Cross-sectional survey linked conspiracy theory endorsement to low vaccine acceptance in Nigeria, highlighting misinformation's impact on public health.
Key Points
Overall vaccine acceptance in Nigeria was only 14.7%, showing stark contrast based on belief in conspiracy theories.
Among 870 participants, 742 were vaccine-hesitant, with 89.4% endorsing at least one conspiracy theory.
Conspiracy theory endorsement was linked to lower educational attainment and reliance on social networks for health information.
These findings underscore the need for targeted counter-misinformation strategies to improve vaccine uptake.