Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal
Has COVID-19 influenced parental perceptions and knowledge about polio vaccination in Pakistan?
Background: Despite global vaccination efforts, Pakistan remains one of the last 2 countries where wild poliovirus is still endemic. Aim: To assess the change in parental knowledge and perceptions about polio vaccination after COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: From January to April 2025 we interviewed 308 parents, who were permanent residents for ≥2 months, with at least one child aged 0–5 years and willing to provide informed consent, in 4 administrative subdivisions of North Waziristan District, Pakistan. We analysed t …