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Assessment of Knowledge, Perception and Readiness of Nigerians to Participate in the COVID-19 Vaccine Trial

Authors: ENITAN Samson , Adesola , Richard , Kayode , Elisha , Amarachi , ADEJUMO Esther , Comfort Enitan

Publication Type: Journal article

Journal: International Journal Of Vaccines And Immunization

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Background: Developing an effective and safe COVID-19 vaccine is a global public health necessity in containing the pandemic, however, recruiting volunteers can be challenging in a clinical trial phase because of poor knowledge, negative perception, ethical issues and safety concerns. Aim: The survey was conducted to assess the knowledge, perception and readiness of Nigerians to participate in the COVID-19 vaccine trial. Methods: This is a cross-sectional, web-based study conducted among the Nigerian populace from the 19th May to the 22nd of May, 2020. A 39-item survey instrument (questionnaire), which required about 7 minutes to complete, was developed using google forms via the Survey Monkey Platform, validated and the internet link distributed randomly to consenting participants from the six geopolitical zones of the country via the social media. Descriptive statistics were carried out using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences Software-Version 25 (SPSS-25) to measure frequencies and percentages of the variables. Bivariate analysis was also conducted using chi-square and bivariate logistic regression, and statistical significance was determined by p<0>0.05) on the perception and readiness of the respondents to participate in the COVID-19 vaccines trial. However; religion significantly (p=0.0001, ? 2=20.797) influenced the knowledge of the disease among the respondents. Conclusion: Misinformation and disinformation strengthen vaccine skepticism and could undermine efforts to end the coronavirus pandemic. The outcome of this study further underscores the need for adequate public health enlightenment on the role of vaccine in curbing the COVID-19 pandemic. This will ensure adequate deployment and acceptance of the vaccine when it finally arrives.

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ENITAN,S. Adesola,O. Richard,A. Kayode,O. Elisha,O. Amarachi,N. ADEJUMO,E. Comfort,E. . (2020). Assessment of Knowledge, Perception and Readiness of Nigerians to Participate in the COVID-19 Vaccine Trial, 4 (), 1-1.

ENITAN,S. Adesola,O. Richard,A. Kayode,O. Elisha,O. Amarachi,N. ADEJUMO,E. Comfort,E. . "Assessment of Knowledge, Perception and Readiness of Nigerians to Participate in the COVID-19 Vaccine Trial" 4, no (), (2020): 1-1.

ENITAN,S. and Adesola,O. and Richard,A. and Kayode,O. and Elisha,O. and Amarachi,N. and ADEJUMO,E. and Comfort,E. and . (2020). Assessment of Knowledge, Perception and Readiness of Nigerians to Participate in the COVID-19 Vaccine Trial, 4 (), pp1-1.

ENITANS, AdesolaO, RichardA, KayodeO, ElishaO, AmarachiN, ADEJUMOE, ComfortE, . Assessment of Knowledge, Perception and Readiness of Nigerians to Participate in the COVID-19 Vaccine Trial. 2020, 4 ():1-1.

ENITAN,Samson , Adesola,Oyekale , Richard,Akele , Kayode,Olawuyi , Elisha,Olabisi , Amarachi,Nnwankiti , ADEJUMO,Esther , and Comfort,Enitan . "Assessment of Knowledge, Perception and Readiness of Nigerians to Participate in the COVID-19 Vaccine Trial", 4 . (2020) : 1-1.

E.Samson A.Oyekale R.Akele K.Olawuyi E.Olabisi A.Nnwankiti A.Esther & C.Enitan , "Assessment of Knowledge, Perception and Readiness of Nigerians to Participate in the COVID-19 Vaccine Trial" vol.4, no., pp. 1-1, 2020.

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