Factors influencing COVID-19 vaccine acceptability among household heads in northern Nigeria: a community-based cross-sectional study
COVID-19 vaccine had a poor uptake and acceptance. Factors such as age, awareness, trust and previous vaccination experience played a significant role in COVID-19 vaccine acceptance. We recommended targeted public health campaigns, improving community engagement and building trust in community leaders, healthcare providers and public health institutions.
Authors
- Ahmed Tijani Abubakar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0988-9825)
- Abdulhakeem Abayomi Olorukooba (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9067-9819)
- Ismail Hadi Zubairu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3661-3250)
- Hafiz Aliyu
- Rabi Usman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7869-5357)
- Chukwuma David Umeokonkwo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0050-2874)
- Mohammed Nakodi Yisa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7992-3494)
- Fatima Garba
- Muhammad Shakir Balogun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4846-9698)
- Suleiman Idris Ahmad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1792-0295)
- Muhammadu Sani Abubakar
- S Kabir (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5425-6998)
- Alessandro Abbà (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1377-9741)
- Tenmuso David Jatau (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5308-0871)
- Muhammad Abdullahi Maijawa
- Bello Abdullahi Suleiman
- Abubakar Sadiq Maiyaki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3138-4030)
- Chinedu Hastings Onu
Institutions
- Ahmadu Bello University (NG)
- Federal Ministry of Health (NG)
- African Field Epidemiology Network (NG)
- Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (ET)
- MRC Unit the Gambia (GM)
- Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (NG)
- Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NG)
- African Field Epidemiology Network (UG)
- Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki (NG)
- Usmanu Danfodiyo University (NG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2023-083470
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.17