RTS,S/AS01_E vaccine defaults in Ghana: a qualitative exploration of the perspectives of defaulters and frontline health service providers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While Ghana has a good track record in the Expanded Programme on Immunization, there are substantial challenges with regards to subsequent vaccinations, particularly after the first year of life of the child. Given that the last dose of the RTS, S/AS01_E vaccine against malaria is administered at 24 months, there is a high likelihood of default. Hence, it is imperative to understand the dynamics and reasons for the defaults to enable the development of effective implementation strategies. This study explored why caregivers default on the RTS, S/AS01_E vaccine from the perspective of health service providers and caregivers.

Methods

This study employed an exploratory, descriptive approach. Using a purposive sampling technique, caregivers who defa

SUBMITTER: Okyere J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10483715 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature