ReviewTherapeutic advances in infectious disease
Vaccine hesitancy under the lens: Nigeria's struggle against the worst diphtheria outbreak in decades.
Review in Therapeutic advances in infectious disease. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07510230 (Media Campaign Intervention to Increase Childhood Immunisation Vaccine Uptake, Access and Reduce Vaccine Hesitancy for Parents/Caregivers With Children), which is not on this map. Cited by 1 paper, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Media Campaign Intervention to Increase Childhood Immunisation Vaccine Uptake, Access and Reduce Vaccine Hesitancy for Parents/Caregivers With Children: A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial
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- Health communication strategies to address parental vaccine hesitancy regarding childhood vaccination in Nigeria: a systematic review.Frontiers in public health · 2026Pooled it
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Abstract
The resurgence of diphtheria in Nigeria, culminating in an outbreak surpassing previous records, has spotlighted the critical imperative for robust immunization policies amidst a milieu of vaccine hesitancy. This commentary delineates the multifaceted dimensions of the current diphtheria outbreak, which started in May 2022, juxtaposed against historical outbreaks, with a focal examination of the pervasive vaccine hesitancy and its underpinning sociocultural and systemic determinants. The discourse extends to a meticulous evaluation of Nigeria's public health response, underlined by the synergy with international organizations, reflecting a global collaborative ethos in combating the diphtheria menace. A critical appraisal of the prevailing immunization policies unveils a necessity for strategic amendments to invigorate vaccination uptake, essential for curbing the diphtheria outbreak and enhancing public health resilience. The reflections herein advocate for a comprehensive, culturally resonant, and sustainable public health paradigm, encompassing a synergistic approach of policy fortification, community engagement, and international collaboration to navigate the challenges posed by vaccine-preventable diseases epitomized by the ongoing diphtheria outbreak. Through a synthesis of historical lessons, contemporary challenges, and global solidarity, this piece contributes to the broader discourse on enhancing immunization coverage and infectious disease control in Nigeria.
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