A feasibility study: Using mobile phone-based tools to collect community-level Behavioral and Social Drivers (BeSD) of vaccination data in Zambia.

ABSTRACT: Routine collection of behavioral and social drivers (BeSD) of vaccination data is essential for understanding and addressing vaccine confidence and demand to achieve high vaccination coverage. Traditional house-to-house data collection methods are resource-intensive, prompting the need for alternative, scalable approaches. This study tested the feasibility of using mobile phone surveys to collect community-level BeSD data on COVID-19 vaccination in Zambia. A cross-sectional survey of adults aged 18 and over was conducted in three districts: Lusaka, Kalomo, and Chavuma. Participants were recruited via geotargeted mobile phone messages and responded using push-button inputs. The survey adapted validated BeSD questions from the World Health Organization (WHO) framework and was administered in

SUBMITTER: Shragai T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12440194 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature