Community Engagement And Influencer-Led Campaigns: Overcoming Vaccine Hesitancy During The COVID-19 Pandemic In The Union Territory Of Chandigarh
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| author | Jaswal, Dr. Nidhi Singh, Dr. Sukhbir |
| author_facet | Jaswal, Dr. Nidhi Singh, Dr. Sukhbir |
| contents | <p>Vaccine hesitancy, defined as the delay or refusal to accept vaccines despite their<br>availability, is a pressing concern in public health. This study delves into a specific case<br>of vaccine hesitancy within an urban community in the Union Territory of Chandigarh.<br>Notably, fears related to impotence and mortality emerged as significant drivers of<br>this hesitancy.<br>The study unveils a one-month awareness campaign that remarkably reduced vaccine<br>hesitancy within the community. Notably, individuals who received the vaccine<br>transformed into advocates, actively encouraging others to safeguard themselves and<br>their loved ones.<br>This case study underscores the paramount importance of tailored awareness<br>initiatives, robust community engagement, the inclusion of local influencers and<br>religious leaders, and precise targeting strategies in combatting vaccine hesitancy. It<br>showcases the formidable impact of evidence-based information in dispelling<br>misconceptions and emphasizes the pivotal role of trust in healthcare systems. These<br>invaluable lessons provide a roadmap for future vaccination campaigns, ensuring<br>broader acceptance and coverage, ultimately leading to enhanced public health<br>outcomes.</p> |
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| spellingShingle | Community Engagement And Influencer-Led Campaigns: Overcoming Vaccine Hesitancy During The COVID-19 Pandemic In The Union Territory Of Chandigarh Jaswal, Dr. Nidhi Singh, Dr. Sukhbir COVID-19 Corona virus vaccine hesitancy Pandemic Community Engagement <p>Vaccine hesitancy, defined as the delay or refusal to accept vaccines despite their<br>availability, is a pressing concern in public health. This study delves into a specific case<br>of vaccine hesitancy within an urban community in the Union Territory of Chandigarh.<br>Notably, fears related to impotence and mortality emerged as significant drivers of<br>this hesitancy.<br>The study unveils a one-month awareness campaign that remarkably reduced vaccine<br>hesitancy within the community. Notably, individuals who received the vaccine<br>transformed into advocates, actively encouraging others to safeguard themselves and<br>their loved ones.<br>This case study underscores the paramount importance of tailored awareness<br>initiatives, robust community engagement, the inclusion of local influencers and<br>religious leaders, and precise targeting strategies in combatting vaccine hesitancy. It<br>showcases the formidable impact of evidence-based information in dispelling<br>misconceptions and emphasizes the pivotal role of trust in healthcare systems. These<br>invaluable lessons provide a roadmap for future vaccination campaigns, ensuring<br>broader acceptance and coverage, ultimately leading to enhanced public health<br>outcomes.</p> |
| title | Community Engagement And Influencer-Led Campaigns: Overcoming Vaccine Hesitancy During The COVID-19 Pandemic In The Union Territory Of Chandigarh |
| topic | COVID-19 Corona virus vaccine hesitancy Pandemic Community Engagement |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17054999 |