COVID-19 Ramifications: A Scientific Approach to Bridge the Existing Gap between COVID Vaccines Hesitancy and Effectiveness

Avicenna J Med. 2023 Jan 13;13(1):15-22. doi: 10.1055/s-0042-1760338. eCollection 2023 Jan.

Abstract

The 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has been a major dilemma all over the world since December 2019. Several types of COVID-19 vaccines were developed for public utilization to halt the widespread of the disease; however, vaccine hesitancy is one major factor that prevents a successful control of this pandemic. This study aimed to summarize the different kinds of available COVID-19 vaccines and their effectiveness, and to assess the associated factors regarding vaccine hesitancy of the general population to bridge the gap existing between the two factors. 1 3.

Keywords: Covid-19; coronavirus; vaccine effectiveness; vaccine hesitancy.

Publication types

  • Review