Acceptance rate and risk perception towards the COVID-19 vaccine in Botswana.

Background: The COVID-19 disease burden continues to be high worldwide and vaccines continue to be developed to help combat the pandemic. Acceptance and risk perception for COVID-19 vaccines is unknown in Botswana despite the government's decision to roll out the vaccine nationally.

Objectives: This study aims to assess the acceptance rate and risk perception of COVID-19 vaccines amongst the general population in Botswana.