Kolaborasi Multi-Sektor dalam Meningkatkan Penerimaan terhadap Vaksinasi COVID-19 di Indonesia

Abstract

This article discuses collaborative intervention strategies to improve community acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination in effort to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 is a highly contagious and pathogenic viral infection of SARS-CoV-2 causes the severe acute respiratory syndrome and has resulted in a significant loss of life worldwide. Furthermore, the consequences of deteriorating people's welfare cannot be avoided because economic activity is stifled. The COVID-19 vaccination policy is the most effective way to achieve herd immunity which is much cheaper than medication. This policy transition requires support from COVID-19 vaccination coverage, where public acceptance of the vaccine is critical. Vaccination acceptance is a behaviour that results from a complex decision-making process and can be influenced by a variety of factors. The role of health workers alone will not suffice to reach the target of herd immunity. It is critical to have collaborative efforts from the federal government to the community level in implementing vaccine mandate policies, outreach and education activities, provide access to services, and risk communication strategies.