Barriers to vaccine acceptance and immunization coverage in Kazakhstan: a mixed-methods study using the COM-B framework
Despite improvements in immunization coverage, vaccine hesitancy remains a critical barrier in Kazakhstan. Addressing misinformation, enhancing healthcare communication, and implementing targeted educational campaigns are essential for improving vaccine acceptance and public trust in immunization programs.
Authors
- Manar Smagul (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0905-8121)
- Aigul Satayeva (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1279-5301)
- Gulnur Zhakhina (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1001-1374)
- Aizhan Yesmagambetova
- Gaukhar Nukenova (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6661-0392)
- Bibigul Aubakirova
- Lena Kassabekova
Institutions
- Republican Center for Healthcare Development (KZ)
- National Research Center for Maternal and Child Health (KZ)
- Nazarbayev University (KZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2025-06-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1600363
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.33
Funders
- World Health Organization