September 25, 2025Open Access

Measles vaccine hesitancy among caregivers of children aged 12–35 months in the Biyem-Assi Health District, Yaoundé, Cameroon: a cross-sectional study

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Cross-sectional analysis identifies vaccine hesitancy in caregivers of children aged 12–35 months in Cameroon, suggesting key reasons for delay.

Vaccine hesitancy was observed in 22.1% of caregivers, indicating a significant barrier to measles immunization.
Key reasons for hesitancy included fear of side effects, efficacy concerns, and lack of information among caregivers.
In total, 92.34% of reached caregivers consented to participate, ensuring representative insights into vaccine perceptions.
The study points to a critical need for effective communication strategies to address vaccine hesitancy in the community.

TATSABONG et al. (2025) studied this question.

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September 25, 2025Open Access

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Cross-sectional analysis identifies vaccine hesitancy in caregivers of children aged 12–35 months in Cameroon, suggesting key reasons for delay.

Vaccine hesitancy was observed in 22.1% of caregivers, indicating a significant barrier to measles immunization.
Key reasons for hesitancy included fear of side effects, efficacy concerns, and lack of information among caregivers.
In total, 92.34% of reached caregivers consented to participate, ensuring representative insights into vaccine perceptions.
The study points to a critical need for effective communication strategies to address vaccine hesitancy in the community.

TATSABONG et al. (2025) studied this question.

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