Vaccine hesitancy in Malawi: a threat to already-made health gains

Malawi faces a growing concern about vaccine hesitancy. This threatens to undermine significant strides in the fight against infectious diseases in the country. Vaccine hesitancy in Malawi is driven by multiple factors. This short communication discusses the extent of vaccine hesitancy in Malawi and...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Bwanali, Akim N., Lubanga, Adriano F., Mphepo, Mzati, Munthali, Leonard, Chumbi, Gertrude D., Kangoma, Melina
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2023
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Short Communications
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10552950/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37811119
http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/MS9.0000000000001198
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Sumario:Malawi faces a growing concern about vaccine hesitancy. This threatens to undermine significant strides in the fight against infectious diseases in the country. Vaccine hesitancy in Malawi is driven by multiple factors. This short communication discusses the extent of vaccine hesitancy in Malawi and its main drivers according to SAGE’s (Strategic Advisory Group of Expert) 3Cs (confidence, complacency and convenience) model of vaccine hesitancy. As an escalating health concern, it is imperative to address it urgently. It is imperative to address it urgently through comprehensive and sustainable awareness campaigns that should aim to increase acceptance and demand for vaccines.

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