Beyond the jab: Unravelling the complexities of vaccine adoption for East Coast Fever in rural Kenya.

ABSTRACT: East Coast Fever (ECF) is one of the leading causes of livestock mortality and reduced productivity across Eastern Africa, and while a live vaccine against it known as the Infection and Treatment Method has existed for three decades now, its adoption by affected communities remains low. This study sought to provide a detailed examination of the dynamics that shape Infection Treatment Method (ITM) vaccine adoption behaviours. The study examined individual, socio-cultural and ecological- level factors influencing ITM adoption using the socio-ecological model. Analyzing data obtained from 18 focus group discussions, 30 in-depth interviews with livestock keepers, and 25 key informant interviews conducted with community stakeholders, the study identified factors associated with vaccine adoption

SUBMITTER: Muthiru AW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11774369 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature