Knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding dengue vaccine: a baseline study of community members and health providers in Indonesia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite recent behavioral interventions aimed at reducing the burden of dengue, persistent unfavorable related behaviors in the Indonesian community suggest that vaccination could be effective. However, before this is implemented nationally, public perception and acceptance of the vaccine should be assessed in addition to health providers' points of view.

Purpose

This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of community members and health providers in Indonesia.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted in 6 districts of 3 Indonesian provinces. Respondents included both community members and health providers living within the territory of the selected primary health care centers. Pretested questionnaires were used to gather

SUBMITTER: Wahab A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11884950 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature