@article{ajmsm2021911,
author={{Chiedozie, Amakiri Paschal and Chukwuebuka, Ogbodo Jude and Chidimma, Chude Florence and Onyinyechi, Offor Vivian and Chijioke, Anoka Kennedy and Chibuzor, Olisakwe Sandra and Gabriel, Obi Chidera and Chioma, Ukazu Bethel},
title={Willingness to Accept a Potential COVID-19 Vaccine in Nigeria},
journal={American Journal of Medical Sciences and Medicine},
volume={9},
number={1},
pages={1--5},
year={2021},
url={http://pubs.sciepub.com/ajmsm/9/1/1},
issn={2327-6657},
abstract={<b>Background</b>: Vaccine hesitancy is a potential threat to global public health including Nigeria. Since there is an unprecedented global effort to develop a vaccine against the COVID-19 virus, there are questions regarding the probability in acceptance of the vaccine in Nigeria. Understanding key determinants that influence the preferences and demands of a future vaccine in Nigeria may help to develop a vaccination program. The purpose of this survey study is to access the level of willingness of Nigerians to accept a potential COVID- 19 vaccine. <b>Method</b>: Using a multi-choice and open-ended questions with predefined answers, this survey was conducted among 499 respondents and analyzed to access their level of willingness to accept a potential COVID-19 vaccine when available and statistical differences in willingness to accept a potential COVID-19 vaccine based on age and gender were also determined. <b>Result</b>: And the result revealed that a very high percentage of respondents (98%) have prior knowledge of what a vaccine is. 51.1% were willing to take a COVID-19 vaccine, 30.5% were not willing as 18.4% were indecisive. Concerning the acceptance of vaccines for other vaccine-preventable illnesses in the country apart from COVID-19; 79.56% of respondents were willing, 7.82% were unwilling while 12.62% were indecisive. However, 52% of the respondents at different degrees rejected a mandatory vaccination of the population using a potential COVID-19 vaccine in Nigeria. <b>Conclusion</b>: This survey sheds light on the willingness to take a potential COVID-19 vaccine in Nigeria. Upon realizing the percentages of individuals willing to take a potential COVID-19 vaccine and individuals unwilling to accept the vaccine, the survey identified rumoured conspiracy theory, lack of confidence in a novel vaccine and safety doubts as the major underlying factors for unwillingness to accept a potential COVID-19 vaccine in Nigeria.},
doi={10.12691/ajmsm-9-1-1}
publisher={Science and Education Publishing}
}