Using community influencer groups to address COVID-19 misinformation and vaccine hesitancy in Uganda: a protocol for a prospective quasi-experimental study

Using community influencer groups to address COVID-19 misinformation and vaccine hesitancy in Uganda: a protocol for a prospective quasi-experimental study

Introduction Coronovirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) misinformation has been reported globally and locally. This has the potential to influence public risk perception and reduce the acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine. This study aims to determine the prevalence of COVID-19 misinformation and vaccine hes...

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Main Authors:	Freddy Eric Kitutu, Juliet Kiguli, Ronald Kiguba, Ronald Olum, Jacquellyn Nambi Ssanyu
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMJ Publishing Group 2022-08-01
Series:	BMJ Open
Online Access:	https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/12/8/e057994.full

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