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

• DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2021.40.10.29816
• Publication Date: 2021-09-06T16:44:45Z
• Authors: Chidinma Ihuoma A...; Franklin Odini; Kalu Ulu Kalu; Michael Izuka; Uche Nwamoh; Uloaku Emma-Ukaegbu; Grace Onyike
• Keywords: Abia; Cross-sectional study

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