Title of article
Attitude, Perception and Concern towards Children’s Vaccination amidst COVID-19 Pandemic among Selected Workers in a Nigerian Population
Author/Authors
Enitan ، Seyi Samson Department of Medical Laboratory Science - School of Public and Allied Health - Babcock University , Durosinmi ، Abiodun Department of Medical Laboratory Science - State Hospital , Akele ، Richard Yomi Department of Biomedical Science - School of Applied Science - University of Brighton , Adejumo ، Esther Ngozi Department of Medical Laboratory Science - School of Public and Allied Health - Babcock University , Ezigbo ، Eyiuche Doris Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences - Faculty of Health Sciences Technology - University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus , Oyekale ، Adesola Oyekunle Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Ogbomoso , Dada ، Michael Olugbamila Department of Medical Laboratory Science - School of Public and Allied Health - Babcock University , Edafetanure-Ibeh ، Marcel Department of Environmental and Occupational Health - School of Public Health - Texas A M University , Yelpoji ، Polit Umanka Department of Medical Laboratory Science - Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology - University of Jos , Itodo ، Grace Eleojo Department of Medical Microbiology - Federal Medical Centre , Nmesomachi ، Ogbuji Sylvia Department of Pathology - 68 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital Yaba , Idoko ، Abah Michael Department of Hematology and Blood Group Serology - Federal College of Veterinary and Medical Laboratory Technology , Okafor ، Edwin Nkemjika Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences - Faculty of Health Sciences Technology - University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus , Opeyemi ، Oluwatosin Oluwatosin Department of Medical Laboratory Science - Bola Tinubu Health and Diagnostic Center - Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) , Abdulsalam ، Adedeji Abimbola Department of Medical Laboratory Science - Afe Babalola University , Oyedoyin ، Oyekan Ifeoluwa Department of Medical Laboratory Science - State Hospital
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48
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57
Abstract
Introduction: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a vaccine-preventable disease amongst all ages; however, parental attitudes, perceptions and concerns towards children’s vaccination can hamper immunization efforts and leave this vulnerable group of the society unprotected. The aim of this study is to assess the attitude, perception and concern towards children’s vaccination amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic among selected workers in a Nigerian population. Methods: This web-based study was conducted among a selected Nigerian population between the month of February and May 2021 using an online self-administered structured questionnaire hosted by Survey Monkey. The invitation to take part in the poll was sent out to a total of 180 persons through social networking platforms including Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp. Version 25 of the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to analyze the data collected and results presented using tables, bar charts and pie charts. The cutoff point was established at a level of significance equal to P 0.05. Results: Vaccine hesitant score on childhood acceptance rates shows that 28 (15.6%) had low acceptance rates, 125 (69.4%) had moderate acceptance rates, and 27 (15.0%) had high acceptance rates. There was significant association between age and overall vaccine hesitance on children’s vaccination acceptance rates at χ² = 16.804, P = 0.032. Conclusion: More than two-thirds of study participants supported children s vaccination. Those with low compliance may lack a realistic perception of infection risk, poor-quality information about immunizations and the disease, and general understanding.
Keywords
Attitude , Children , Concern , COVID , 19 , Perception , Vaccination
Journal title
Vaccine Research
Journal title
Vaccine Research
Record number
2763528
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