Perceptions of COVID-19 transmission risk and testing readiness in rural Southwest Nigeria

Akinyemi, Joshua O.; Agunbiade, Melvin O.; Salawu, Mobolaji M.; Eniade, Olanrewaju D.; Yaya, Sanni; Fawole, Olufunmilayo I.

doi:10.1016/j.sciaf.2022.e01334

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“…The majority of the participants are ready to inform relatives of their COVID-19 status. This contradicts the study of Akinyemi et al (2022). The high frequency of readiness to inform relatives found in this study could be attributed to the health workers' perception and knowledge of the virus.…”

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Adverse events following administration of COVID-19 vaccine among health workers in Kwara State, North Central Nigeria

Bello,

Adepoju,

Aliyu

et al. 2024

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Background: The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has been a health issue of great concern. The disease has caused a substantial reduction in the workforce globally. In 2020, several vaccines were approved to prevent COVID-19 infection.Objective: This study evaluated adverse events following the administration of the COVID-19 vaccine among secondary healthcare workers in Kwara State, NigeriaMethods: This was a multicenter, and cross-sectional study conducted in eleven secondary healthcare hospitals among 348 health workers using a validated questionnaire. Ethical approval and informed consent were obtained appropriately. The questionnaire was read, explained, and distributed to the respondents at each facility between December 2022 and June 2023. The forms were filled out accordingly. Appropriate statistical software was used to analyze the collected data.Results: Among the 348 respondents studied, most were females (70.4%) within the age range of 31-40 years (50.3%). Few (16.4%) of the respondents were infected, however, the majority (62.9%) were fully vaccinated. Approximately one-third (31.1%) received the AstraZeneca vaccine. The most commonly experienced adverse events were fever (34.2%), headache (33.9%), tiredness (31.0%), and general body pain (30.3%). There was a significant association between the type of vaccine administered, dose received, and adverse events experienced at p < 0.05. In addition, there was a significant correlation between adverse events and the gender of the respondents at p < 0.05.Conclusion: Some respondents experienced adverse events after administration of COVID-19 vaccination. These events were associated with the type of vaccine, dose of vaccine received, and gender.

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Adverse events following administration of COVID-19 vaccine among health workers in Kwara State, North Central Nigeria

Bello,

Adepoju,

Aliyu

et al. 2024

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“…From our analysis, the age, occupational background, and monthly income of the study participants were signi cantly associated with the COVID-19 testing status of the respondents. Previously Akinyemi et al, [33] had reported that age signi cantly in uenced COVID testing in rural settlements of Southwestern Nigeria. The signi cant differences based on the occupational background could be due to the increased likelihood of healthcare workers (medical-related elds) being tested more than the general population [34].…”

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A cross-sectional survey of COVID-19 testing status among vaccine recipients in Gombe, North-Eastern Nigeria

Sikiru,

Al-Mustapha,

Oyewo

et al. 2023

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The COVID-19 testing status and vaccine acceptance are two key components of any COVID-19 control program as they are important in evaluating the prevalence of the disease as well as curbing the spread of the SARS-CoV-2, the causative agent of COVID-19. Hence, this study conducted a non-probability cross-sectional survey of 872 COVID-19 vaccine recipients in Gombe State to determine their testing status and socio-demographic profiles. The descriptive analysis revealed that the median age group was 30–39 years. More than half (57.7%, n = 503) of the study participants earned 50,000 Naira or less and approximately 51% of the vaccine recipients (n = 444) had tertiary education. Approximately one-third (35.1%, n = 306/872) of the study participants have been previously screened for SARS-CoV-2 and the COVID-19 positivity rate among them was 6.9% (n = 21/306). Some 108 (18.2%) persons reported Adverse Event Following Immunization (AEFI). The multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed that the age [30–39 years, (OR: 1.76; 95% CI: 1.13, 2.74; p = 0.041)], monthly income [150,000 naira and above (OR: 10.43; 95% CI: 2.22, 21.88; p < 0.001)], and background [health-related, (OR: 6.30; 95% CI: 4.35, 9.13; p = 0.01)] of the vaccine recipients was significantly associated with the COVID-19 testing status. The COVID-19 testing status of vaccine recipients is low. Hence, mass COVID-19 screening strategies should be implemented together with improved vaccine advocacy to focus on vaccine safety and efficacy.

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“…In confirming the index case in the country, NCDC, in a notice issued on Friday, February 28, 2020, assured Nigerians of their preparedness to tackle and curtail the pandemic. 5 Unfortunately, despite these assurances, the cases had increased tremendously from a single imported case to multiple imported cases arising from community transmission in several parts of the country. The inability to curtail the COVID-19 virus is attributed to a failure to initiate active measures to curb the spread of the virus.…”

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The Legal Rights and Challenges of COVID-19 Patients Accessing Private Healthcare in Nigeria

Aidonojie

Okuonghae²,

Ukhurebor

2022

BESTUUR

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<p>The COVID-19 pandemic has overwhelmed healthcare providers all over the world. Nigeria has also had its fair share of the health crisis caused by COVID-19. Despite the apparent shortcomings of public healthcare in combating the COVID-19 pandemic, the participation of private healthcare providers in caring for COVID-19 patients in Nigeria has been limited by legal and regulatory constraints. This study employs a hybrid research method. The study found insufficient medical facilities and care for COVID-19 patients in government-owned isolation centers. It was concluded and recommended that there is a need to whittle down the laws and regulations limiting private health providers from caring for COVID-19 patients. Furthermore, there is a need to set some ethics and guidelines for private healthcare providers who intend to care for COVID-19 patients.</p>

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Perceptions of COVID-19 transmission risk and testing readiness in rural Southwest Nigeria

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Adverse events following administration of COVID-19 vaccine among health workers in Kwara State, North Central Nigeria

Adverse events following administration of COVID-19 vaccine among health workers in Kwara State, North Central Nigeria

A cross-sectional survey of COVID-19 testing status among vaccine recipients in Gombe, North-Eastern Nigeria

The Legal Rights and Challenges of COVID-19 Patients Accessing Private Healthcare in Nigeria

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