Conspiracy Beliefs of COVID-19 Vaccination in Ghana

Authors

  • Gloria Ahima Baffoe Department of Communication and Media Studies, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana.
  • Naa Korkor Leeyoo Watson Nortey Department of Communication and Media Studies, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/rdst/v4/2263B

Keywords:

Vaccination, COVID-19, conspiracy, beliefs

Abstract

This is an investigation that looked at Ghanaians' perceptions of COVID-19 vaccine conspiracy ideas in Ghana. The SARS-CoV-2 which is highly contagious, spread globally in a short period of time.  Most Ghanaians who believe in science and the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine in preventing the spread of the corona virus disease have gotten vaccinated and are eager to persuade others to get vaccinated as well. Others have differing opinions on the virus's existence and the vaccine's severe side effects if they take it. The COVID-19 vaccine, like certain other vaccinations intended to prevent certain diseases, has elicited varied reactions. The study's findings show that conspiracy theories about COVID-19 vaccination are not widely held in Ghana.  

   

Author Biographies

Gloria Ahima Baffoe, Department of Communication and Media Studies, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana.

 

 

Naa Korkor Leeyoo Watson Nortey, Department of Communication and Media Studies, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana.

 

 

Published

2022-05-17

How to Cite

Gloria Ahima Baffoe, & Naa Korkor Leeyoo Watson Nortey. (2022). Conspiracy Beliefs of COVID-19 Vaccination in Ghana. Research Developments in Science and Technology Vol. 4, 97–107. https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/rdst/v4/2263B

Issue

Research Developments in Science and Technology Vol. 4

Section

Chapters