COVID-19 vaccine uptake, barriers and facilitators among key populations living with HIV/AIDS in Rivers State, Nigeria: a cross-sectional quantitative study
Moderate vaccine uptake highlights gaps in COVID-19 vaccination among key populations. To improve vaccine uptake, tailored interventions addressing stigma, misinformation, and access barriers are recommended. Leveraging community leaders and integrating vaccines into HIV/AIDS care programs can enhance acceptance and delivery.
Authors
- Dennis O. Akpona
- Golden Owhonda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0380-3530)
- Rogers Bariture Kanee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3400-5534)
- Eric Aigbogun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8230-2771)
- Ihuoma Aaron Wali
- Ngozi Ajaero
- Viome Amakuro Showers (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-9482-0575)
- Fauwzia Sanusi
- Damilola Bashorun
- Mueka Edna Neenwi
- Uebari Korfii
- Adedamola Ade-Dosumu
- Etukokwu Ijeoma Uchechukwu
Institutions
- University of Port Harcourt (NG)
- Development Initiatives (GB)
- Institute of Human Virology (NG)
- Community Initiatives (US)
- Ministry of Health (SZ)
- University of Abuja (NG)
- University of the Western Cape (ZA)
- Rivers State University (NG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
- Published
- 2026-01-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/trstmh/trag005
- Primary Topic
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00