Factors influencing COVID-19 vaccine uptake among adults in Nigeria.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Emerging variants of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has claimed over 3000 lives in Nigeria and vaccination remains a means of reducing the death toll. Despite ongoing efforts by the government to ensure COVID-19 vaccination of most residents to attain herd immunity, myths and beliefs have adversely shaped the perception of most Nigerians, challenging the uptake of COVID-19 vaccine. This study aimed to assess the factors influencing the awareness, perception, and willingness to receive COVID-19 vaccine among Nigerian adults.

Methods

A cross-sectional online nationwide study was conducted from April to June 2021 among Nigerian adult population using the snowballing method. Descriptive analysis was used to summarise the data. Univariate and multivariate analysis

SUBMITTER: Adedeji-Adenola H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8870459 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature