Preliminary insights into knowledge and attitudes toward malaria vaccination among Sudanese healthcare workers: an exploratory cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Malaria continues to impose a significant public health burden in Sudan, where fragile health systems and conflict exacerbate transmission. The introduction of RTS,S/AS01 and R21/Matrix-M vaccines offers a potential breakthrough. However, the success of such programs depends heavily on healthcare workers (HCWs), whose knowledge and attitudes can influence vaccine uptake; this study explored these factors among Sudanese HCWs' knowledge and attitudes toward malaria vaccination.

Methods

An exploratory cross-sectional survey was conducted between January and April 2025 among HCWs across Sudan. A total of 222 eligible participants were recruited via an online, self-administered questionnaire. Knowledge was assessed using eight malaria vaccine-related items, with scores

SUBMITTER: Hamza DAA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12750600 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature