Perception, misconception, myths and fears about the corona virus vaccine amongst women attending antenatal care services in Jos, Plateau State; Nigeria: A quantitative analytic study

Abstract

The aim of this study was to quantitatively evaluate the perception, misconception, myths and fears about the COVID-19 vaccination amongst women receiving antenatal care services at PHCs in Jos, Plateau state, Nigeria. This was done utilizing a cross-sectional study that utilized a validated data tool with over 250 participants. The highest percentage (36.4%) of respondents strongly agreed that the vaccine will protect them from getting infected, 27.2% agreed to this, 17.6% were indifferent, the least percentages 12.4% and 6.4% were amongst those who strongly disagreed and disagreed respectively. 38.4% agreed that they can lead a normal life after vaccination, 30.4% were indifferent about this, 16.8% strongly agreed to this, 9.6% strongly disagreed and the lowest percentage of respondents 4.8% disagreed. About 34.8% agreed to receive the vaccine if it is proven safe and effective. 32.4% strongly agreed to this, 19.6% were indifferent about this while 8% and 5.2% strongly disagreed and disagreed respectively.