Cultural tailoring of vaccination messages
Leveraging culturally adapted audio messaging in the promotion of maternal and infant vaccination uptake in rural communities in Nigeria
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15380212 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Anthony C Iwu (0000-0002-8139-283X, Imo State University Teaching Hospital, corresponding author), Chinedu Anthony Iwu, Kenechi Uwakwe (Imo State University Teaching Hospital), Mazi E C Ejikem (Imo State University Teaching Hospital), Mazi Eke Ejikem, Uche R Oluoha (Imo State University Teaching Hospital), Uche Oluoha, Ernest Nwaigbo (Imo State University Teaching Hospital) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 4151-4151 |
| Publication date | 2025-11-26 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | BMC Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1471-2458 • E-ISSN: 1471-2458 |
| Publisher | BioMed Central (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1186/s12889-025-25293-5 |
| PMID | 41299334 |
| OpenAlex | W4416695635 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 13 |
Culturally tailored audio messaging rooted in local music significantly enhanced vaccination knowledge and perceived trustworthiness. Although no immediate behavioural change was observed, the participatory process fostered early perceptual shifts that may facilitate long-term uptake. This approach offers a promising and replicable strategy for advancing maternal and child health while promoting health equity in similar resource-limited settings
Biostatistics · Citizen journalism · Equity (law · Health communication · Health promotion · Perception · Promotion (chess · Public health · Vaccination · Health Literacy and Information Accessibility · ICT in Developing Communities · Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |