Stakeholders' hopes and concerns about the COVID-19 vaccines in Southeastern Nigeria: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Equitable access and high uptake of safe and effective vaccines is critical to ending the COVID-19 pandemic. To ensure the success of these vaccines, particularly in many developing and under-developed parts of the world, the concerns of local communities including fears, potency, and levels of acceptance should be addressed. This study assessed community stakeholders' perceptions in parts of Southeastern Nigeria about COVID-19 vaccine, towards engaging them effectively to ensure the success of the vaccination campaigns.

Methods

A qualitative study was conducted involving fourteen stakeholders from the Southeastern geo-political zone of Nigeria selected using purposive sampling. In-depth semi-structured individual interviews lasting about 30 min were used to colle

SUBMITTER: Chukwuocha UM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8848682 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature