Skip to content
Research Article Open access CC BY 4.0

COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in a Rural Community of Nigeria

Abebe E. Stephen, Obaseki I. Flourish, Dongo E. Naomi, Idialu .O.Perpetual, Uhomoibhi D. Osezimen, Omokaro J. Endurance, Ehizuelen G. Ehis, Osejele I. Meshach, Uangbaoje A. Cyril, Ugwoke O. Albert, Okpu U. Jeremiah, Ighodaro T. Osazuwa, Ogedegbe S. Idemudia, Jerhovwen Joshua, Okolo C. Caleb, Akhaine J. Precious

International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · pp. 178–189 · Published 21 May 2024

10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i61550

Abstract

Introduction: Vaccine hesitancy is a major challenge to public health, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. This research was aimed at examining COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in the Idumebo Community, Irrua, Edo State, Nigeria, to understand the factors influencing vaccine acceptance and refusal. Objective: The primary objective of this research was to determine the level of knowledge, uptake, and reasons for vaccine hesitancy among residents of Idumebo, Irrua Edo State. By exploring these factors, the study aimed to provide insights that can inform targeted interventions to improve vaccine acceptance rates in the community. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study was done among residents of age 18-60 years in Idumebo, utilizing structured questionnaires to gather data on socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge of COVID-19, and attitudes towards vaccination. Ethical considerations were prioritized, with institutional and community consent obtained before data collection. Results: The findings showed a high degree of awareness of COVID-19 among participants, with a majority acknowledging the contagious nature of the disease. However, vaccine hesitancy was observed among a subset of respondents, with reasons ranging from concerns about safety and efficacy to misinformation and mistrust. These results underscore the need for targeted educational campaigns and community engagement to address vaccine hesitancy effectively. Conclusion: It was concluded that the study brought to light the complex dynamics of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in the Idumebo Community, revealing the necessity of tailored interventions to address barriers to vaccine acceptance. By fostering a better understanding of community attitudes and concerns, public health authorities can develop strategies to enhance vaccine uptake and combat the spread of COVID-19 in the region.

Vaccination Covid-19 hesistancy community immunization

References (20)

  1. 1 Aerosol and Surface Stability of SARS-CoV-2 as Compared with SARS-CoV-1 [DOI]
  2. 2 The continuing 2019-nCoV epidemic threat of novel coronaviruses to global health — The latest 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, China [DOI]
  3. 3 WHO Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Dashboard [DOI]
  4. 4 "Herd Immunity": A Rough Guide [DOI]
  5. 5 Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Towards COVID-19: An Epidemiological Survey in North-Central Nigeria [DOI]
  6. 6 Using Behavioral Insights to Increase Vaccination Policy Effectiveness [DOI]
  7. 7 Knowledge and Information Sources About COVID-19 Among University Students in Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Study [DOI]
  8. 8 Listening to the rumours: What the northern Nigeria polio vaccine boycott can tell us ten years on [DOI]
  9. 9 Factors influencing COVID-19 vaccine uptake among adults in Nigeria [DOI]
  10. 10 Peoples’ attitude toward COVID-19 vaccine, acceptance, and social trust among African and Middle East countries [DOI]
  11. 11 Perceived risk and perceptions of COVID-19 vaccine: A survey among general public in Pakistan [DOI]
  12. 12 Awareness and Attitude Towards COVID-19 Vaccination and Associated Factors in Ethiopia: Cross-Sectional Study [DOI]
  13. 13 Vaccine hesitancy in Nigeria: Contributing factors – way forward [DOI]
  14. 14 COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake Among College Students at a Midwest University [DOI]
  15. 15 Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria [DOI]
  16. 16 Vaccine Uptake in the US After Full Food and Drug Administration Approval of the BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine [DOI]
  17. 17 Older Adults' Perceived Risk Regarding COVID-19 and Intention to Vaccinate: Role of Health-Related Literacy [DOI]
  18. 18 Health literacy and preparedness of health workers in the private health sector towards the COVID-19 pandemic: Need for integration into the nationwide response [DOI]
  19. 19 Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Towards COVID-19: A Cross-Sectional Study in the Resident Cape-Verdean Population [DOI]
  20. 20 Vaccine Confidence, Coverage, and Hesitancy Worldwide: A Literature Analysis of Vaccine Hesitancy and Potential Causes Worldwide

Cited by 0

No indexed citations yet.

Related research

Article metrics

Real usage data collected on this platform.

48

Page views

0

PDF downloads

15

Outbound clicks

0

Citations

Views over time

Views by country

Approximate, from request IP at view time — not citizenship or institution. Countries with fewer than 5 views are grouped as "Other".

Traffic sources

Referring site, by host.

Views and downloads exclude known bots/crawlers. Citations combines this platform's own DOI-resolved index with each external source's own reported total — see Cited by above for individually listed citing works. Last refreshed 0 seconds ago.