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Read  full   paper  at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=53352#.VL71MizQrzE Author(s)     Maduka Donatus Ughasoro 1* , Beckie Nnenna Tagbo 2 , Dorothy Omono Esangbedo 3   Affiliation(s) 1 Department of Paediatrics, University of Nigeria Enugu Campus, Enugu, Nigeria . 2 Institute of Child Health/Department of Paediatrics, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria . 3 Division of Paediatrics, Providence Hospital, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria . ABSTRACT Background: Introduction of inactivated polio vaccine is imminent and may encounter the challenges that face new vaccines especially vaccine hesitancy. The study evaluated factors that may contribute to hesitancy towards IPV. Methods: Questionnaire adapted from the model developed by the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts Working Group (SAGE WG) was used to assess the factors among 408 parents. The evaluation was under the 3 Cs: Confidence,...

Read  full  paper  at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=53352#.VL3NMizQrzE Author(s)    Maduka Donatus Ughasoro 1* , Beckie Nnenna Tagbo 2 , Dorothy Omono Esangbedo 3   Affiliation(s) 1 Department of Paediatrics, University of Nigeria Enugu Campus, Enugu, Nigeria . 2 Institute of Child Health/Department of Paediatrics, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria . 3 Division of Paediatrics, Providence Hospital, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria . ABSTRACT Background: Introduction of inactivated polio vaccine is imminent and may encounter the challenges that face new vaccines especially vaccine hesitancy. The study evaluated factors that may contribute to hesitancy towards IPV. Methods: Questionnaire adapted from the model developed by the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts Working Group (SAGE WG) was used to assess the factors among 408 parents. The evaluation was under the 3 Cs: Confidence, Complacency...