2020
DOI: 10.52442/jrmi.v6i3.182
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Reasons for parental hesitancy towards Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV): a cross sectional study in Khyber Agency, Pakistan

Abstract: Introduction: Pakistan remains one of the three polio-endemic countries in the world due to Illiteracy, religious beliefs, conflicts and security issues hindering vaccination efforts. Parental refusal or hesitancy towards vaccinating their children along with low coverage of polio vaccination in high conflict areas remain key problem areas.Objectives: To assess the awareness regarding polio vaccination, and to identify the reasons of parental hesitancy towards oral polio vaccination.Materials & Methods: A … Show more

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