Association of Demographic and Occupational Factors with SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Uptake in Kenya

The outbreak of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 has triggered adoption and diffusion of public and infection control measures.After numerous clinical trials, various brands of vaccines were developed to attenuate further spread of the virus.The vaccines come at a time when misinformation is scuttling synergies to fight the flu-like disease.Uncertainty surrounding the safety of the vaccines translates to fear of health outcomes among users yet hesitancy in vaccine uptake has direct threats to health.Using a digital cross-sectional survey data among 171 respondents that was conducted between 2 nd March and 5 th March 2021, the study reveals variation on the update of the vaccine.The study recommends public sensitization and education about the vaccines for greater proportion of acceptance and uptake.