Training of female health workers (FHWs) to enhance the advocacy and communication skills on COVID-19 vaccine and routine Immunization in District Peshawar Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Pakistan in 2023—a report from the field
The comprehensive approach undertaken in this pilot intervention aimed not only to improve vaccine uptake but also to bolster confidence in the COVID-19 vaccine within the community. The findings and outcomes of this initiative provided valuable insights for future public health strategies, particularly in addressing vaccine hesitancy and increasing vaccine acceptance among priority groups.
Authors
- Zakir Hussain (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-6232-2235)
- Leen Daoud
- Magid Al-gunaid
- Khurram Akram
Institutions
- Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network (JO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Global Women s Health
- Published
- 2025-02-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fgwh.2025.1355781
- Primary Topic
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00