Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy among Urban Healthcare Workers And Non-Healthcare Workers in Benue State, North-Central Nigeria DOI Creative Commons

Samuel Olusegun Itodo,

Stephen Olaide Aremu, Jeremiah John Oloche

et al.

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 5, 2024

Abstract Background Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 and believed to be transmitted through droplets contacts. Currently, there no approved COVID-19 treatment but vaccines have developed against disease. Vaccine hesitancy, however, can limit success of vaccination. Objective The study investigated knowledge apathetic behavior (hesitancy) towards vaccination among mixed professional population sub-urban dwellers in three senatorial districts Benue State. Methods research was a cross-sectional involving self-administered questionnaire. data generated subjected descriptive statistics Chi-square. Statistical significance placed at p < 0.05. Result A total 500 questionnaires were administered; however 336 respondents representing 67.2% returned questionnaires. There statistical difference (p 0.05) between health workers (55.4%) non-health (44.6%). exists association sites, profession, educational qualification, with accent significant 76.2% acknowledge existence infectivity COVID-19. Interestingly, 39.6% 47.3% sanctioned social distancing hand hygiene as preventive measures. Although 73.0% show various profess protective measure, 65.7% unsure whether protects Side effects from previous immunization perceived inadequate managing adverse reasons for vaccine hesitancy. Conclusion Vaccination measures are top priorities diseases treatment. An urgent increase level advocacy awareness needed because high hesitancy that constitute proportion population.

Language: Английский

Strategies to reduce vaccine hesitancy in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic: scoping review DOI Creative Commons
Ana Paula Ferreira Maciel,

Otavio Henrique Oliveira Macedo,

Renê Ferreira da Silva

et al.

Cuadernos de Educación y Desarrollo, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(8), P. e5362 - e5362

Published: Aug. 28, 2024

Objectives: to investigate evidence on effective strategies reduce vaccine hesitancy in the general population context of COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: scoping review, carried out by consulting MEDLINE databases (access via PubMed), Cochrane Library, Web Science, Scopus and Virtual Health Library portal, according method proposed Joanna Briggs Institute. Original productions, published between 2020 2023, were included. Results: this review consisted twelve (12) studies, with a predominance randomized controlled clinical trials (91.7%). Regarding level evidence, majority investigations classified as II (91.7%) regarding quality evidence/strength recommendation most high (66.7%). Final Considerations: promote health education literacy, motivation community awareness vaccination, greater technological input, proved be for population.

Language: Английский

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Predictors of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in North-Central Nigeria DOI Open Access

Ayodotun Olutola,

Bola Gobir, Deus Bazira

et al.

Journal of Immunization, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 1(2), P. 10 - 24

Published: Sept. 19, 2024

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy has emerged as a major challenge to global efforts control the pandemic, particularly in Nigeria, where other effective vaccines such polio and measles been widely reported. Several individual, societal, structural factors contribute this behaviour prevent effectiveness of prevention efforts. Objectives This study sought identify predictors seven states North-Central, Nigeria. Methods A population-based cross-sectional online survey was conducted among residents using semi-structured questionnaire adapted from WHO SAGE scale distributed via social media networks over 8-weeks. Results total 1,429 responses met inclusion criteria were analysed. Among respondents, 60.7% males, 47.5% between ages 26 45, 80.1% had postsecondary education. 421 respondents (29.5%) hesitant unwilling receive vaccine. The reasons for concerns about side effects (37.1%), doubt existence (11.0%), perception time required (9.6%). Post-secondary education (AOR: 0.49, 0.36-0.66) people Islamic faith 0.68, 0.52-0.90) found be associated with lower levels hesitancy. Conclusion that is complex problem linked multiple determinants health educational attainment, income Christian Confidence, Complacency Convenience expressed by effects, most prominent unwillingness In order protect public communities, targeted interventions are increase acceptance cultivating trust vaccines, disseminating accurate information, engaging community stakeholders including religious groups.

Language: Английский

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Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy among Urban Healthcare Workers And Non-Healthcare Workers in Benue State, North-Central Nigeria DOI Creative Commons

Samuel Olusegun Itodo,

Stephen Olaide Aremu, Jeremiah John Oloche

et al.

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 5, 2024

Abstract Background Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 and believed to be transmitted through droplets contacts. Currently, there no approved COVID-19 treatment but vaccines have developed against disease. Vaccine hesitancy, however, can limit success of vaccination. Objective The study investigated knowledge apathetic behavior (hesitancy) towards vaccination among mixed professional population sub-urban dwellers in three senatorial districts Benue State. Methods research was a cross-sectional involving self-administered questionnaire. data generated subjected descriptive statistics Chi-square. Statistical significance placed at p < 0.05. Result A total 500 questionnaires were administered; however 336 respondents representing 67.2% returned questionnaires. There statistical difference (p 0.05) between health workers (55.4%) non-health (44.6%). exists association sites, profession, educational qualification, with accent significant 76.2% acknowledge existence infectivity COVID-19. Interestingly, 39.6% 47.3% sanctioned social distancing hand hygiene as preventive measures. Although 73.0% show various profess protective measure, 65.7% unsure whether protects Side effects from previous immunization perceived inadequate managing adverse reasons for vaccine hesitancy. Conclusion Vaccination measures are top priorities diseases treatment. An urgent increase level advocacy awareness needed because high hesitancy that constitute proportion population.

Language: Английский

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