An Assessment of the Dynamics of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions Regarding COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake among Adults in Kogi State, Nigeria

Olumide Stephen Adeyeye and Nnodimele Onuigbo Atulomah
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Olumide Stephen Adeyeye: UNICEF, Nigeria
Nnodimele Onuigbo Atulomah: UNICEF, Nigeria

International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, 2024, vol. 11, issue 8, 147-166

Abstract: Understanding the factors influencing vaccine acceptance is essential for developing effective public health strategies in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. This study explores factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine uptake among the adult population in Kogi State, Nigeria, within the broader context of the global pandemic’s impact on public health and economies. Emphasizing the importance of vaccination in reducing disease incidence, the study assesses knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of individuals using the Health Belief Model and Theory of Planned Behavior as theoretical frameworks. The findings aim to address the low vaccination rates in Kogi State and provide evidence-based insights to inform strategies that promote vaccine acceptance and improve public health outcomes. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among adults aged 18 and older, employing a validated self- and interviewer-administered questionnaire to collect data on demographic characteristics, knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions. Multi-stage cluster random sampling was utilized to select 484 participants, and the data were analyzed using IBM SPSS version 23 to identify variables that significantly predicted COVID-19 vaccination uptake at a 5% significance level. Ethical approval was secured from the Kogi State Ministry of Health ethics committee, and verbal informed consent was obtained from all participants. The sample demonstrated a balanced gender distribution (50% male, 50% female) and was predominantly composed of middle-aged individuals; with 31% aged 35-44 years and a high vaccination initiation rate of 95%.

Date: 2024
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