Falmata Grema Mustapha

Factors Contributing to Pneumococcal Vaccination Hesitancy among Caregivers of Children with Sickle Cell Anaemia in a Resource-limited Setting: Implications for Vaccine Coverage

Ayuba Zakar & Falmata Grema Mustapha · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2026

Background: Children with sickle cell anaemia (SCA) are at increased risk of invasive pneumococcal disease, making pneumococcal vaccination an important preventive measure. However, vaccine hesitancy may reduce uptake, particularly in resource-limited settings where access to vac...