Breaking barriers: a qualitative study on polio vaccine hesitancy in Herat Province, Afghanistan

Breaking barriers: a qualitative study on polio vaccine hesitancy in Herat Province, Afghanistan

Abstract Introduction Polio vaccination faces persistent challenges in Afghanistan due to socio-cultural barriers, distrust in healthcare systems, and ongoing conflicts, making it crucial to address vaccine hesitancy for successful eradication efforts.. Therefore, this study was designed to explain...

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Main Authors: Farid ahmad Sillab, Javad Moghri, Ali vafaee Najar, Abolfazl Marvi, Abdolnaser Sana, Maryam Naghipour, Elaheh Hooshmand
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Vaccine
Vaccine hesitancy
Afghanistan
Polio eradication
Public health
Community trust
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-23903-w
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