April 12, 2023Open Access

A Mixed Method Study to Assess the Knowledge and Perceptions around Polio and Its Immunization in Pakistan

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Why the study?

Pakistan has persistent poliovirus transmission where misconceptions about polio vaccines have hindered vaccination efforts essential to achieve disease eradication.

Population

Households in Karachi (3780), Bajaur (1258), and Pishin (2100) in high-risk areas of Pakistan

Design

Mixed-methods study

Authors

AHAtif HabibAga Khan University FTFarhana TabassumAga Khan University IHImtiaz HussainAga Khan University

Discussion

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Overview

Misperceptions may sustain refusals despite awareness; leaves open targeted education strategies for polio eradication.

Structured PICO

Population

7,138 households in high-risk areas of Pakistan (3,780 in Karachi, 1,258 in Bajaur, and 2,100 in Pishin)

Outcome

Knowledge and perceptions regarding polio disease and immunization

Despite high awareness of polio, persistent misperceptions drive vaccine refusal in high-risk areas of Pakistan, highlighting the need for targeted educational strategies.

Cite This Study

Habib et al. (2023) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7628d3b1c5cc4eb2b1df81 https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202304.0225.v1

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April 12, 2023Open Access

A Mixed Method Study to Assess the Knowledge and Perceptions around Polio and Its Immunization in Pakistan

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Why the study?

Pakistan has persistent poliovirus transmission where misconceptions about polio vaccines have hindered vaccination efforts essential to achieve disease eradication.

Population

Households in Karachi (3780), Bajaur (1258), and Pishin (2100) in high-risk areas of Pakistan

Design

Mixed-methods study

Authors

AHAtif HabibAga Khan University FTFarhana TabassumAga Khan University IHImtiaz HussainAga Khan University

Discussion

Member takes

Overview

Misperceptions may sustain refusals despite awareness; leaves open targeted education strategies for polio eradication.

Structured PICO

Population

7,138 households in high-risk areas of Pakistan (3,780 in Karachi, 1,258 in Bajaur, and 2,100 in Pishin)

Outcome

Knowledge and perceptions regarding polio disease and immunization

Despite high awareness of polio, persistent misperceptions drive vaccine refusal in high-risk areas of Pakistan, highlighting the need for targeted educational strategies.

Cite This Study

Habib et al. (2023) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7628d3b1c5cc4eb2b1df81 https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202304.0225.v1

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