Sociocultural determinants of anticipated oral cholera vaccine acceptance in three African settings: a meta-analytic approach
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2015-12Author
Sundaram, Neisha
Schaetti, Christian
Merten, Sonja
Schindler, Christian
Ali, Said M
Nyambedha, Erick O
Lapika, Bruno
Hutubessy, Raymond
Weiss, Mitchell G
Chaignat, Claire-L
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Controlling cholera remains a significant challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa. In areas where access to safe water and sanitation are limited, oral cholera vaccine (OCV) can save lives. Establishment of a global stockpile for OCV reflects increasing priority for use of cholera vaccines in endemic settings. Community acceptance of vaccines, however, is critical and sociocultural features of acceptance require attention for effective implementation. This study identifies and compares sociocultural determinants of anticipated OCV acceptance across populations in Southeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Western Kenya and Zanzibar.