Role of risk perceptions and vaccine hesitancy on decision-making among low-income mothers in Kenya: a qualitative study.

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Abstracts

Introduction

Vaccine hesitancy among mothers in low-income communities in Kenya presents a serious obstacle to achieving successful childhood immunisation. The aim of this study was to explore the determinants of vaccine hesitancy among mothers from low-income rural communities, risk perceptions associated with vaccines and how these factors influence decision-making regarding their children's immunisation.

Methods

A qualitative descriptive study was conducted in three counties in Kenya (Murang'a, Kiambu and Machakos) using in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with mothers of children under 5 years. Participants were purposively sampled from low-income rural communities and were mothers attending postnatal clinics at various health facilities. Th

SUBMITTER: Kimotho SG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11911692 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature