Malaria is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children younger than 5 years in Kenya. Within the context of planning for a vaccine to be used alongside existing malaria control methods, this study, published in Malaria Journal, explores sociocultural and health communications issues among individuals who are responsible for or influence decisions on childhood vaccination at the community level.

Author(s): Ba-Nguz A, Bingham A, Collymore Y, et al.

Published: 2011

Resource types: Peer-reviewed journal

Diseases: Malaria

Topics: Advocacy and communications; Disease/vaccine specific information

Regions: Africa