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"Hidden in Plain Sight": Uncovering Gendered Barriers Behind Zero-Dose Children in Haruka Woreda, Afar Region
This poster presentation examines how gendered barriers contributed to zero-dose in Haruka, Afar region, Ethiopia. Gender-related barriers—such as the unintended consequences of post-vaccination symptoms, which often place blame or responsibility on mothers—remain a critical driver of zero-dose status in pastoralist communities like Haruka. Addressing supply-side or logistical gaps alone is insufficient. Without tackling gendered access and decision-making dynamics, immunization programs will continue to leave children behind. Closing the zero-dose gap requires a deliberate shift toward gender-responsive immunization programming.
Suggested citation: Finina Abebe et al., “‘Hidden in Plain Sight’: Uncovering Gendered Barriers Behind Zero-Dose Children in Haruka Woreda, Afar Region,” National Immunization Research Conference 2025, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2025, www.technet-21.org/en/resources/presentation/hidden-in-plain-sight-uncovering-gendered-barriers-behind-zero-dose-children-in-haruka-woreda-afar-region
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- English
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2025
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ZDLA-Ethiopia
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| Title | Author | Year | Type | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Hidden in Plain Sight": Uncovering Gendered Barriers Behind Zero-Dose Children in Haruka Woreda, Afar Region | Finina Abebe, Kedir Geberegzabher, Andamlak Asfaw, Habtamu Belete, Yesunesh Teshome, Tahir Mohammed, Liya Wondwossen, Nahad Sadr-Azodi, Jenny Sequeira, Nancy Fullman, Tosin Ogunsipe, Rahel Belete, Nigussie Terefe, Tesfaye Amare, Dejene Duguma | 2025 | Presentation | English |
| Applying Human-Centered Design to Reach Zero-Dose Children in Urban Slums: Insights from Nifas Silk Lafto sub city, Kersa Bella site, Addis Ababa | Andamlak Asfaw, Habtamu Belete, Tahir Mohammed, Nigussie Terefe, Moges Haile, Nahad Sadr-Azodi, Liya Wondwossen, Jenny Sequeira, Nancy Fullman, Rahel Belete, Yesunesh Teshome, Tosin Ogunsipe, Finina Abebe, Dejene Duguma | 2025 | Presentation | English |
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| ZDLA Final Report | CHAI Ethiopia Vaccines Program | 2026 | Report | English |
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