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  "abstract": "BackgroundPoliomyelitis remains a public health concern where population immunity is incomplete and circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus (cVDPV) persists. Although Nigeria interrupted wild poliovirus transmission in 2020, cVDPV cases continue to pose challenges, particularly in parts of Northern Nigeria.\n\nMethodsThis multicentre descriptive cross-sectional study evaluated community knowledge and attitudes towards polio immunization across 37 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in 20 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). A multistage sampling strategy was utilized to select 1,850 adult respondents (50 per LGA) spanning rural, semi-urban, and urban settlements.\n\nResultsOverall, 40.4% (n = 747) of respondents demonstrated good knowledge, while 58.4% (n = 1,080) displayed positive attitudes towards polio immunization. A striking disparity was observed across residence classifications: respondents in urban/semi-urban LGAs exhibited significantly higher levels of good knowledge (51.7%, 569/1,100) compared to those in rural LGAs (23.7%, 178/750; {chi}2 = 144.00, df = 1, p < 0.001). Main sources of information were health workers (33.0%) and radio (21.1%).\n\nConclusionKnowledge deficits persist in rural Northern Nigerian communities despite favorable attitudes. Interventions must prioritize localized risk communication, traditional and religious leadership involvement, and primary healthcare integration.",
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  "affiliations": [
    "Department of Public Health, College of Health Technology Ningi, Bauchi State, Nigeria"
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      "name": "A. G. Muhammad"
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    {
      "name": "I. O. Abar"
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    {
      "name": "H. Sule"
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    {
      "name": "A. N. Olim"
    }
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  "bibtex": "https://research.draconitic.com/paper/1ehmj5g6svw8f.bib",
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  "doi": "10.64898/2026.09.29.26364257",
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  "pmcid": null,
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  "published": "2026-09-29",
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  "title": "COMMUNITY KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS POLIO IMMUNIZATION IN NORTHERN NIGERIA",
  "title_text": "COMMUNITY KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS POLIO IMMUNIZATION IN NORTHERN NIGERIA",
  "type": "preprint",
  "updated_at": "2026-10-30T12:21:54Z",
  "url": "https://research.draconitic.com/paper/1ehmj5g6svw8f",
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