High confidence and demand for hepatitis E vaccine during an outbreak in Bentiu, South Sudan: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT: In 2021 in response to an outbreak of hepatitis E in Bentiu internally displaced persons camp the South Sudanese Ministry of Health with support from Médecins Sans Frontières implemented the first-ever mass reactive vaccination campaign with HEV239 (Hecolin; Innovax, Xiamen, China). We conducted qualitative research to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to hepatitis E and the hepatitis E vaccine. We conducted 8 focus group discussions (FGDs) with community leaders, the general population of vaccine-eligible adults, vaccine-eligible pregnant women (vaccinated and non-vaccinated), and healthcare workers. FGDs were separate by gender and were audio recorded, transcribed, and translated to English. Two coders used inductive thematic analysis to organize emergent themes. Data we

SUBMITTER: Koyuncu A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11884714 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature