Factors influencing vaccination up-take among nomadic population in four regions of Ghana: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Vaccination has contributed to the reduction in vaccine preventable diseases. Despite, improved global coverage, vaccination among nomadic populations is still low especially in Africa. This study explored factors influencing vaccination uptake among pastoralist nomads in Ghana.

Methods

We conducted key informant interviews (KII) in 11 districts across four regions of Ghana, using grounded theory qualitative research approach. One hundred and eighty-two KII were conducted among pastoralist nomads, community opinion leaders, community health volunteers, security services personnel, local government personnel and health workers. Guided by the WHO health systems building blocks, data was coded using Nvivo 12 and analysed thematically. Results were presented as narrat

SUBMITTER: Afari-Asiedu S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11495143 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature