Acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine and its related determinants in Nigeria: An online survey

Table 4 Perception of vaccination and social distancing measures among the study participants

Variable	Strongly agree	Agree	Neither agree nor disagree	Disagree	Strongly disagree
Vaccines are important for my health	790 (43.9)	780 (43.3)	170 (9.4)	20 (1.1)	40 (2.2)
Vaccines are effective	650 (36.1)	870 (48.3)	240 (13.3)	10 (0.6)	30 (1.7)
Being vaccinated is important for the health of others in my community	860 (47.8)	740 (41.1)	140 (7.8)	50 (2.8)	10 (0.6)
All routine vaccines recommended by the healthcare workers are beneficial	580 (32.2)	850 (47.2)	300 (16.7)	60 (3.3)	10 (0.6)
New vaccines carry more risks than older vaccines	330 (18.3)	490 (27.2)	670 (37.2)	220 (12.2)	90 (5.0)
The information I receive about vaccines from the government is reliable and trustworthy	130 (7.2)	610 (33.9)	770 (42.8)	220 (12.2)	70 (3.9)
Getting vaccines is a good way to protect me from disease	740 (41.1)	820 (45.6)	150 (8.3)	50 (2.8)	40 (2.2)
Generally, I follow vaccine recommendations from my doctor or health care provider	650 (36.1)	950 (52.8)	140 (7.8)	50 (2.8)	10 (0.6)
Social distancing can protect yourself from COVID-19	970 (53.9)	730 (40.6)	70 (3.9)	20 (1.1)	10 (0.6)
Social distancing can protect your child or children from COVID-19	1030 (57.2)	650 (36.1)	100 (5.7)	20 (1.1)	0 (0.0)
Social distancing can protect your parents from COVID-19	1030 (57.2)	670 (37.2)	80 (4.4)	20 (1.1)	0 (0.0)

Data are presented as n (%). COVID-19: Coronavirus disease 2019.