The Power of Incentives: Examining the Impact of Rewards on Immunization Attitudes in Humanitarian Contexts

Ernest Chinedu Okoli, Saidu Malgwi Hassan, Dr. Kelechi Nelson Adindu, Emmanuel Chukwuebuka Nwoke, Dr. Peter kenechukwu Agbo and Nelyn Akunna Okoye5
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Ernest Chinedu Okoli: UNICEF Health Section, UNICEF Nigeria, Maiduguri, Nigeria
Saidu Malgwi Hassan: UNICEF Health Section, UNICEF Nigeria, Maiduguri, Nigeria
Dr. Kelechi Nelson Adindu: University of Chester, England, United Kingdom
Emmanuel Chukwuebuka Nwoke: World Food Programme, Bangkok, Thailand
Dr. Peter kenechukwu Agbo: Bay health Hospital, Dover, Delaware
Nelyn Akunna Okoye5: Rivers State University Hospital Services Department

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2025, vol. 9, issue 3, 2230-2241

Abstract: Immunization is a crucial public health measure that saves millions of lives annually. However, in humanitarian settings such as conflict zones and refugee camps, vaccination coverage remains inadequate due to logistical challenges, cultural barriers, and mistrust in health systems. This study explores the impact of incentive-based approaches—financial, material, and social—on improving immunization rates in crisis-affected populations. Drawing from behavioral economics, these strategies address issues such as vaccine hesitancy and limited access to healthcare. Case studies demonstrate that incentives like cash transfers, food aid, and public recognition can significantly boost vaccination uptake, particularly in communities where basic survival needs take priority over preventive care. Nonetheless, concerns about sustainability and ethical considerations, such as potential coercion, must be carefully evaluated. This research underscores the need for culturally sensitive and community-driven approaches to ensure lasting improvements in immunization efforts during humanitarian crises.

Date: 2025
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