Local Knowledge and Experiences of Vaccination: Implications for HIV-Preventive Vaccine Trials in South Africa

摘要: This study forms part of the preparation communities for HIV-preventive vaccine trials in South Africa. On basis assumption that attitudes to any HIV or will partly be influenced by experiences vaccination general, this aimed investigate knowledge of, to, and a small semirural community KwaZulu-Natal, The also sought effect traditional, cultural, religious beliefs on vaccination, as well get some indication willingness participate potential trials. Overall, findings reveal good positive with little negative beliefs. generally attitude vaccines Barriers identified, such anxiety about safety, were not surprising.