This study assesses Sudanese healthcare workers' knowledge and attitudes toward the malaria vaccine in 2025, considering demographic and professional factors. It examines awareness of malaria prevalence, WHO recommendations, vaccine type, efficacy, and safety, along with confidence in recommending it and its acceptability. The findings will aid in designing interventions to improve vaccine uptake and reduce malaria burden.
This study aims to assess the knowledge and attitudes of Sudanese healthcare workers (HCWs) toward the malaria vaccine in 2025. It examines how demographic factors and professional roles influence their understanding and perception. The knowledge assessment includes awareness of malaria prevalence, WHO vaccine recommendations, and vaccine type, efficacy, and safety. The attitude evaluation focuses on confidence in recommending the vaccine and perceptions of its feasibility and acceptance in Sudan. The findings will help design targeted interventions to enhance vaccine uptake and reduce the malaria burden.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
222
No intervention
Research and Publication Office
Khartoum, Khartoum State, Sudan
Knowledge regarding malaria vaccine
Included 11 questions about awareness, malaria and malaria vaccination
Time frame: Jan - Apr 2025
Attitude regarding malaria vaccine
5 point likert-scale assessment
Time frame: Jan - Apr 2025
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