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. 2022 May 11;17(5):e0267691. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0267691

Table 2. Attributes of the eligible studies for the rapid review of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance in Nigeria.

s/n Study State Date of survey Number of participants Target population Acceptance rate Factors
1 Adejumo OA et al., [20] Ondo
Edo
Delta
Oct 2020 1740 Health workers 55.5% Vaccines might not be safe,
2 Uzochukwu IC et al., [26] Anambra Jan to Feb 2021 349 University students and staffs 34.7% Disbelief, poor knowledge, and understanding of the technology platforms used to design and develop the vaccine, Deficient data about vaccine adverse effect, Religious inclination
3 Enitan S et al., [23] Across six geopolitical Zones May 2020 465 Adults 20.0% Disbeliefs, conspiracy theories, and fear of the unknown
4 Adigwe OP et al., [28] Abuja Jan 2021 1767 Adults 47.1% Side effects, vaccine safety, and risk concern
5 Olomofe CO et al., [19] Across five geopolitical Zones June to July 2020 776 Adults 58.2% Fear of the unknown, conspiracy theories
6 Tobin EA., et al., [22] Across 36 States July to August 2020 1228 Nigerian adults 50.2% Misinformation, conspiracy theories, lack of trust in the government, Religious inclination
7 Amuzie CI et al., [27] Abia Mar 2021 422 Health workers 45.6% Lack of trust, misinformation, conspiracy theories
8 Allagoa DO et al., [24] Bayelsa Jan to Feb 2021 1000 Patients 24.6% Disbelief, conspiracy theories, safety issues, and religious sentiments
9 Robinson ED et al., [25] Across six geopolitical zones Dec 2020 to Jan 2021 1094 Health workers 32.5% Effectiveness, fear of the known, and safety concerns.
10 Iliyasu Z et al., [21] Kano Mar 2021 446 Adults 51.1% Vaccine safety and rumors