Table 1 Actionable problem statements at different level
Level of Action | Key actionable problem statements |
|---|---|
Individual/family level | - Poor health literacy resulting in susceptibility to rumours & mis or disinformation - Lack of females’ involvement in decision-making (poor female empowerment) - Lack of trust in government hospitals and doctors, considered them as party in global COVID-19 hoax - Inherently vaccine hesitant population with hardcore refusal for polio |
Community/society level | - Informal healthcare workers as major providers of health - Faith based trust (more trust in religious leaders), strong influence of religious leaders in the community - School teachers and schools influential and respected by the community where literacy is less than 50% - Poverty, lack of civic facilities and healthcare by the govt created lack of trust and negative feelings against the government |
Service level | - No COVID-19 vaccination centre in proximity - WhatsApp, YouTube, and Facebook as major source of acquiring information - Local informal healthcare providers, religious leaders, schoolteachers, and school going youth considered as knowledgeable regarding COVID-19 pandemic & vaccination |