Coverage and determinants of childhood immunization in Nigeria: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Introduction The proportion of fully immunized children in Nigeria is reportedly low. There
are concerns over national immunization data quality, with this possibly limiting country-wide …
are concerns over national immunization data quality, with this possibly limiting country-wide …
Factors affecting the implementation of childhood vaccination communication strategies in Nigeria: a qualitative study
Background The role of health communication in vaccination programmes cannot be
overemphasized: it has contributed significantly to creating and sustaining demand for …
overemphasized: it has contributed significantly to creating and sustaining demand for …
Effect of a social media-based counselling intervention in countering fake news on COVID-19 vaccine in Nigeria
The aim of this study was to understand the impact of counselling in countering fake news-
related COVID-19 vaccine. We conducted two separate experiments. In the first experiment …
related COVID-19 vaccine. We conducted two separate experiments. In the first experiment …
Facilitators and barriers to seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) uptake in Nigeria: a qualitative approach
N Ogbulafor, P Uhomoibhi, E Shekarau, J Nikau… - Malaria journal, 2023 - Springer
Background SMC was adopted in Nigeria in 2014 and by 2021 was being implemented in
18 states, over four months between June and October by 143000 community drug …
18 states, over four months between June and October by 143000 community drug …
Perceptions and experiences of childhood vaccination communication strategies among caregivers and health workers in Nigeria: a qualitative study
Background Effective vaccination communication with parents is critical in efforts to
overcome barriers to childhood vaccination, tackle vaccine hesitancy and improve …
overcome barriers to childhood vaccination, tackle vaccine hesitancy and improve …
Knowledge, attitudes and perceptions towards polio immunization among residents of two highly affected regions of Pakistan
Background Despite the efforts of national and international organizations, polio has not
been eradicated from Pakistan. The prevalence of polio in Pakistan is exceptional in global …
been eradicated from Pakistan. The prevalence of polio in Pakistan is exceptional in global …
“This is a Pakhtun disease”: Pakhtun health journalists' perceptions of the barriers and facilitators to polio vaccine acceptance among the high-risk Pakhtun community …
Introduction Pakistan is one of only three poliomyelitis-endemic countries in the world.
Twelve wild poliovirus (WPV) cases were recorded in the country in 2018. Even though …
Twelve wild poliovirus (WPV) cases were recorded in the country in 2018. Even though …
The Governance of Childhood Vaccination Services in Crisis Settings: A Scoping Review
N Abdelmagid, RJ Southgate, M Alhaffar, M Ahmed… - Vaccines, 2023 - mdpi.com
The persistence of inadequate vaccination in crisis-affected settings raises concerns about
decision making regarding vaccine selection, timing, location, and recipients. This review …
decision making regarding vaccine selection, timing, location, and recipients. This review …
Stakeholders' hopes and concerns about the COVID-19 vaccines in Southeastern Nigeria: a qualitative study
UM Chukwuocha, CO Emerole, GN Iwuoha… - BMC Public Health, 2022 - Springer
Background Equitable access and high uptake of safe and effective vaccines is critical to
ending the COVID-19 pandemic. To ensure the success of these vaccines, particularly in …
ending the COVID-19 pandemic. To ensure the success of these vaccines, particularly in …
The theatre and health education: impact of social media-based short drama in combating COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Nigeria
SO Alidu - Ianna Journal of Interdisciplinary …, 2021 - …
Introduction: Nigeria has a long history of vaccine hesitancy and the same scenario is
playing out regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. Many people are skeptical in taking the …
playing out regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. Many people are skeptical in taking the …