MATHEMATICAL SIMULATION OF THE CONSEQUENCES OF SOCIAL AWARENESS AND VACCINATION ON THE DYNAMICS OF COVID-19 COMMUNICATION
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https://doi.org/10.53555/eijms.v11i1.81Keywords:
COVID-19 Dynamics, Mathematical Simulation, Social AwarenessAbstract
The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the critical importance of understanding how social awareness and vaccination influence the spread and control of infectious diseases. This study presents a comprehensive mathematical simulation model that investigates the combined effects of social awareness initiatives and vaccination campaigns on the dynamics of COVID-19 transmission. By integrating epidemiological parameters with behavioral factors, the model captures how increased public awareness—through education, media, and policy measures—affects individuals’ preventive behaviors such as social distancing, mask-wearing, and acceptance of vaccination. The simulation explores various scenarios reflecting different levels of social responsiveness and vaccine coverage, analyzing their impact on key outcomes such as infection rates, hospitalization, and mortality over time. Results demonstrate that higher social awareness significantly amplifies the effectiveness of vaccination programs, reducing disease transmission more rapidly and preventing potential resurgence. Moreover, the model highlights critical thresholds for vaccination rates required to achieve herd immunity, especially when combined with sustained public health messaging and adherence to preventive measures. This integrated approach underscores the need for coordinated strategies that simultaneously promote social awareness and maximize vaccination uptake to effectively mitigate the pandemic. The findings offer valuable insights for policymakers and health authorities to optimize intervention strategies, emphasizing that vaccination alone is insufficient without strong public engagement and awareness to control COVID-19’s spread in the community.
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