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September 5, 2025PLoS ONEOpen Access

Perception of healthcare administrators on the impediments of optimizing adverse events following immunization e-Reporting in Nigeria

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GEGrace ErekosimaSISaheed Dipo IsiakaFOFolake Oni

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Overview

Qualitative assessment reveals governance, infrastructure, and knowledge gaps hinder AEFI reporting in Nigeria.

Key Points

  • Low reporting of adverse events following immunization remains a significant challenge, affecting overall healthcare quality.
  • Healthcare workers cited knowledge deficiency and fear as major barriers to effective AEFI e-reporting practices.
  • Qualitative interviews with 32 stakeholders at national and sub-national levels highlighted infrastructural and systemic issues.
  • Improving AEFI reporting relies on consistent government commitment and better technical infrastructures in healthcare settings.

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Erekosima et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68bb3ef02b87ece8dc9573e9https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0331093
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