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<p>The COVID-19 testing status and vaccine acceptance are two key components of any COVID-19 control program as they are important in evaluating the prevalence of the disease as well as curbing the spread of the SARS-CoV-2, the causative agent of COVID-19. Hence, the aim of this study was to conduct a non-probability cross-sectional survey of COVID-19 vaccine recipients in Gombe State to determine their testing status and socio-demographic profiles. A total of 872 vaccine recipients were included in this study. The descriptive analysis revealed that the median age group was 30–39 years. More than half (57.7%, <i>n</i> = 503) of the study participants earned 50,000 Naira or less and approximately 51% of the vaccine recipients (<i>n</i> = 444) had tertiary education. Approximately one-third (35.1%, <i>n</i> = 306/872) of the study participants have been previously screened for SARS-CoV-2 and the COVID-19 positivity rate among them was 6.9% (<i>n</i> = 21/306). Some 108 (18.2%) persons reported Adverse Event Following Immunization (AEFI). The multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed that the age [30–39 years, (OR: 1.76; 95% CI: 1.13, 2.74; <i>p</i> = 0.041)], monthly income [150,000 naira and above (OR: 10.43; 95% CI: 2.22, 21.88; <i>p</i> &lt; 0.001)], and background [health-related, (OR: 6.30; 95% CI: 4.35, 9.13; <i>p</i> = 0.01)] of the vaccine recipients was significantly associated with the COVID-19 testing status. The COVID-19 testing status of vaccine recipients is low. Hence, mass COVID-19 screening strategies should be implemented together with improved vaccine advocacy to focus on vaccine safety and efficacy.</p>

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A cross-sectional survey of COVID-19 testing status among vaccine recipients in Gombe State, North-Eastern Nigeria

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    2025年3月26日

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  • Nafisah Ayinde Sikiru,
  • Ahmad Ibrahim Al-Mustapha,
  • Muftau Oyewo,
  • Bello Shittu Sani,
  • Adeyi Habibah,
  • Muftiat Mopelola Alikinla,
  • Nusirat Elelu

摘要

The COVID-19 testing status and vaccine acceptance are two key components of any COVID-19 control program as they are important in evaluating the prevalence of the disease as well as curbing the spread of the SARS-CoV-2, the causative agent of COVID-19. Hence, the aim of this study was to conduct a non-probability cross-sectional survey of COVID-19 vaccine recipients in Gombe State to determine their testing status and socio-demographic profiles. A total of 872 vaccine recipients were included in this study. The descriptive analysis revealed that the median age group was 30–39 years. More than half (57.7%, n = 503) of the study participants earned 50,000 Naira or less and approximately 51% of the vaccine recipients (n = 444) had tertiary education. Approximately one-third (35.1%, n = 306/872) of the study participants have been previously screened for SARS-CoV-2 and the COVID-19 positivity rate among them was 6.9% (n = 21/306). Some 108 (18.2%) persons reported Adverse Event Following Immunization (AEFI). The multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed that the age [30–39 years, (OR: 1.76; 95% CI: 1.13, 2.74; p = 0.041)], monthly income [150,000 naira and above (OR: 10.43; 95% CI: 2.22, 21.88; p < 0.001)], and background [health-related, (OR: 6.30; 95% CI: 4.35, 9.13; p = 0.01)] of the vaccine recipients was significantly associated with the COVID-19 testing status. The COVID-19 testing status of vaccine recipients is low. Hence, mass COVID-19 screening strategies should be implemented together with improved vaccine advocacy to focus on vaccine safety and efficacy.