Reducing COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and improving vaccine uptake in Nigeria

Journal of Public Health in Africa, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14(5), P. 5 - 5

Published: May 4, 2023

By May 30, 2022, there were 526,182,662 confirmed COVID- 19 cases and 6,286,057 deaths globally; of which Nigeria had recorded 256,028 3143 deaths. the same time, received a total 93.9 million doses COVID-19 vaccine, enough to vaccinate 25% population; however, only 27.4 people (13.3% population) at least one dose vaccine. This article examines available evidence on vaccine hesitancy in makes recommendations for improving its uptake. Major causes identified concerns around efficacy safety, disbelief existence severity disease, distrust government. To reduce improve coverage Nigeria, mapping acceptance across geographies demographics is needed, as well increased stakeholder communication, effective community engagement.

Language: Английский

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Nigerians’ attitudes and perceptions towards vaccine acceptance during and after the COVID-19 pandemic

Journal of Medicine Surgery and Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 2, P. 100066 - 100066

Published: Feb. 8, 2024

Nigeria struggles with infectious diseases, and vaccination has become instrumental in curbing them. The landscape of vaccine perceptions underwent changes the COVID-19 era. This study assesses evolution public attitudes towards post-COVID Nigeria, offering insights for policy advocacy to improve uptake. We searched PubMed Google Scholar keywords related "vaccination," "SARS-COV-2," "COVID-19", "Nigeria." Boolean operators MeSH terms were also used obtain relevant search results on PubMed. Executed December 2023, yielded 145 articles, which screened eligibility. Observational studies published English between 2020 2023 included. 28 articles eligible. Data extraction was then performed using a table, comprehensive narrative synthesis findings conducted. Pre-COVID coverage acceptance trended positively but fell short UN's SDG3 WHO's EPI targets. Cultural influences impacted pre-COVID uptake, while education, healthcare infrastructure, socioeconomic status influenced coverage. COVID-19, however, ushered challenges such as misinformation social media, doubts about safety efficacy, decreased trust government. Post-COVID indicate positive trajectories signaling recovery from pandemic-induced levels. highlights role perception shaping Nigeria. A multifaceted approach is imperative enhance address hesitancy, scale logistics. Strategic measures like community engagement, increased health sector investment emerge viable pathways fortify uptake

Language: Английский

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Knowledge, attitudes and barriers to uptake of COVID-19 vaccine in Uganda, February 2021

BMJ Global Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 10(3), P. e016959 - e016959

Published: March 1, 2025

Introduction Uganda planned to start its COVID-19 vaccination campaign in March 2021, prioritising healthcare workers, security personnel, elderly and people with comorbidities. However, the willingness receive vaccine potential barriers hindrances were unknown. To understand uptake of prior rollout, we explored communities’ knowledge, attitudes barriers. Methods We conducted a mixed-methods cross-sectional study Kampala Ankole subregions February 2021. For household survey, used three-stage sampling select three districts each subregion and, thereafter, 12 villages per district. One adult was interviewed. Additionally, focus group discussions key informant interviews explore vaccination. Modified Poisson regression identify factors associated Results Among 1728 respondents, 52% under 40 years old, 67% female. Fifty-nine percent those who had heard primarly obtained information from radio television (TV). Despite one-quarter reporting that they could cause death or genetic changes, 85% willing it. Persons less than take (76% vs 94%, adjusted prevalence ratio (aPR)=0.85, 95% CI: 0.81 0.89). Trust effectiveness non-vaccine preventive measures (aPR=0.89, 0.80 0.99), living urban areas (aPR=0.84, 0.76 0.91) lack on safety (aPR=0.91, 0.83 0.93) reduced interest taking vaccine. Conclusions Vaccine high despite some misinformation concerns, which more prevalent subregion. While TV major sources information, social media biggest propagator misinformation. Therefore, providing credible about reinforce uptake, especially among residents. local national leaders should publicise their acceptance vaccines debunk

Language: Английский

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Hesitação vacinal contra a COVID-19 na América Latina e África: uma revisão de escopo

Cadernos de Saúde Pública, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 39(8)

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Vaccination has played an important role in the containment of COVID-19 pandemic advances. However, SARS-CoV-2 vaccine hesitancy caused a global concern. This scoping review aims to map scientific literature on Latin America and Africa from Global Health perspective, observing particularities South using parameters validated by World Organization (WHO). The reporting observes recommendations PRISMA for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) model. Search was conducted PubMed, Scopus, Web Science, Virtual Library (VHL) databases, selecting studies published January 1, 2020 22, 2022. Selected indicate that involves factors such as political scenario, spread misinformation, regional differences each territory regarding Internet access, lack access information, history vaccination resistance, information about disease vaccine, concern adverse events, efficacy safety. Regarding use conceptual methodology references WHO hesitancy, few (6/94) research instruments based these references. Then, replication methodological developed experts North contexts been criticized perspective because it may not consider sociocultural particularities, different nuances issues vaccines.A vacinação tem papel relevante para conter os avanços da pandemia de COVID-19. No entanto, hesitação vacinal com imunizantes que agem contra o causado preocupação em âmbito global. Esta revisão escopo como objetivo mapear literatura científica sobre na América Latina e África sob uma perspectiva Saúde Global, observando particularidades do Sul uso parâmetros validados pela Organização Mundial (OMS). O relato segue recomendações protocolo Revisões Escopo (PRISMA-ScR). levantamento foi realizado nas bases dados Science Biblioteca (BVS), selecionando estudos publicados entre 1º janeiro 22 2022, quais indicam envolve fatores cenário político, disseminação desinformação, diferenças regionais referentes ao acesso à Internet, falta informação, histórico resistência vacinação, informações doença vacina, eventos adversos, eficácia segurança dos imunizantes. Quanto referenciais conceituais metodológicos OMS vacinal, poucos (apenas 6 94) utilizam instrumentos pesquisa baseado neles. Desta forma, replicação elaborados por expertises Norte contextos sido criticada decorrência possibilidade não considerar especificidades políticas socioculturais, diferentes questões às vacinas.La vacunación tiene un frenar los avances la Sin embargo, indecisión las vacunas el ha preocupación nivel revisión alcance en y desde una Salud del Sur parámetros Organización El informe sigue recomendaciones Revisiones Alcance La encuesta se realizó datos seleccionando estudios enero Los seleccionados indican involucra factores escenario diseminación desinformación, diferencias regionales cada territorio referente al acceso información, historial resistencia vacunación, informaciones enfermedad vacuna, eficacia seguridad inmunizantes. En cuanto referenciales conceptuales (OMS) vacunas, pocos utilizan investigación basados esos referenciales. Así, replicación expertos posibilidad no socioculturales, matices cuestiones vacunas.

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Estimating the COVID-19 prevalence and mortality using a novel data-driven hybrid model based on ensemble empirical mode decomposition

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 11(1)

Published: Nov. 1, 2021

Abstract In this study, we proposed a new data-driven hybrid technique by integrating an ensemble empirical mode decomposition (EEMD), autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA), with nonlinear artificial neural network (NARANN), called the EEMD-ARIMA-NARANN model, to perform time series modeling and forecasting based on COVID-19 prevalence mortality data from 28 February 2020 27 June in South Africa Nigeria. By comparing accuracy level of measurements basic ARIMA NARANN models, it was shown that novel model did better job capturing dynamic changing trends target than others used work. Our mixture can be deemed as helpful policy-supportive tool plan provide medical supplies effectively. The overall confirmed cases deaths were estimated reach around 176,570 [95% uncertainty (UL) 173,607 178,476] 3454 (95% UL 3384 3487), respectively, Africa, along 32,136 31,568 32,641) 788 775 804) Nigeria 12 July using technique. contributions study include three aspects. First, capture dependency characteristics compared individual models. Second, is constructed more reasonable way relative traditional model. Third, may generalized estimate epidemic patterns other regions.

Language: Английский

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“Does a healthy man need vaccination?”: Attitudes of older adults toward COVID-19 vaccine in South-East Nigeria

International Journal of Population Studies, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(1), P. 359 - 359

Published: Jan. 9, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic appears to be impeding the progress of United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal and African Union’s Agenda 2063 in achieving optimal health well-being for individuals, particularly older adults. Numerous adults have succumbed virus, exacerbating existing global challenges. In response, scientists worldwide developed a vaccine alleviate substantial disease burden. Nigerian government has mandated prioritized vaccination This study aims investigate attitudes toward vaccine. Data were collected from 32 through in-depth interviews focus group discussions. Thematic analysis was employed derive meaningful patterns data. findings reveal prevailing lack awareness among regarding They asserted that they perceived no need vaccinations, asserting their current state health. addition, concerns raised about potential adverse effects vaccine, including onset other illnesses. suggests government, its orientation agencies, undertakes comprehensive public education campaigns highlighting importance uptake.

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Latin America and Africa: a scoping review

Cadernos de Saúde Pública, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 39(8)

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Abstract: Vaccination has played an important role in the containment of COVID-19 pandemic advances. However, SARS-CoV-2 vaccine hesitancy caused a global concern. This scoping review aims to map scientific literature on Latin America and Africa from Global Health perspective, observing particularities South using parameters validated by World Organization (WHO). The reporting observes recommendations PRISMA for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) model. Search was conducted PubMed, Scopus, Web Science, Virtual Library (VHL) databases, selecting studies published January 1, 2020 22, 2022. Selected indicate that involves factors such as political scenario, spread misinformation, regional differences each territory regarding Internet access, lack access information, history vaccination resistance, information about disease vaccine, concern adverse events, efficacy safety. Regarding use conceptual methodology references WHO hesitancy, few (6/94) research instruments based these references. Then, replication methodological developed experts North contexts been criticized perspective because it may not consider sociocultural particularities, different nuances issues vaccines.

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among the university students and personnel

International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS), Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 12(1), P. 268 - 268

Published: Dec. 22, 2022

A delay in accepting or refusing a vaccination despite the availability of services is described as vaccine hesitancy. The hesitancy among Filipinos significant challenge to achieving herd immunity. Thus, this study was conducted determine COVID-19 Nueva Ecija University Science and Technology students staff. Total sampling descriptive methodology were employed. To gather information about profile, sources, hesitation regarding vaccine, questionnaire created. Both informed consent permission conduct secured. Researchers used variety statistical tools assess data. respondents’ likely reasons get vaccinated protect themselves others, recommendation from healthcare provider can help encourage those hesitant vaccinated. Moreover, main for their fear side effects, poor knowledge vaccine. With this, educational programs meant educate individuals who had must be conducted. monitored, it expected vary over time. Therefore, campaigns disseminate importance nation's public health continuously all types diseases.<br /><div><div><div id="_com_2" class="msocomtxt"><!--[if !supportAnnotations]--></div><!--[endif]--></div></div><div><div><div !supportAnnotations]--></div><!--[endif]--></div></div>

Language: Английский

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Association between wealth, insurance coverage, urban residence, median age and COVID-19 deaths across states in Nigeria

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 18(9), P. e0291118 - e0291118

Published: Sept. 8, 2023

This study measures associations between COVID-19 deaths and sociodemographic factors (wealth, insurance coverage, urban residence, age, state population) for states in Nigeria across two waves of the pandemic: February 27th 2020 to October 24th 25th July 2021. Data sources include 2018 Demographic Health Survey Centre Disease Control (NCDC) daily reports. It uses negative binomial models model deaths, stratifies results by respondent gender. finds that overall mortality rates were concentrated within three states: Lagos, Edo Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. Urban residence coverage are positively associated with differences full sample. The former, however, is significant only during early stages pandemic. Associative gender-stratified suggest wealth was a stronger protective factor men women. strength varies gender pandemic wave, suggesting impacted women unique ways, effectiveness interventions should be evaluated specific or periods.

Language: Английский

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The Attitude of People in Anambra State, Nigeria towards COVID-19 Vaccination

Journal of Mathematics Instruction Social Research and Opinion, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 3(1), P. 63 - 72

Published: Dec. 7, 2023

This work investigated people's attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccination in the Anambra state, Nigeria. The 5C Model of Vaccination was adopted as theoretical framework. study a mixed methods research design, using multi-stage sampling procedure selecting 378 respondents. A structured questionnaire and In-Depth Interview (IDI) guide served instruments for data collection. quantitative were analysed Statistical Package Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21, while qualitative manual content analysis. One hypothesis formulated tested chi-square inferential statistics. found negative attitude recommended that government, health workers, NGOs cooperatively to enlighten public on importance accepting vaccination.

Language: Английский

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