How Theory Based Programming can drive COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake: A Program Brief from Nigeria

This Program Brief describes how Breakthrough ACTION Nigeria used theory-based programming to drive vaccine uptake through social and behavior change programming.

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Follow Who Know Road TV Spots

The ‘Follow Who Know Road’ television spots are one-minute videos explaining why vaccination against COVID-19 is essential.

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  • Episode 1
  • Episode 2
    • Madam Naija learns that the COVID-19 vaccines are safe for pregnant women and nursing mothers.
  • Episode 3
    • Madam Naija is ill and unwilling to go to the hospital. Fifi urges her to go to the hospital and get tested for COVID-19.
  • Episode 4
    • Madam Naija finally goes to the hospital, and Aproko Doctor informs her that he needs to carry out various tests before she can be treated.
  • Episode 5
    • Madam Naija tests positive for COVID-19 and was told to stay isolated for a period. Her husband reminds her that refusal to do this affects the entire family.
  • Episode 6
    • Madam Naija is now a COVID-19 vaccine supporter and believes the vaccines would protect her and her family.
  • Episode 7
    • Madam Naija encourages people in the market to vaccinate against COVID-19, citing her experience with the disease.
  • Episode 8
    • Madam Naija and Fifi encourage Mama T’s customer to get vaccinated against COVID-19, even though he worries that the vaccine may affect his hypertension.
  • Episode 9
    • Fifi encourages a customer at Mama T’s restaurant to get his booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

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    Peer Referral Cards

    This card is used to refer clients to get vaccinated at the healthcare facility closest to them.

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    Take Your ARVs and Complete Your COVID-19 Vaccination to Stay Protected

    This poster encourages people living with HIV to take their anti-retroviral drugs and get vaccinated to stay protected. It also has variations in Hausa, Igbo, Pidgin, and Yoruba.

    Source: Take Your ARVs and Complete Your COVID-19 Vaccination to Stay Protected

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    Engaging and Empowering Health Care Workers to Promote COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake in Nigeria

    This implementation plan provides guidance on key social and behavior change (SBC) interventions to overcome COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy.

    Source: Engaging and Empowering Health Care Workers to Promote COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake in Nigeria

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    Healthcare Worker Clinic Vaccination

    These posters, developed by Johns Hopkins CCP and Nigeria Federal Ministry of Health, promote COVID-19 vaccination among healthcare workers. The posters are in English, Pidgin, Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba.

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      Get Tested for COVID-19 If You Feel Sick

      Posters in English, Pidgin, Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba urging people to get tested if they feel ill.

      Source: Get Tested for COVID-19 If You Feel Sick

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        COVID-19 Vaccines Are Safe for PLHIV

        Posters in English, Pidgin, Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba emphasizing the safety if the COVID-19 vaccines for people living with HIV.

        Source: COVID-19 Vaccines Are Safe for PLHIV

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          Protect Yourself Against COVID-19

          Posters in English, Pidgin, Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba promoting messages about COVID-19 prevention and testing.

          Source: Protect Yourself Against COVID-19

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