Table 2.

Themes explored in the study

Theme	Thematic areas explored
1. Perceptions and experiences with malaria	• Perceptions of women and men around malaria. • Perceived causes of malaria. • Community experiences with malaria control efforts.
2. Perceptions and experiences with child immunization	• Community experiences with vaccination programs and the health system. • Community perceptions of factors that influence immunization coverage and acceptance of a new vaccine. • Decision-making around child vaccination.
3. Considerations for a future malaria vaccine	• Reactions to the prospect of a new vaccine. • Expectations for a new vaccine. • Concerns about a possible new vaccine. • The concept of efficacy.