Understanding caregivers’ and community influencers’ perspectives on the barriers to childhood immunisation in Northern Nigerian States with public-private partnerships in routine immunisation programme

This study highlights the intricate barriers to immunisation uptake in northern Nigeria. Key recommendations include engaging male caregivers through tailored social and behavioural change initiatives and capacity building for health workers to improve their counselling skills on vaccine side effects. Findings from the study provide valuable insights for policymakers and programme implementers. Implementing these interventions can tackle ongoing challenges and improve routine immunisation in these states.

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BMC Public Health
Published
2025-04-21
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-22710-7
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7
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Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
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Understanding caregivers’ and community influencers’ perspectives on the barriers to childhood immunisation in Northern Nigerian States with public-private partnerships in routine immunisation programme

Angela Odiachi, Adetayo Adetunji, Adebola Adedimeji, Eno-Obong Etim et al.
7 citations
BMC Public Health
Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
15.17
article

Understanding caregivers’ and community influencers’ perspectives on the barriers to childhood immunisation in Northern Nigerian States with public-private partnerships in routine immunisation programme

Angela Odiachi, Adetayo Adetunji, Adebola Adedimeji, Eno-Obong Etim, Leanne Dougherty, Matthew Alabi
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7 citations

Abstract

This study highlights the intricate barriers to immunisation uptake in northern Nigeria. Key recommendations include engaging male caregivers through tailored social and behavioural change initiatives and capacity building for health workers to improve their counselling skills on vaccine side effects. Findings from the study provide valuable insights for policymakers and programme implementers. Implementing these interventions can tackle ongoing challenges and improve routine immunisation in these states.

BMC Public HealthVol. 25(1)
Population Council (IN), Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (NG), Development Research and Projects Centre (NG), Population Council (US)
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Openalex Percentile: Top 1%
Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
15.17
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Understanding caregivers’ and community influencers’ perspectives on the barriers to childhood immunisation in Northern Nigerian States with public-private partnerships in routine immunisation programme — Angela Odiachi, Adetayo Adetunji, et al. · BMC Public Health (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS