NSU Research Contributions

Title : Knowledge and acceptance of malaria vaccine among parents of under-five children of malaria endemic areas in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study

Authors : Mohammad Ashraful Amin, Sadia Afrin, Atia S. Bonna, Md Faisal K. Rozars, Mohammad Hayatun Nabi, and Mohammad Delwer H. Hawlader

Journal Article Title: Health Expectations	Volume Number: 26	Publication Year : 2023	Issue Number: 6
Index: indexed	Ranking: No Ranking	ISSN (Print): 1369-6513	Publisher Name: John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
Pages : 14
ISSN (Online): 1369-7625

Funding Information:

Funding Source : None

Other Information:

Direct Sustainable Development Goals : SDG3 Good Health & Well-being SDG4 Quality Education	Indirect Sustainable Development Goals : SDG10 Reduced Inequality	Sustainable Development Sub Goals : End preventable deaths of newborns and children under 5 years of age End the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and neglected tropical diseases Achieve universal health coverage
Impact statement: This is the first study in Bangladesh to assess malaria vaccine knowledge and acceptance in hotspot zones, revealing that while only 25% of parents have heard of the vaccine, a significant majority (70%) are willing to vaccinate their children. By identifying that urban residency, higher income, and prior malaria diagnosis are primary drivers of vaccine acceptance, the research provides a vital evidence-based framework for the government to design targeted awareness campaigns and funding allocations. These findings support the World Health Organization's goal of a malaria-free world by ensuring that life-saving vaccine innovations are accepted and adopted in the nations most vulnerable to the disease.	Collaboration: None	Keywords: acceptance, children, knowledge, malaria, parents, vaccination