Acceptability and feasibility of measles vaccination, small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplementation, and their co-delivery among children aged 6-23 months in northern Nigeria: a qualitative study

In Northern Nigeria, caregivers and stakeholders reported high acceptability of measles vaccination and SQ-LNS, with distance to facilities as a key barrier and NutriVax-linked clinic motivation.

• Why it matters: The study addresses how to deliver nutrition supplementation alongside routine immunization in fragile primary healthcare settings where undernutrition and infectious disease reinforce risks to child survival.
• What they did: Using end-of-trial qualitative interviews (n=53) and focus group discussions (n=8) with caregivers and health and community stakeholders, thematic analysis assessed feasibility and acceptability of measles vaccination, SQ-LNS, and the NutriVax strategy for children aged 6–23 months.
• The result: Participants were satisfied with measles vaccines in both arms and with SQ-LNS in the NutriVax arm; community awareness, outbreak experience, community leader support, male sensitization, and reduced waiting time were emphasized for implementation.

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