Abiodun Musbau Lawal, Department of Psychology, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, NigeriaFollow
Babatola Dominic Olawa, Department of Psychology, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, NigeriaFollow
Ikenna Maximillian Odoh, University Medical Centre, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, NigeriaFollow
Ayodeji Olorunfemi Olawole, Department of Guidance and Counselling, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, NigeriaFollow
Olubukola Ajayi, Department of Psychology, Ekiti State University, Ekiti State, NigeriaFollow
Judith Chineye Azikiwe, Department of Psychology, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, NigeriaFollow
Israel Oluwatosin Ayodele, Department of Psychology, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, NigeriaFollow
Emmanuel Kolawole Odusina, Department of Demography and Social Statistics, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, NigeriaFollow
Thomas Attah, Department of Strategy and Growth, Funds and Electronic Transfer Solutions, Lagos State, NigeriaFollow
Ezekiel Adeyemi Odedokun, Department of Sociology, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, NigeriaFollow
Stephen Ishola Babatunde, Department of Psychology, Atiba University, Oyo State, NigeriaFollow
Teslim Alabi Oladejo, Department of Psychology, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, NigeriaFollow
Confidence Chioma Otoghile, Department of Psychology, Atiba University, Oyo State, NigeriaFollow
Saheed Abiola Saka, Department of Psychology, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, NigeriaFollow

Abstract

Nigeria has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and vaccination is a key strategy. However, the country faces vaccination hesitancy, poor risk perception, and low acceptance. This study aimed to assess the direct and interactive impacts of COVID-19 vaccine risk perception and acceptability on COVID-19 vaccination attitudes in the general Nigerian population. In a cross-sectional approach, participants completed a structured questionnaire including demographics, COVID-19 vaccine risk perception, acceptance, and vaccination attitude from April 2-30, 2021. The sample included 1,026 participants from different ethnicities across four regions (Southwest, South, Southeast, and North Central) in Nigeria, which were selected using the convenience sampling method. Multivariate analysis of variance results showed that the COVID-19 vaccine’s risk perception and acceptability have separate and interactive effects on overall vaccination attitudes. Interactively, individuals with high-risk perceptions and low acceptance expressed more skepticism about its benefits, were concerned about its long-term body effects, believed more in its commercialization, and preferred natural immunity. Nigerians’ apprehension about COVID-19 vaccination is impacted by their high-risk perception and low vaccine uptake.

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