Abstract: In this study, a SEIR
mathematical model incoporating stigmatization and vaccination is developed to asses the effect of stigma on vaccination and transmission dynamics of COVID-19. Unlike several earlier model studies on this condition, we took into account the impact of stigma on vaccination and transmission on COVID-19. The disease free equilibrium is calculated and its stability proven using the jacobian method, The endemic equilibrium is also evaluated and stablity proven by Hurwitz criteria. The parameters are estimated using available data from the ministry of health and available lierature review. Finally numerical analysis validate the prediction of the model.
Keywords: COVID-19 spread dynamics, mathematical modelling, vaccination.
Title: Mathematical Modelling of the Impact of stigmatization on Vaccination and on the Spread of COVID -19 in Kenya
Author: Sharon Chebet,
George Kimathi, Mary Wainaina
International Journal of Mathematics and Physical Sciences Research
ISSN 2348-5736 (Online)
Vol. 10, Issue 1, April 2022 - September 2022
Page No: 68-81
Research Publish Journals
Website: www.researchpublish.com
Published Date: 26-September-2022
