High vaccination coverage and inadequate knowledge: Findings from a community-based cross-sectional study on Japanese Encephalitis in Yangon, Myanmar [version 3; peer review: 2 approved]
Background: Japanese encephalitis (JE) is a mosquito-borne disease with high case fatality and no specific treatment. Little is known about the community’s (especially parents/guardians of children) awareness regarding JE and its vaccine in Yangon region, which bears the highest JE burden in Myanmar...
Main Authors: | Pyae Phyo Kyaw, Hemant Deepak Shewade, Nang Thu Thu Kyaw, Khaing Hnin Phyo, Htar Htar Lin, Aye Mon Mon Kyaw, Mg Mg Mya, Sein Thaung, Yan Naung Maung Maung |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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F1000 Research Ltd
2020-09-01
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Series: | F1000Research |
Online Access: | https://f1000research.com/articles/9-6/v3 |
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