A Descriptive-Multivariate Analysis of Community Knowledge, Confidence, and Trust in COVID-19 Clinical Trials among Healthcare Workers in Uganda.
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Kasozi Keneth Iceland, Laudisoit Anne, Osuwat Lawrence Obado, Batiha Gaber El-Saber, Al Omairi Naif E, Aigbogun Eric, Ninsiima Herbert Izo, Usman Ibe Michael, DeTora Lisa M, MacLeod Ewan Thomas, Nalugo Halima, Crawley Francis P, Bierer Barbara E, Mwandah Daniel Chans, Kato Charles Drago, Kiyimba Kenedy, Ayikobua Emmanuel Tiyo, Lillian Linda, Matama Kevin, Nelly Mak Shui Ching, Onanyang David, Pius Theophilus, Nalumenya David Paul, Ssebuufu Robinson, Rugambwa Nina Olivia, Musoke Grace Henry, Bardosh Kevin, Ochieng Juma John, Ssempijja Fred, Kyamanywa Patrick, Tumwine Gabriel, Alzahrani Khalid J, Welburn Susan Christina
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Background-misinformation and mistrust often undermines community vaccine uptake, yet information in rural communities, especially of developing countries, is scarce. This study aimed to identify major challenges associated with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine clinical trials among healthcare workers and staff in Uganda. Methods-a rapid exploratory survey was conducted over 5 weeks among 260 respondents (66% male) from healthcare centers across the country using an online questionnaire. Twenty-seven questions assessed knowledge, confidence, and trust scores on COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials from participants in 46 districts in Uganda. Results-we found low levels of knowledge (i.e., confusing COVID-19 with Ebola) with males being more informed than females (OR = 1.5, 95% CI: 0.7-3.0), and mistrust associated with policy decisions to promote herbal treatments in Uganda and the rushed international clinical trials, highlighting challenges for the upcoming Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccinations. Knowledge, confidence and trust scores were higher among the least educated (certificate vs. bachelor degree holders). We also found a high level of skepticism and possible community resistance to DNA recombinant vaccines, such as the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine. Preference for herbal treatments (38/260; 14.6%, 95% CI: 10.7-19.3) currently being promoted by the Ugandan government raises major policy concerns. High fear and mistrust for COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials was more common among wealthier participants and more affluent regions of the country. Conclusion-our study found that knowledge, confidence, and trust in COVID-19 vaccines was low among healthcare workers in Uganda, especially those with higher wealth and educational status. There is a need to increase transparency and inclusive participation to address these issues before new trials of COVID-19 vaccines are initiated.