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Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccination at Different Hypothetical Efficacy and Safety Levels in Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Web-based Survey
Author/Authors
Akele ، Richard Yomi Department of Biomedical Science - School of Applied Science - University of Brighton , Enitan ، Seyi Samson Department of Medical Laboratory Science - School of Public and Allied Health - Babcock University , Adejumo ، Esther Ngozi Department of Medical Laboratory Science - Babcock University , Durosinmi ، Abiodun Department of Medical Laboratory Science - State Hospital , Ezigbo ، Eyiuche Doris Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences - Faculty of Health Sciences Technology - University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus , Itodo ، Grace Eleojo Department of Medical Microbiology - Federal Medical Centre , Abdulsalam ، Adedeji Abimbola Department of Medical Laboratory Science - Afe Babalola University , Dada ، Michael Olugbamila Department of Medical Laboratory Science - School of Public and Allied Health - Babcock University , Edafetanure-Ibeh ، Okeoghene Marcel Department of Environmental and Occupational Health - School of Public Health - Texas A M University , Oyedoyin ، Oyekan Ifeoluwa Department of Medical Laboratory Science - State Hospital , Yelpoji ، Polit Umanka Department of Medical Laboratory Science - Faculty of Health Sciences And Technology - University of Jos , Idoko ، Abah Michael Department of Hematology and Blood Group Serology - Federal College of Veterinary and Medical Laboratory Technology , Opeyemi ، Ogunwola Oluwatosin Department of Medical Laboratory Science - Bola Tinubu Health and Diagnostic Center - Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) , Nmesomachi ، Ogbuji Sylvia Department of Pathology - 68 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital Yaba , Okafor ، Edwin Nkemjika Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences - Faculty of Health Sciences Technology - University of Nigeria. Enugu Campus , Oyekale ، Adesola Oyekunle Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Ogbomoso
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47
Abstract
Introduction: Vaccine hesitancy is a global phenomenon and vaccination efforts against the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may be hampered by it. This study assessed the acceptance rate of COVID-19 vaccination at different hypothetical efficacy and safety levels in Nigeria. Methods: This web-based study was conducted among a selected Nigerian population between the month of February and May 2021 using an online self-administered structured questionnaire hosted by Survey Monkey. WhatsApp, Twitter and Facebook were used to disseminate the invitation to take the poll. Results: The finding of this study revealed that a larger proportion of the participants were males (53.9%), within the age group of 31-40 years (25.6%) and earn an average income of less than $500 per month. Individuals between the ages of 21 and 30 years and 31 to 40 years showed the highest levels of acceptability for the COVID-19 vaccine at 95% efficacy and 5% adverse effects. The older age group ( 51 years and above) had the least vaccine acceptance rate (3.3%) at 75% vaccine efficacy and 20% side effect. Respondents who held the belief that vaccinations are essential for their health had a higher chance to accept the COVID-19 vaccine with OR: 0.76; 50%CI (0.00-0.00), OR: 95%CI (0.000-0.000), OR: 1.23; 95%CI (0.193-7.860) and OR: 0.696; 95%CI (0.048-10.047) based on religion, the occurrence of diabetes, pulmonary disease, and Hypertension, respectively. Conclusion: The results of this research indicate that vaccine acceptance rates are negatively correlated with participants ages.
Keywords
COVID , 19 , Efficacy , Nigeria , Safety , Vaccine
Journal title
Vaccine Research
Journal title
Vaccine Research
Record number
2763527
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