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The research aims to identify barriers to canine rabies vaccination in Nigeria and their implications for public health.

Barriers to Canine Rabies Vaccination in Nigeria: Implications for Rabies Elimination by 2030

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Cross-sectional study identifies barriers to rabies vaccination in Nigeria, highlighting implications for elimination strategies.

The research aims to identify barriers to canine rabies vaccination in Nigeria and their implications for public health.
Conducted a cross-sectional study of dog-owning households in three Nigerian states and the Federal Capital Territory.
Developed a probabilistic model to analyze barriers to canine rabies vaccination among owners of unvaccinated dogs.
Higher education and urban residence correlated with perceiving the vaccination process as difficult.
Households in poverty reported the vaccine as too costly, particularly in urban areas.
Increased awareness of rabies and access to veterinary services reduced perceived barriers.

Mshelbwala et al. (2026) studied this question.

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