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Teeka Tehreek: Increasing Epi Vaccinations In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, Narjis Fatima Hussain
Teeka Tehreek: Increasing Epi Vaccinations In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, Narjis Fatima Hussain
Theses and Dissertations--Public Health (M.P.H. & Dr.P.H.)
Abstract
Globally, Pakistan ranks third among countries with the most unvaccinated and under-vaccinated children. Within the country, there are huge regional disparities, and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region (KPK FATA) has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the country. Low vaccination rates contribute to the high burden of childhood infectious diseases in Pakistan that cause 70% of childhood deaths. Addressing the issue requires an understanding of the barriers towards vaccinations; 30% of refusals are due to religious reasons and other misconceptions that are compounded by low literacy rates. Since religion has a critical authority in shaping the population’s beliefs, attitudes, …