Malaria, Malaria Vaccine
Conditions
Brief summary
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.
Detailed description
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.
Interventions
OTHERNo interventions
No intervention
Sponsors
Research and Publication office
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Graduates of healthcare profession fields with at least one year of healthcare practice following graduation. * Voluntary agreement and written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
non medical graduates
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Knowledge regarding malaria vaccine | Jan - Apr 2025 | Included 11 questions about awareness, malaria and malaria vaccination |
| Attitude regarding malaria vaccine | Jan - Apr 2025 | 5 point likert-scale assessment |
Countries
Sudan
Outcome results
None listed