[Factors associated with Covid 19 vaccines Hesitancy in Mali, household survey, 2021].

Abstract

Introduction: The objective is to evaluate factors associated with Covid 19 vaccine hesitancy in Mali.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among the general population aged 18 and over, in rural and urban areas in Mali. Two-stage sampling was used. The number of participants to be surveyed was determined using probability proportional to size. For the identification of the households, we used the technique of the coordinates of the satellite positioning system. Logistic regression was applied to examine associations.

Results: The age group of 31 to 59 years represented 58.04% of the participants. The male sex represented with 53.26. Vaccination coverage represented 29.13% and hesitation to vaccination represented 49.30%. Participants who aged up to 60 are 49% less likely to hesitate to get vaccinated.

Conclusion: Public health interventions targeted at populations in the age group 31 to 59, women living in urban areas and who have attended school could reduce hesitation to vaccinate against Covid-19.