Aim: To examine the structural, behavioural and social drivers to routine immunisation in Lao PDR with a focus on ethnic minorities.
Method: Survey of caregivers in Luang Prabang province using items from the Behavioural and Social Drivers of Immunisation survey.
Expected Outcomes: Empirical data on behavioural, social, and cultural factors influencing vaccines that affect ethnic minorities, with data to help design tailored strategies to improve vaccine uptake among ethnic minorities in Lao PDR
Researcher: Meru Sheel (PI), Julie Leask, Majdi Sabahelzain, Alastair Donachie, Niramonh Chanlivong, Praveena Gunaratnam, Kongxay Phounphenghack, Bouaphanh Khamphaphongphane, Bandith Soumphonphakdy, Xayaphone Soundala
Funder: Australian Government Department of Health
