Abdulai Mohammed, Victoria Bam, Jerry Armah, Abigail Kusi-Amponsah Diji, Alberta Yemotsoo Lomotey, Collins Atta Poku, Hayford Isaac Budu
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Abstract
Aim: To assess community awareness, knowledge and perception of the malaria vaccine.
Design: A descriptive cross-sectional survey.
Methods: Multistage sampling was adopted in recruiting 400 participants. A structured questionnaire designed based on study objectives guided data collection.
Results: Participants were 18-47 years with a mean age of 30 years. A statistically significant association was observed between socio-demographic characteristics (age, marital status, religion, education) and the awareness of the malaria vaccine. Majority of the participants (n = 190, 86.4%) said the vaccine was for the protection of children and they perceived that the vaccine would improve children's ability to fight diseases (n = 158, 71.8%), hence should be administered to every child (n = 201, 91.4%). Nurses and other health workers should intensify public education on the malaria vaccine.
Patient or public contribution: Caregivers of children in Kassena-Nankana East Municipality.
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