Caregivers awareness, knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions towards malaria vaccine in Kole and Kwania Districts, Northern Uganda.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The R21 malaria vaccine has recently been rolled out in Uganda and other endemic settings across sub-Saharan Africa. Its implementation, faces many potential challenges. We assessed caregivers' awareness, knowledge, attitude, and perceptions towards the vaccine in northern Uganda.

Methods

A sequential explanatory mixed methods study was conducted in Kole and Kwania districts, Northern Uganda. Quantitative data were collected through a structured survey of 574 randomly selected caregivers of age-eligible children. Qualitative data were gathered through follow-up focus group discussions with caregivers. Descriptive statistics and exploratory factor analysis were used to assess knowledge and latent dimensions of attitudes and perceptions. Qualitative data were transc

SUBMITTER: Puleh SS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12910924 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature