Understanding the Key Drivers of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Ghana

By ALEXIS GOZO, EMILY O’REILLY

EMS300 Student Conference 2026

Slide 1: Understanding the Key Drivers of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Ghana. A full description follows.

Summary

The presentation explores the key drivers of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Ghana, highlighting its growing prevalence during the pandemic. It employs the 5C framework—Confidence, Complacency, Collective responsibility, Calculation, and Constraints—to analyse factors influencing hesitancy. Methodologically, the study screened numerous sources, ultimately including 24 studies. Results indicate a mean vaccine hesitancy of 40.55%, primarily driven by confidence-related issues. The conclusion suggests that while the 5C framework is useful, it may require cultural adaptation, and further research is needed to develop tailored strategies for enhancing vaccine uptake.