Open AccessVaccine hesitancy: Pattern of side effects of the first dose of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine among healthcare workers in Enugu
Author(s) -
Emmanuel C. Iyidobi,
Theclar Ogochukwu Iyidobi,
Uche Sebastine Ozioko,
Justus Uchenna Onu,
Rosemary C. Muomah,
Steven Kator Iorfa,
Arinze Victor Aneke
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
annals of clinical and biomedical research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2724-508X
DOI - 10.4081/acbr.2022.174
Subject(s) - medicine , sore throat , health care , vaccination , family medicine , chills , adverse effect , surgery , immunology , economics , economic growth
Vaccination is a basic public health intervention and its advancement in prevention of infectious diseases that plague humans has been evolving and helps to save humanity from extinction. This study aims to evaluate the common side effects of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine and willingness to receive second dose among healthcare workers within Enugu metropolis. It was a cross -sectional survey carried out from March to June, 2021 using validated self-administered questionnaire among 89 participants. Data analysis were conducted using SPSS version 21.0 (p 0.05) respectively. The Oxford AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine has high safety profile margin, though with some side-effects which could not deter participants from getting vaccinated. Education of the masses on safety of current vaccines and future vaccines should be an integral component of public health initiatives aimed at achieving the desired herd immunity.