Bringing the social into vaccination research: Community-led ethnography and trust-building in immunization programs in Sierra Leone.

Luisa EnriaJoseph S BanguraHassan M KanuJoseph A KalokohAlie D TimboMohamed KamaraMaligie FofanahAlhassan N KamaraAdikalie I KamaraMorlai M KamaraIbrahim Sorie SumaOsman M KamaraAlusine M KamaraAlhajie O KamaraAbu B KamaraEmmah KamaraShelley LeesMark MarchantMariama Murray

Published in: PloS one (2021)

There is scope for broader application of a community-led ethnographic approach will help redesign programming that is responsive to local knowledge and experience. Involving communities and low-cadre service providers in generating knowledge and solutions can strengthen relationships and sustain dialogue to bolster vaccine confidence.

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