Gaps in measles vaccination coverage in Kasese district, Western Uganda: results of a qualitative evaluation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the availability of a highly effective vaccine, measles remains a substantial public health problem in many countries including Uganda. In this study, conducted between June-August 2020 following a local outbreak, we sought to explore the factors that could affect measles vaccination coverage in rural western Uganda.

Methods

We conducted a descriptive study using qualitative data collection approaches in the Kasese district. The research team utilized purposive sampling to identify and select participants from the public health sector and district government. We conducted key informant interviews (KII) and one focus group discussion (FGD). Responses were recorded using portable electronic devices with the FGD and KII guide installed. Interviews were conduc

SUBMITTER: Walekhwa AW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9251590 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature