Religious and Community Leaders’ Acceptance of Rotavirus Vaccine Introduction in Yogyakarta, Indonesia: A Qualitative Study

Dr. Dra. Retna Siwi Padmawati, MA. ; Anita Heywood ; dr. Mei Neni Sitaresmi, Sp.A(K)., Ph.D. ; dr. Jarir At Thobari, DPharm, Ph.D. ; C. Raina MacIntyre ; Prof. dr. Suparjati Sunarto, Sp.A(K)., Ph.D. ; Holly Seale (2019)


In Indonesia, oral rotavirus vaccines are available but not funded on the National Immunization Program (NIP). New immunization program introduction requires an assessment of community acceptance. For religiously observant Muslims in Indonesia, vaccine acceptance is further complicated by the use of porcine trypsin during manufacturing and the absence of halal labeling. In Indonesia, religious and community leaders and the Majelis Ulama Indonesia (MUI) are important resources for many religiously observant Muslims in decisions regarding the use of medicines, including vaccines. This study aimed to explore the views of religious and community leaders regarding the rotavirus vaccine to inform future communication strategies.

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