Project Title
Assessment of Behavioral and Social Drivers (BeSD) of vaccination amongst
Children from zero-dose and under-immunized communities in Ethiopia: an insight to develop
tailored strategies to promote vaccine uptake and close equity gaps
Project Description
This Project was conducted collaboratively by the Ethiopian Health Education and Promotion
Professionals Association (EHEPA) with the support provided by UNICEF. The aim of this
project was to inform the development of tailored strategies aimed at enhancing routine
childhood immunization. A qualitative exploratory study was conducted in five selected regions
of Ethiopia (Addis Ababa, Oromia, Gambella, Somali and Afar) from November to December,
2023.
Project Description
The Study tools that were developed after reviewing relevant literatures and using both the
human centered design and Behavioral and Social Drivers (BeSD) frameworks. underwent
validation during a workshop with stakeholders and the National Communication & Community
Engagement Technical Working Group (C-TWG) to gather insights and feedback on their
efficacy.
Phase one
The first phase took place from November 9 to November 30, 2023, with caregivers who have at
least one child had aged 0-24 months and/or under-five children eligible for immunization
services residing in peri-urban/urban-slum, IDP, refugees and pastoralist areas of Oromia, Addis
Ababa, Gambella
Phase Two
The second phase was conducted from December 8 to December 30, 2023 With caregivers who
have at least one child had aged 0-24 months and/or under-five children eligible for
immunization services residing in pastoralist areas of, Somali and Afar regions.
