To explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on social and behavioural drivers of routine immunisation, maternal and child health services, and COVID-19 vaccination among caregivers and healthcare providers in Indonesia.
Researcher:
Julie Leask (PI), Meru Sheel, Mu Li, Margie Danchin, Kylie Jenkins, Tri Yunis Miko Wahyono, Oktarinda, Madeleine Randell, Adeline Tinessia
Funder: UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office
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