Publications by authors named "Atusaye J Simbeye"
Article Synopsis
- Malaria is a major global health issue, particularly for children under 5 and pregnant women, leading to the introduction of the RTS,S/AS01 vaccine in countries like Malawi, Kenya, and Ghana; however, vaccination coverage remains low, with only 60% uptake in Malawi's Nsanje district in 2021, falling short of the WHO's 80% target.
- A study conducted in April-May 2023 surveyed 410 mothers/caregivers of children aged 24-36 months to identify factors affecting malaria vaccine uptake, finding that education level and antenatal visits positively influenced vaccination rates, while negative experiences and travel distance negatively impacted them.
- The results showed that while the first dose uptake was high at
