RSV awareness, risk perception, causes, and terms: Perspectives of pregnant and lactating women in Kenya to inform demand generation efforts for maternal RSV vaccines
Rupali J. Limaye,
Berhaun Fesshaye,
Prachi Singh
et al.
Abstract:Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes a substantial proportion of acute lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) among infants. In low- and middle-income countries, RSV may be responsible for approximately 40% of all hospital admissions of infants less than one year. A safe and immunogenic RSV vaccine, given to pregnant persons, is imminent. In this qualitative study, we sought to understand factors that could inform maternal vaccine decision-making to inform future demand generation strategies in Kenya. W… Show more
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