COVID Research: Open Access(CROA)
ISSN: 2995-7826 | DOI: 10.33140/CROA
Ballah A Denue
Department of Medicine, College of Medical Sciences, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria
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Research Article
Online Survey of the Knowledge and Willingness to Accept Covid-19 Vaccine in Nigeria
Author(s): Francis Enenche Ejeh*, Deborah Maigawu Buba, Rine Christopher Reuben, Saleh Mohammed Jajere, Ballah A Denue, Bashir Usman Malgwi and Sarah Adamma Abunike
Achieving complete control over the COVID-19 pandemic hinges on two critical factors: widespread access to vaccines and public acceptance of their use. Understanding the nuances of vaccine acceptance within specific populations is crucial for designing effective vaccination campaigns. We conducted a comprehensive study to evaluate the determinants of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among Nigerian adults from March 2021 till December 2021. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Chi-square, and multivariable regression. We found a positive relationship between respondents' COVID-19 knowledge and their willingness to accept COVID-19 vaccines. Overall, COVID-19 knowledge was good, with a mean score of 6.2±0.19 (range 0-8). The COVID-19 vaccine acceptance rate was 65.67%. Our comparisons of respondents' age groups and marital status revealed higher odds of be.. Read More»