,
Gideon Babatunde Ojo*,
Olusegun Gbenga Lala,
Olayinka Susan Ogundoyin,
Ozichi Nweke Emuoyibofarhe,
Amos Taiwo Okunade,
Ehidiame Simon Dawodu,
Olubayode Bamidele,
Lawrence Adedayo,
Oladiran Afolabi,
Olusola Oluwafemi Akande
Introduction and Aim: In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the proliferation of misinformation concerning the disease and its preventative vaccines became a significant issue. To address this, this study investigated the knowledge and perceptions of adult Nigerians in Southwest Nigeria concerning COVID-19 vaccination. Methods: Cross-sectional online surveys’, utilizing structured questionnaire distributed via Google Forms, was employed to gather data from 309 residents across Southwestern states. The collected data were then analyzed using percentages and Chi-Square tests in SPSS to determine associations between COVID-19 knowledge and various factors including sociodemographic, vaccination knowledge, perception, awareness, and exposure to misinformation Results: The average age of respondents was 28.37 years, with a strong positive view towards COVID-19 vaccination (77.7% in favor). A significant majority believed in the vaccine's potential to combat the pandemic (88.3%), and 65.5% perceived it as safe based on their knowledge. Conclusion: Public health campaigns in Southwest Nigeria effectively reduced COVID-19 and immunization misinformation. However, continued efforts are crucial to address remaining misconceptions, particularly in rural areas and across Nigerian communities, leveraging social media and telecommunications.
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Ajayi, A. F., Ojo, G. B., Lala, O. G., Ogundoyin, O. S., Emuoyibofarhe, O. N., et al. (2025). Knowledge and Perception of Adult Nigerians Towards COVID-19 Vaccination: A Case Study in Southwest Nigeria. World Journal of Public Health, 10(3), 209-222. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.wjph.20251003.12
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Ajayi, A. F.; Ojo, G. B.; Lala, O. G.; Ogundoyin, O. S.; Emuoyibofarhe, O. N., et al. Knowledge and Perception of Adult Nigerians Towards COVID-19 Vaccination: A Case Study in Southwest Nigeria. World J. Public Health 2025, 10(3), 209-222. doi: 10.11648/j.wjph.20251003.12
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Department of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Bowen University, Iwo, Nigeria
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Department of Mass Communication, College of Computing and Communication Studies, Bowen University, Iwo, Nigeria
Department of Computer Science Programme, College of Computing and Communication Studies, Bowen University, Iwo, Nigeria
Bursary Unit, Bowen University, Iwo, Nigeria
Department of Medical Biology and Genetics, Near East University, Lefkosa, Cyprus
Department of Physiology, College of Health Sciences, Bowen University, Iwo, Nigeria
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Department of Political Science, College of Management and Social Sciences, Bowen University, Iwo, Nigeria
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