Using photovoice methodology to uncover individual-level, health systems, and contextual barriers to uptake of second dose of measles containing vaccine in Western Area Urban, Sierra Leone, 2020

ABSTRACT:

Background

Vaccination coverage for the second dose of the measles-containing vaccine (MCV2) among children has remained stagnant in Sierra Leone at nearly 67% since its introduction in 2015. Identifying community-specific barriers faced by caregivers in accessing MCV2 services for their children and by health workers in delivering MCV2 is key to informing strategies to improve vaccination coverage.

Methods

We used Photovoice, a participatory method using photographs and narratives to understand community barriers to MCV2 uptake from March- September 2020. Six female and five male caregivers of MCV2-eligible children (15–24 months of age), and six health care workers (HCWs) in Freetown, Sierra Leone participated. After having an orientation to photovoice, they photographe

SUBMITTER: Kulkarni S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10422676 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature