Table 2 Key areas of inquiry covered in the study

Perceptions and experiences with malaria

· What is the impact of malaria on the community?

· What are the local terms for malaria?

· What are the symptoms of malaria?

· What are the ways to prevent and treat malaria?

· What malaria programmes are available?

· How well do they work?

Perceptions and experiences with vaccination

· What is the understanding of vaccination?

· What are the benefits of vaccines?

· What influences the decision to vaccinate children?

· What prevents the decision to vaccinate children?

· Who might discourage vaccinations?

Health decision-making in households

· Who are the primary decision-makers for childhood health, including vaccination?

· Who makes the decision if the primary decision-maker is not present?

Acceptability of a future malaria vaccine

· What concerns exist?

· What information is needed?

Trusted sources and information channels

· Where do you get your health information?

· Who are the trusted sources within the community?