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

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...

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Main Authors: Abel Wilson Walekhwa, David Musoke, Aisha Nalugya, Claire Biribawa, Godfrey Nsereko, Solomon Tsebeni Wafula, Brenda Nakazibwe, Mary Nantongo, Doreen Awino Odera, Achangwa Chiara, Ross Mathew Boyce, Edgar Mugema Mulogo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-07-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Measles
Vaccination
Barriers
Rural district
Uganda
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-022-07579-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-022-07579-w

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