A missed opportunity: faith leaders and the HPV vaccination effort in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Faith leaders face several challenges that limit their role in promoting HPV vaccination. This study recommends providing clear, culturally relevant materials and communication strategies to support faith leaders and their communities. With these tools, faith leaders have the opportunity to engage and become effective advocates for the elimination of cervical cancer.
Authors
- Wosene Berhanu
- Helena Avermark
- Adamu Addissie
- Sibylle Herzig van Wees
- Claudia Hanson
- Simon Yigremachew
Institutions
- Karolinska Institutet (SE)
- Addis Ababa University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Global Health Action
- Published
- 2026-03-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/16549716.2026.2635822
- Primary Topic
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00