Publications by authors named "Mahwish Hayee"
Community health workers (CHWs) are a key part of the health workforce, with particular importance for reaching the most marginalised. CHWs' contributions during pandemics have received growing attention, including for COVID-19. This paper contributes to learning about CHWs' experiences during COVID-19, based on evidence from India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sierra Leone, Kenya and Ethiopia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCOVID-19 Vaccination Acceptance in the Context of the Health Belief Model: Comparative Cross-Sectional Study in Punjab, Pakistan.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
October 2022
Article Synopsis
- The study examines how the Health Belief Model (HBM) and Perceived Health Status (PHS) influence COVID-19 vaccination rates among individuals aged 40 and older in Punjab, Pakistan.
- A survey of 1,325 individuals revealed that a higher education level significantly correlated with positive HBM scores, with perceived benefits being the strongest predictor of vaccination uptake.
- To improve vaccination rates, the study suggests implementing combined strategies that leverage both technology and human resources to effectively address barriers and clearly communicate the benefits of COVID-19 vaccination.
COVID-19 has posed massive challenges related to health, economy, and the social fabric of the entire human population. To curb the spread of the virus, the Government of Pakistan initiated a vaccination campaign against COVID-19. The objective of this research was to assess the factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine acceptance or hesitancy.
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