Sidney Sampson

Biographic Data

ID6782275
NAMESidney Sampson
GIVEN NAMESSidney
FAMILY NAMESampson
SIGNATURESAMPSON S
AFFILIATIONSHospital South West Jutland
ORCID0000-0001-5303-5475
VERIFIEDNo
TOTAL WORKS9
TOTAL CITATIONS0
AUTHOR COUNT9
EDITOR COUNT0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2023
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2026
H-INDEX0

  • Evaluation of surveillance performance and determinants for priority vaccine-preventable diseases in Niger State, Nigeria

    Open AccessOladayo David Awoyale, Akolade Jimoh et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2026

    Vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) remain important causes of morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa, and evidence on subnational surveillance performance in Nigeria remains limited. We conducted a cross-sectional analytic evaluation of surveillance systems for measles, diphtheria, acute flaccid paralysis (AFP), and cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) in Niger State, Nigeria. Data were collected from 415 clinicians, community resource persons,…

  • Stakeholders’ perspectives on lessons learnt from HPV mass vaccination in Nigeria

    Open AccessDaradara Kubura, Sidney Sampson et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2025

    The findings highlight critical lessons for future vaccination programs. Early planning, proactive social mobilization, effective rumor management, and leveraging community networks were instrumental in enhancing vaccine acceptance and coverage. These strategies serve as a model for overcoming barriers to public health interventions and should be prioritized in future efforts to improve HPV and other vaccination programs in Nigeria

  • Predictors of willingness of HPV vaccine uptake across Eight States in Nigeria

    Open AccessHilary I Okagbue, Grace Erekosima et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2025

    Our survey found geopolitical disparities in HPV awareness and willingness across Nigeria. Future interventions should prioritize emphasizing the severity and susceptibility of HPV-related diseases, particularly in low-resource settings. Providing accurate information from trusted sources and addressing misconceptions through evidence-based strategies can enhance informed decision-making regarding HPV vaccination

  • Partnership coordination for optimized Covid-19 vaccination

    Open AccessSaheed Dipo Isiaka, Olugbemisola Wuraola Samuel et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2024

    Background: Developing countries have partnered with non-governmental and development organizations to ensure universal health coverage and promote equity in accessing health services. This study was motivated by the timely and relevant collaborative partnership among the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Sydani Consulting, and other implementing partners at the sub-national level. There is also no evidence of a study on p…

  • Integrating health intervention into existing program structure of the neglected tropical diseases

    Open AccessSunday Atobatele, Sidney Sampson et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2024

    Background: Nigeria has a national policy on neglected tropical diseases (NTD) which is coordinated by the Federal Ministry of Health and integrated into the health system at all government levels. A network of grassroots mobilizers, named community drug distributors (CDDs), deliver NTD drugs and commodities to rural and hard-to-reach communities throughout Nigeria. Methods: Interviews with state and local government coordinators of Nigerian NTD …

  • Varying behavioral differences and correlates of HPV infection among young adolescents in Benue state, Nigeria

    Open AccessEvelyn Orya, Evelyn Erdoo Orya et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2024

    This study provides valuable insights into HPV knowledge, prevention practices, and willingness to uptake HPV vaccination among secondary school students in Benue State, Nigeria. The significance of the differences and correlates was discussed using themes. The research has unpacked complex relationships that could have public health implications for researchers and policymakers. Moreover, ten actionable policy recommendations were prescribed. Se…

  • Exploring the perceptions and experiences of mobile teams on Covid-19 vaccine uptake at the community level

    Open AccessSaheed Dipo Isiaka, Akolade Uthman Jimoh et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2024

    This study concluded that social mobilizers play key roles in vaccine uptake, especially at the community level. Their roles in creating awareness, sensitization, and bringing the vaccine closer to hard-to-reach communities contributed to the success attained in the fight against COVID-19 in both states

  • The effect of participatory action research on HPV primary preventive measures among in-school adolescents in Benue State, Nigeria

    Open AccessEvelyn Orya, Evelyn Erdoo Orya et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2024

    PAR led to a significant increase in awareness and knowledge of HPV, knowledge of different aspects of HPV infection, and willingness to uptake the HPV vaccine. Additionally, the study has provided evidence that PAR interventions can be a viable tool in delaying sexual initiation and reducing sexual behavioural tendencies, especially in high-risk groups

  • Landscape Analysis of Primary Healthcare Integration; Understanding Barriers and Enablers for People-Centered Care in Low-And-Middle Income Countries

    Open AccessShiva Gab-deedam, Sidney Sampson et al.ARTICLEInternational Journal of…2023

    Background: Healthcare interventions in Low-and-Middle Income Countries (LMICs) are mostly disease-specific and exist independently, leading to fragmentation of services and inefficiencies in healthcare delivery. Therefore, the need to integrate interventions and share resources between programs is exigent. The dearth of evidence on the barriers and enablers for seamlessly integrated interventions in LMICs compared to high-income settings, necess…