Major theme (Main) | Sub-theme | Code | Frequency |
---|---|---|---|
Lay theories of COVID-19 refusal | |||
Beliefs concerning the COVID-19 vaccine | |||
 |  | Non-existence of COVID-19 | 17 |
 |  | Immunity | 6 |
 |  | Non-existence of vaccines | 4 |
 |  | Vaccines meant for the sick | 5 |
 |  | Meant to reduce Africa’s population | 16 |
 |  | Triggers other health complications | 11 |
 |  | Causes financial loss | 11 |
 |  | Political mistrust | 14 |
 |  | COVID-19 vaccine not permitted by God | 3 |
 |  | Prayer averts COVID-19 | 6 |
Proposed recommendations for vaccine uptake | |||
 |  | Persuasive communication | 11 |
 |  | Publication of information on those who died of COVID-19 | 6 |
 |  | Providing evidence on tests conducted on the COVID-19 vaccine | 9 |
 |  | Testing before vaccination | 6 |
 |  | Provision of care to those that experience side effects | 8 |
 |  | Explaining why varied vaccines are used | 5 |