COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccination experiences and perceptions and their predictors among community members during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ebonyi state, Nigeria: an analytical cross-sectional study
Abstract Background COVID-19 is still a disease of global public health importance which requires long term application of control measures as millions of new infections or re-infections and thousands of related deaths still occur worldwide and the risk of an upsurge from new strains of the virus co...
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| author | Ugwu I. Omale Victor U. Uduma Azuka S. Adeke Cordis O. Ikegwuonu Glory E. Nkwo Ugochi IA. Nwali Olaedo O. Nnachi Okechukwu O. Ukpabi Ifeyinwa M. Okeke Richard L. Ewah Osarhiemen Iyare Onyinyechukwu U. Oka Chidinma I. Amuzie |
| author_facet | Ugwu I. Omale Victor U. Uduma Azuka S. Adeke Cordis O. Ikegwuonu Glory E. Nkwo Ugochi IA. Nwali Olaedo O. Nnachi Okechukwu O. Ukpabi Ifeyinwa M. Okeke Richard L. Ewah Osarhiemen Iyare Onyinyechukwu U. Oka Chidinma I. Amuzie |
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| description | Abstract Background COVID-19 is still a disease of global public health importance which requires long term application of control measures as millions of new infections or re-infections and thousands of related deaths still occur worldwide and the risk of an upsurge from new strains of the virus continues to be a threat. The decrease in the use of and non-use of preventive public health measures are among the factors fuelling the disease. The (previous) experiences and perceptions of people regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 vaccination, and the vaccination process are factors that will influence subsequent use of preventive/control measures. We explored the COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccination and the vaccination process experiences and perceptions, and their predictors, among the community members in Ebonyi state, Nigeria. Methods We conducted an analytical cross-sectional study between March 12 and May 9, 2022 among all consenting/assenting community members aged 15 years and above in 28 randomly selected geographical clusters. A structured interviewer-administered electronic questionnaire in KoBoCollect installed in android devices was used to collect data which was analysed using descriptive statistics and bivariate and multivariate generalized estimating equations. Results Of the 10,825 community members surveyed: only 31.6% had strong COVID-19 experience and perception, 72.2% had good COVID-19 vaccination expectation and perception, and only 54.2% had positive COVID-19 vaccination process experience and perception. The most important predictors of the extent/level of COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccination and the vaccination process experiences and perceptions were level of attitude towards COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccination and level of knowledge about COVID-19. Other important predictors were marital status, educational level, and main occupation. Conclusions This study’s evidence, including the identified predictors, will inform subsequent policy actions regarding COVID-19 in the strategies to improve the COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccination and the vaccination process experiences and perceptions of community members (and their use of preventive/control measures) in Ebonyi state and Nigeria, and other similar contexts. It will also inform future policy actions/strategies regarding similar diseases. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-dd619312dd354d0184cb8f7170930a042024-03-05T20:36:49ZengBMCBMC Public Health1471-24582024-02-0124111310.1186/s12889-024-18028-5COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccination experiences and perceptions and their predictors among community members during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ebonyi state, Nigeria: an analytical cross-sectional studyUgwu I. Omale0Victor U. Uduma1Azuka S. Adeke2Cordis O. Ikegwuonu3Glory E. Nkwo4Ugochi IA. Nwali5Olaedo O. Nnachi6Okechukwu O. Ukpabi7Ifeyinwa M. Okeke8Richard L. Ewah9Osarhiemen Iyare10Onyinyechukwu U. Oka11Chidinma I. Amuzie12Department of Community Medicine, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital Abakaliki (AEFUTHA)Department of Internal Medicine, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital Abakaliki (AEFUTHA)Department of Community Medicine, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital Abakaliki (AEFUTHA)Department of Community Medicine, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital Abakaliki (AEFUTHA)Department of Community Medicine, Federal Medical Centre UmuahiaDepartment of Community Medicine, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital Abakaliki (AEFUTHA)Department of Community Medicine, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital Abakaliki (AEFUTHA)Department of Community Medicine, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital Abakaliki (AEFUTHA)Department of Community Medicine, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital Abakaliki (AEFUTHA)Department of Anaesthesia, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital Abakaliki (AEFUTHA)Department of Community Medicine, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital Abakaliki (AEFUTHA)Department of Community Medicine, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital Abakaliki (AEFUTHA)Department of Community Medicine, Federal Medical Centre UmuahiaAbstract Background COVID-19 is still a disease of global public health importance which requires long term application of control measures as millions of new infections or re-infections and thousands of related deaths still occur worldwide and the risk of an upsurge from new strains of the virus continues to be a threat. The decrease in the use of and non-use of preventive public health measures are among the factors fuelling the disease. The (previous) experiences and perceptions of people regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 vaccination, and the vaccination process are factors that will influence subsequent use of preventive/control measures. We explored the COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccination and the vaccination process experiences and perceptions, and their predictors, among the community members in Ebonyi state, Nigeria. Methods We conducted an analytical cross-sectional study between March 12 and May 9, 2022 among all consenting/assenting community members aged 15 years and above in 28 randomly selected geographical clusters. A structured interviewer-administered electronic questionnaire in KoBoCollect installed in android devices was used to collect data which was analysed using descriptive statistics and bivariate and multivariate generalized estimating equations. Results Of the 10,825 community members surveyed: only 31.6% had strong COVID-19 experience and perception, 72.2% had good COVID-19 vaccination expectation and perception, and only 54.2% had positive COVID-19 vaccination process experience and perception. The most important predictors of the extent/level of COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccination and the vaccination process experiences and perceptions were level of attitude towards COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccination and level of knowledge about COVID-19. Other important predictors were marital status, educational level, and main occupation. Conclusions This study’s evidence, including the identified predictors, will inform subsequent policy actions regarding COVID-19 in the strategies to improve the COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccination and the vaccination process experiences and perceptions of community members (and their use of preventive/control measures) in Ebonyi state and Nigeria, and other similar contexts. It will also inform future policy actions/strategies regarding similar diseases.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-18028-5COVID-19COVID-19 vaccination/vaccination processExperiencesPerceptionsExpectationsCommunity members |
| spellingShingle | Ugwu I. Omale Victor U. Uduma Azuka S. Adeke Cordis O. Ikegwuonu Glory E. Nkwo Ugochi IA. Nwali Olaedo O. Nnachi Okechukwu O. Ukpabi Ifeyinwa M. Okeke Richard L. Ewah Osarhiemen Iyare Onyinyechukwu U. Oka Chidinma I. Amuzie COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccination experiences and perceptions and their predictors among community members during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ebonyi state, Nigeria: an analytical cross-sectional study BMC Public Health COVID-19 COVID-19 vaccination/vaccination process Experiences Perceptions Expectations Community members |
| title | COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccination experiences and perceptions and their predictors among community members during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ebonyi state, Nigeria: an analytical cross-sectional study |
| title_full | COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccination experiences and perceptions and their predictors among community members during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ebonyi state, Nigeria: an analytical cross-sectional study |
| title_fullStr | COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccination experiences and perceptions and their predictors among community members during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ebonyi state, Nigeria: an analytical cross-sectional study |
| title_full_unstemmed | COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccination experiences and perceptions and their predictors among community members during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ebonyi state, Nigeria: an analytical cross-sectional study |
| title_short | COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccination experiences and perceptions and their predictors among community members during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ebonyi state, Nigeria: an analytical cross-sectional study |
| title_sort | covid 19 and covid 19 vaccination experiences and perceptions and their predictors among community members during the covid 19 pandemic in ebonyi state nigeria an analytical cross sectional study |
| topic | COVID-19 COVID-19 vaccination/vaccination process Experiences Perceptions Expectations Community members |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-18028-5 |
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