Factors Influencing Willingness to Be Vaccinated against COVID-19 in Nigeria

Oyekale, Abayomi Samuel

doi:10.3390/ijerph19116816

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“…In contrast to the results of this research, a study that was conducted in Italy and Indonesia indicated that there was no correlation between religious affiliation and the number of young people who received the COVID-19 vaccination [40]. In this study the odds of accepting COVID-19 shows a significant association to the location of the respondents as this is similar to the submission of [41] who reported that more rural families acquire COVID-19 than urban residents. Residents in cities are less likely to have had a COVID-19 immunization.…”

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confidence: 83%

Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccination at Different Hypothetical Efficacy and Safety Levels in Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Web-based Survey

Akele

Enitan²,

Adejumo³

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Introduction:Vaccine hesitancy is a global phenomenon and vaccination efforts against the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may be hampered by it. This study assessed the acceptance rate of COVID-19 vaccination at different hypothetical efficacy and safety levels in Nigeria. 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. WhatsApp, Twitter and Facebook were used to disseminate the invitation to take the poll. Results: The finding of this study revealed that a larger proportion of the participants were males (53.9%), within the age group of 31-40 years (25.6%) and earn an average income of less than $500 per month. Individuals between the ages of 21 and 30 years and 31 to 40 years showed the highest levels of acceptability for the COVID-19 vaccine at 95% efficacy and 5% adverse effects. The older age group (>51 years and above) had the least vaccine acceptance rate (3.3%) at 75% vaccine efficacy and 20% side effect. Respondents who held the belief that vaccinations are essential for their health had a higher chance to accept the COVID-19 vaccine with OR: 0.76; 50%CI (0.00-0.00), OR: 95%CI (0.000-0.000), OR: 1.23; ) and OR: 0.696; 95%CI (0.048-10.047) based on religion, the occurrence of diabetes, pulmonary disease, and Hypertension, respectively. Conclusion: The results of this research indicate that vaccine acceptance rates are negatively correlated with participants' ages.

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confidence: 83%

Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccination at Different Hypothetical Efficacy and Safety Levels in Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Web-based Survey

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Enitan²,

Adejumo³

et al. 2021

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“…Following and modifying the empirical work of Oyekale (2022), the detail of the estimated empirical model of the determinants of the perception toward the of COVID-19 vaccine is specified equation two (eqn 2) as follows:…”

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“…Oyekale (2022) examined COVID-19 vaccine willingness in Nigeria using data from the 2021 Nigeria's COVID-19 National Longitudinal Phone Surveys (COVID-19 NLPS). The national acceptance rate was 85.29%, highest in North East (96.14%) and lowest in South-East (71.80%).…”

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“…The first COVID-19 vaccine in Ghana estimation was to examine if individuals are aware of the COVID-19 vaccine. The huge education and the lockdown because of the COVID-19 will suggest that almost every individual will have some level of knowledge of the COVID-19, hence are aware of the existence of the disease (Oyekale, 2022). Since, all respondents might be aware of the existence of the disease, further questions were asked to ascertain their perceptions of the COVID-19 vaccines and the factors that determine these perceptions.…”

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Factors influencing the perception and the willingness to take the COVID-19 vaccine among the working population in Ghana

Sackey,

Asravor,

Lamptey

2023

JICA

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PurposeThe onset of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has led to loss of lives and jobs and other adverse effects on persons, families and businesses. With its frightening tendencies, it was a sigh of relief with the discovery of vaccines to mitigate its disastrous effects. However, participation in the vaccination exercise in Ghana has been slow and unencoraging. This paper sought to identify the factors that influence the perception and willingness of individuals to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.Design/methodology/approachFor this study, structured questionnaires were administered to 1,350 respondents selected at random by way of purposive sampling from specific regions that were also randomly selected. Out of this sample, a total of 1,296 were found to be in useable form. The probit model estimation with marginal effects was used to determine both perception and willingness to take the COVID-19 vaccine.FindingsThe authors observed that increases in age and manufacturing sector workers were positively associated with vaccine perception, while both males and females residing in the Bono and Central regions had negative perceptions toward the vaccine. Among male workers, education and living in Accra had a negative relationship with vaccine perception, while for female workers, education had a positive influence on vaccine perception. Additionally, workers in the transport sector and those residing in urban areas were more inclined to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Ghana, regardless of gender. Again, the authors observed that larger household size, people with no formal education and females with primary education were more willing. Also, increase in age for males reduced willingness, while residents in the greater Accra region were less willing to take the vaccine.Originality/valueTo the best of the authors' belief and knowledge, the observations and recommendations made are consistent with theory and empirical studies and contribute immensely to the discussions about the most effective ways of combating the COVID-19 pandemic. It also offers a nuanced perspective on how policy-makers can enact policies that ensure efficient and effective ways of dealing with future epidemics.

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“…Due to very low response, moreover, the Nigerian government threatened to make the vaccines compulsory for all eligible citizens. A policy statement was issued to enforce vaccination for all government workers beginning from 1 December 2021 [ 29 ]. Although the government’s resolution to force workers to either get vaccinated or lose their jobs has been described as unconstitutional [ 30 ], the dilemma of becoming jobless due to vaccine hesitancy remains a paramount concern.…”

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Career Aspiration Fulfillment and COVID-19 Vaccination Intention among Nigerian Youth: An Instrumental Variable Approach

Oyekale

2022

IJERPH

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COVID-19 is a pandemic of economic significance in the world. Vaccination has been identified as one of the veritable means to address the problem. Few studies have focused on youths’ vaccination intentions and the role of career aspiration fulfillment. This study therefore analyzed the effect engagement with dream jobs has on the willingness to get vaccinated for COVID-19. The data were from the 12th wave of the Nigeria COVID-19 National Longitudinal Phone Survey (NLPS) collected from 974 youths 15–25 years old. Instrumental Variable Probit regression was used for data analysis. The results showed that 86.57% and 80.34% of the rural and urban youths were willing to take the vaccines, respectively. Moreover, 31.18% and 25.94% of urban and rural youths, respectively, were engaged in their dream jobs. The Probit regression results showed that engagement with dream jobs was positively and significantly influenced (p < 0.01) by knowing someone who has a dream job, age and residence in the Southwest zone, while having a formal education reduced it. Instrumental Variable Probit regression results showed that willingness to take COVID-19 vaccine was positively influenced (p < 0.05) by having a dream job and intending to migrate to rural areas, while urban residence, age and residence in southern geopolitical zones decreased it. It was concluded that having a dream job promotes acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines among the youths, and there is a need for interventions to address hesitancy among urban youths and those in the southern geopolitical zones.

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Factors Influencing Willingness to Be Vaccinated against COVID-19 in Nigeria

Cited by 12 publications

References 68 publications

Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccination at Different Hypothetical Efficacy and Safety Levels in Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Web-based Survey

Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccination at Different Hypothetical Efficacy and Safety Levels in Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Web-based Survey

Factors influencing the perception and the willingness to take the COVID-19 vaccine among the working population in Ghana

Career Aspiration Fulfillment and COVID-19 Vaccination Intention among Nigerian Youth: An Instrumental Variable Approach

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