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Caregivers’ practices and factors associated with malaria vaccine uptake among under-five children in the Tiko Health District, Cameroon: A community based cross-sectional study

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  • Idang Maureen Abiache
  • Divine Nsobinenyui
  • Chrisantus Eweh Ukah
  • Yunika Larissa Kumenyuy
  • Ngu Claudia Ngeha
  • Randolf Wefuan
  • Syveline Zuh Dang
  • Ndip Esther Ndip
  • Mirabelle Pandong Feguem
  • Dickson S Nsagha

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Malaria remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among children under five in Cameroon. In 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended the RTS,S/AS01 malaria vaccine for children in areas with moderate to high transmission. This study assessed caregivers’ practices and factors associated with malaria vaccine uptake among under-five children in the Tiko Health District. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from March to April 2025, involving 410 caregivers of children aged 0–5 years. Participants were selected through multistage sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed with descriptive statistics and logistic regression to identify factors associated with vaccine uptake.. Variables with p

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  • Idang Maureen Abiache & Divine Nsobinenyui & Chrisantus Eweh Ukah & Yunika Larissa Kumenyuy & Ngu Claudia Ngeha & Randolf Wefuan & Syveline Zuh Dang & Ndip Esther Ndip & Mirabelle Pandong Feguem & Dic, 2025. "Caregivers’ practices and factors associated with malaria vaccine uptake among under-five children in the Tiko Health District, Cameroon: A community based cross-sectional study," PLOS Global Public Health, Public Library of Science, vol. 5(10), pages 1-14, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pgph00:0004695
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0004695
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    1. Agbor Patrick Agbor & Prof. Nsangha Dickson Shey & Prof. Yenshu Emmanuel Vubu, 2024. "Examining Barriers to the Utilization of Malaria Control and Prevention Services in the South West Region, Cameroon," Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing, IPR Journals and Book Publishers, vol. 10(5), pages 30-42.
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