted by relations_682 Thu, 03/24/2022 - 13:13

Extracted from the Jamaica Observer.

 

Study: Distrust of Gov't, vaccine caused low vax rate
Saturday, March 12, 2022
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS
Senior staff reporter

 

WITH the Government set to miss its target of vaccinating 65 per cent of Jamaicans against the novel coronavirus by this month end, independent public policy think tank Caribbean Policy Research Institute (CAPRI) says a recent study has shown that the anaemic response results from a high rate of distrust, both in the Administration and the vaccine.

Long Shot: Aiming to Reduce Vaccine Hesitancy

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Submitted by relations_682 Thu, 03/24/2022 - 13:00

This report explores the underlying factors contributing to the low uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine in Jamaica. It also delves into the psychographic and demographic profile of those who are unwilling to get vaccinated.

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Long Shot: Aiming to Reduce Vaccine Hesitancy

March, 2022
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Jamaica began its COVID-19 vaccination programme in March 2021, but Jamaica’s vaccination rate is the second lowest in the Caribbean region, and despite an adequate supply of vaccines, demand remains low. Jamaica is almost certain to fail to reach the desired goal of vaccinating 65 percent of the population by March 31, 2022. This report aims to explore why the uptake of vaccines in Jamaica is so low and what we can do to improve this.

Long Shot: Aiming to Reduce Vaccine Hesitancy

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