SynthesisImmunity, inflammation and disease2025
Determinants of Malaria Vaccine Acceptance: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Awareness, Acceptance, Hesitancy, and Willingness to Pay.
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- Determinants of caregivers' acceptance of the malaria vaccine: The case of Bamenda and Bamenda III Health Districts in Cameroon.Public health in practice (Oxford, England) · 2026Article
- The Evolving Landscape of Malaria Prevention Strategies: A Review of Recent Developments.Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Caregivers awareness, knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions towards malaria vaccine in Kole and Kwania Districts, Northern Uganda.Malaria journal · 2026Article
- Awareness and acceptance of malaria vaccines by caregivers of under-5 children in Abia State, Nigeria: a mixed methods study.BMJ public health · 2026Article
- Caregivers' willingness and factors influencing uptake of the malaria vaccine among under-five children at Masaka Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda.PLOS global public health · 2026Article
- Awareness and acceptance of the malaria vaccine among caregivers attending primary health care centres in Sudan: a mixed-methods study.Malaria journal · 2025Article
- Influencing Factors of Pregnant Women's Willingness to Receive Influenza Vaccination in China.Vaccines · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundMalaria is a life-threatening disease caused by Plasmodium parasites, transmitted through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. It remains a major global health issue, with 263 million cases and 597,000 deaths in 2023, primarily affecting young children and pregnant women. This review evaluates awareness, acceptance, hesitancy, and willingness to pay (WTP) for the RTS,S/AS01 malaria vaccine, along with the key factors influencing these outcomes.
methodsA comprehensive literature search was conducted in Web of Science, PubMed, and Embase, covering publications up to 18 June 2024. Observational studies assessing awareness, acceptance, hesitancy, and WTP for the malaria vaccine in endemic regions were included. Two independent reviewers screened the studies. Data extraction was performed using Nested Knowledge software and analyzed with R v.4.4. Pooled prevalences were estimated using random-effects models, and heterogeneity was assessed with the I² statistic.
resultsEighteen studies with 21,975 participants provided insights into malaria vaccine dynamics: 32% awareness (95% CI, 18%-50%), 83% acceptance (95% CI, 75%-89%), 14% hesitancy (95% CI, 7%-26%), and 58% WTP (95% CI, 34%-79%). Key determinants of acceptance included age, where younger adults (18-24 years) showed lower acceptance (OR = 0.64, 95% CI, 0.35-0.93). Employment, particularly farmers, had higher acceptance rates (OR = 3.20, 95% CI, 1.00-7.40). Lower socioeconomic status and larger family sizes were associated with decreased acceptance (OR = 0.18, 95% CI, 0.02-0.38).
conclusionThis review revealed an 83% acceptance rate for the malaria vaccine, with variability in awareness (32%), hesitancy (14%), and willingness to pay (58%). Age, employment, and socioeconomic status were significant determinants of acceptance. However, due to potential publication bias and high heterogeneity, these findings should be cautiously interpreted. The results highlight the necessity for targeted interventions to enhance vaccine acceptance. Further research is required to elucidate factors that influence vaccine acceptance.
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