Vaccine Research

other Attitude, Perception and Concern towards Children’s Vaccination amidst COVID-19 Pandemic among Selected Workers in a Nigerian Population Vaccine technology Vaccine technology Original article Original article Introduction: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a vaccine-preventable disease amongst all ages; however, parental attitudes, perceptions and concerns towards children’s vaccination can hamper immunization efforts and leave this vulnerable group of the society unprotected. The aim of this study is to assess the attitude, perception and concern towards children’s vaccination amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic among selected workers in a Nigerian population. Methods: This web-based study was conducted among a selected Nigerian population between the month of February and May 2021 using an online self-administered structured questionnaire hosted by Survey Monkey. The invitation to take part in the poll was sent out to a total of 180 persons through social networking platforms including Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp. Version 25 of the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to analyze the data collected and results presented using tables, bar charts and pie charts. The cutoff point was established at a level of significance equal to P < 0.05. Results: Vaccine hesitant score on childhood acceptance rates shows that 28 (15.6%) had low acceptance rates, 125 (69.4%) had moderate acceptance rates, and 27 (15.0%) had high acceptance rates. There was significant association between age and overall vaccine hesitance on children’s vaccination acceptance rates at χ2 = 16.804, P = 0.032. Conclusion: More than two-thirds of study participants supported children's vaccination. Those with low compliance may lack a realistic perception of infection risk, poor-quality information about immunizations and the disease, and general understanding. Attitude, Children, Concern, COVID-19, Perception, Vaccination 48 57 http://vacres.pasteur.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-7567-2&slc_lang=other&sid=1 Enitan Samson enitans@babcock.edu.ng 0000 0001 5993 7920 Yes Department of Medical Laboratory Science, School of Public and Allied Health, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria Abiodun Durosinmi 0000 0002 5382 5108 No Department of Medical Laboratory Science, State Hospital, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria Yomi Akele 0000 0003 2006 0820 No Department of Biomedical Science, School of Applied Science, University of Brighton, London, United Kingdom. Ngozi Adejumo 0000 0001 5825 4247 No Department of Medical Laboratory Science, School of Public and Allied Health, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria. Doris Ezigbo 0000 0001 9397 3706 No Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences & Technology University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu State, Nigeria. Oyekunle Oyekale 0000 0002 2352 4144 No Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Ogbomoso, Oyo state Nigeria. Olugbamila Dada 0000 0002 0278 0579 No Department of Medical Laboratory Science, School of Public and Allied Health, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria. Marcel Edafetanure-Ibeh No Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Texas A&M University, Texas, United States. Umanka Yelpoji 0000 0003 4021 6933 No Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. Eleojo Itodo No Department of Medical Microbiology, Federal Medical Centre, Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria. Sylvia Nmesomachi 0000 0002 2631 1769 No Department of Pathology. 68 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital Yaba, Lagos State, Nigeria. Michael Idoko No Department of Hematology and Blood Group Serology, Federal College of Veterinary and Medical Laboratory Technology, Vom, Nigeria Nkemjika Okafor 0000 0001 6795 603x No Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences & Technology University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu State, Nigeria. Oluwatosin Opeyemi 0000 0002 5306 4249 No Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Bola Tinubu Health and Diagnostic Center, LASUTH, Lagos State, Nigeria Abimbola Abdulsalam 0000 0001 6447 5206 No Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria. Ifeoluwa Oyedoyin No Department of Medical Laboratory Science, State Hospital, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria