TABLE 2.
Adverse events following SARS‐CoV‐2 vaccination reporting practices
| Variable | Categories | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| How long did it take you to see the side effect? | |||
| Within 24 hr | 304 | 87.1 | |
| After 24 hr | 45 | 12.9 | |
| Did you report the observed side effects or reactions to a health facility? | |||
| Yes | 104 | 30.1 | |
| No | 242 | 69.9 | |
| Were you advised on how to manage any observed side effects or reactions? | |||
| Yes | 178 | 61.6 | |
| No | 285 | 38.4 | |
| What form of counsel were you given? | |||
| Report any side effects to the health facility | 214 | 75.1 | |
| Manage side effects at home with iced cubes | 118 | 41.4 | |
| Take enough rest | 13 | 4.6 | |