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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among healthcare workers and its socio-demographic determinants in Abia State, South-East Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

2021; African Field Epidemiology Network; Volume: 40; Linguagem: Inglês

10.11604/pamj.2021.40.10.29816

ISSN

1937-8688

Autores

Chidinma Ihuoma Amuzie, Franklin Odini, Kalu Ulu Kalu, Michael Izuka, Uche Ngozi Nwamoh, Uloaku Emma-Ukaegbu, Grace Onyike,

Tópico(s)

COVID-19 epidemiological studies

Resumo

Introduction: healthcare workers are at higher risk of COVID-19 infection with ease of infection transmissibility to coworkers and patients. Vaccine hesitancy rates of 56% and up to 25% have been reported among healthcare workers in US and China respectively. Vaccination is known as the most effective strategy to combat infectious diseases. Acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine plays a major role in combating the pandemic. This study assessed the sociodemographic factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among healthcare workers in Abia State.

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