Monthly Archives: January 2019

Engaging a Community Leader to Enhance Preparation for In-Depth Interviews With Community Members

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Qualitative Health Research
Volume 29 Issue 2, January 2019
http://qhr.sagepub.com/content/current

Research Articles
Engaging a Community Leader to Enhance Preparation for In-Depth Interviews With Community Members
Manuel E. Jimenez, Shawna V. Hudson, Daniel Lima, Benjamin F. Crabtree
First Published August 12, 2018; pp. 270–278
Preview
In-depth interviews allow for rich exploration of stakeholders’ experiences. Preparation for in-depth interviews generally consists of literature reviews and researchers’ review of their own culture and understanding of a topic. We supplemented these strategies with serial “ethnographic interviews” with a single community leader to enhance our preparation for community-based in-depth interviews with Latina, immigrant, Spanish-speaking mothers and to facilitate stakeholder engagement in a research project. After an extensive literature review, we conducted a series of four 1-hour interviews with a key informant in preparation for individual in-depth interviews with 12 parents. The ethnographic interviews with the community leader provided insight into environmental context, cultural categories, and stakeholder priorities, which helped shape the research question, in-depth interview guide, sampling strategy, and interpretive analytic process. We found that ethnographic interviews can provide critical insights for preparing in-depth interview guides and can enhance the information gained while facilitating meaningful stakeholder engagement.

The world debates open-access mandates

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Science         
04 January 2019  Vol 363, Issue 6422
http://www.sciencemag.org/current.dtl

In Depth
The world debates open-access mandates
By Tania Rabesandratana
Science04 Jan 2019 : 11-12 Full Access
Spurred by European funders behind Plan S, many countries consider similar moves.
Summary
In the wake of China’s expressing strong support in December 2018 for Plan S, the Europe-backed program to mandate immediate open access to scientific literature, researchers wonder how far the plan will spread. The program has drawn support from many scientists but concerns from others, and from publishers (including AAAS, publisher of Science). Science looks at which countries’ funders are likely to join and which aren’t, and whether Plan S is poised to shake up scientific publishing or remain a project that applies to only a small fraction of the world’s scientific papers

 

France’s citizen consultation on vaccination and the challenges of participatory democracy in health

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Social Science & Medicine
Volume 220  Pages 1-450 (January 2019)
https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/social-science-and-medicine/vol/220/suppl/C

Research article  Full text access
France’s citizen consultation on vaccination and the challenges of participatory democracy in health
Jeremy K. Ward, Florian Cafiero, Raphael Fretigny, James Colgrove, Valérie Seror
Pages 73-80
Highlights
:: We present the 2016 citizen consultation on vaccination organized in France.
:: We show the tensions at its core between the scientific and democratic principles.
:: We underline the importance of the framing of debates.
:: A missed opportunity to assess the acceptability of vaccine mandates.
Abstract
Background
Confronted with a rise in vaccine hesitancy, public health officials increasingly try to involve the public in the policy decision-making process to foster consensus and public acceptability. In public debates and citizen consultations tensions can arise between the principles of science and of democracy. To illustrate this, we analyzed the 2016 citizen consultation on vaccination organized in France. This consultation led to the decision to extend mandatory vaccination.
Methods
The analysis combines qualitative and quantitative methods. We analyze the organization of the consultation and its reception using the documents provided by its organizing committee, articles of newsmedia and the contents of 299 vaccine-critical websites. Using methods from computational linguistics, we investigate the 10435 public comments posted to the consultation’s official website.
Results
The combination of a narrow framing of debates (how to restore trust in vaccination and raise vaccination coverages) and a specific organization (latitude was given to the orientation committee with a strong presence of medical experts) was successful in avoiding legitimizing vaccine critical arguments. But these choices have been at the expense of a real reflection on the acceptability of mandatory vaccination and it did not quell vaccine-critical mobilizations.
Conclusions
Public health officials must be aware that when trying to increase democratic participation into their decision-making process, how they balance inputs from the various actors and how they frame the discussion determine whether this initiative will provide meaningful information and democratic legitimacy.

 

The association between socioeconomic status and pandemic influenza: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Systematic Reviews
https://systematicreviewsjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles
[Accessed 5 Jan 2019]

Protocol
The association between socioeconomic status and pandemic influenza: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
Pandemic mortality rates in 1918 and in 2009 were highest among those with the lowest socioeconomic status (SES). Despite this, low SES groups are not included in the list of groups prioritized for pandemic va…
Authors: Svenn-Erik Mamelund, Clare Shelley-Egan and Ole Rogeberg
Citation: Systematic Reviews 2019 8:5
Published on: 4 January 2019

Barriers and enablers to adolescent self-consent for vaccination: A mixed-methods evidence synthesis

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Vaccine
Volume 37, Issue 3  Pages 401-538 (14 January 2019)
https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/vaccine/vol/37/issue/3

Review article  Open access
Barriers and enablers to adolescent self-consent for vaccination: A mixed-methods evidence synthesis
Harriet Fisher, Sarah Harding, Matthew Hickman, John Macleod, Suzanne Audrey
Pages 417-429
Abstract
Introduction
The recent global expansion of routine adolescent vaccination programmes has the potential to protect young people against infectious diseases and improve their health. Although the legal framework in many countries permits young people to consent for vaccinations if competent, lack of written parental consent can still prevent uptake. We aimed to review systematically the associated barriers and enablers to implementation of adolescent self-consent procedures.
Methods
A comprehensive search strategy of ten databases from inception to June 2018 was undertaken to identify relevant qualitative and quantitative studies. Titles, abstracts and full texts were assessed for eligibility, and the methodological quality of eligible primary studies evaluated. Thematic synthesis methods were used to interpret and combine qualitative data, and to identify overarching themes as well as similarities and differences within themes. Quantitative data were summarised and, because the data were sufficiently similar in focus, were integrated within the qualitative framework.
Results
Twenty-five publications related to 23 studies were included. Three themes were identified which related to the policy framework, protection, and self-determination. Despite supportive national policy frameworks, implementation of adolescent self-consent procedures can be prevented by local policies, professionals’ misunderstandings of the legal framework and the context in which the vaccination programme is delivered. Motivation to protect young people’s health increased acceptability of adolescent self-consent, but implementation might be prevented to protect the reputation of professionals or relationships with parents. Further, maintaining the role of parents as decision-makers for their child’s healthcare was frequently prioritised over enabling young people’s autonomy to consent.
Conclusions
Barriers to the implementation of adolescent self-consent procedures have implications for young people’s health and uptake of vaccination programmes. There is a need to clarify the policy framework and challenge the primacy of parental consent.

Strengthening national vaccine decision-making: Assessing the impact of SIVAC Initiative support on national immunisation technical advisory group (NITAG) functionality in 77 low and middle-income countries

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Vaccine
Volume 37, Issue 3  Pages 401-538 (14 January 2019)
https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/vaccine/vol/37/issue/3

Research article  Open access
Strengthening national vaccine decision-making: Assessing the impact of SIVAC Initiative support on national immunisation technical advisory group (NITAG) functionality in 77 low and middle-income countries
Kevin van Zandvoort, Natasha Howard, Sandra Mounier-Jack, Mark Jit
Pages 430-434

Developing a seasonal influenza vaccine recommendation in Kenya: Process and challenges faced by the National Immunization Technical Advisory Group (NITAG)

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Vaccine
Volume 37, Issue 3  Pages 401-538 (14 January 2019)
https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/vaccine/vol/37/issue/3

Research article  Open access
Developing a seasonal influenza vaccine recommendation in Kenya: Process and challenges faced by the National Immunization Technical Advisory Group (NITAG)
Jeanette Dawa, Sandra S Chaves, Antoinette Ba Nguz, Rosalia Kalani, … Fred Were
Pages 464-472

What affects pediatric healthcare providers to encourage receipt of routine childhood vaccinations? Results from the Northern District of Israel, 2016

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Vaccine
Volume 37, Issue 3  Pages 401-538 (14 January 2019)
https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/vaccine/vol/37/issue/3

Research article  Abstract only
What affects pediatric healthcare providers to encourage receipt of routine childhood vaccinations? Results from the Northern District of Israel, 2016
Rana Shibli, Shmuel Rishpon, Michal Cohen-Dar, Yael Kandlik
Pages 524-529

Knowledge, attitudes, and practices among Saudi women regarding cervical cancer, human papillomavirus (HPV) and corresponding vaccine

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Vaccine
Volume 37, Issue 3  Pages 401-538 (14 January 2019)
https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/vaccine/vol/37/issue/3

Research article  Open access
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices among Saudi women regarding cervical cancer, human papillomavirus (HPV) and corresponding vaccine
Hoda Jradi, Amen Bawazir
Pages 530-537

From Google Scholar & other sources: Selected Journal Articles, Newsletters, Dissertations, Theses, Commentary

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From Google Scholar & other sources: Selected Journal Articles, Newsletters, Dissertations, Theses, Commentary

Middle East Journal of Digestive Diseases (MEJDD)
Vol.11/ No.1/January 2019
Original Article
Hepatitis B Vaccine Acceptability among Nurses: A Theory Based Conceptualization
MM Alavijeh, M Vaezi –
Hepatitis B is the most common occupational disease in health care providers. It can be followed by several complications. The aim of this study was to determine the cognitive determinants of hepatitis B (HB) vaccination Acceptability among nurses based on the Health Belief Model (HBM). 

KMUJ: KHYBER MEDICAL UNIVERSITY JOURNAL
Vol 10, No 4 (2018)
HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS AND ITS VACCINE: AWARENESS AND ATTITUDES OF YOUNG FEMALE PAKISTANI STUDENTS
S Ghayas, F Anjum, T Husain, L Bashir, S Naz… –
To determine awareness about human papillomavirus (HPV) among female students of medical field in Pakistan… This study established that despite having knowledge about HPV, the populace required sufficient information about HPV vaccination for its acceptance and to prevent and combat the disease.

Journal of Nursing Practice Today
2019; 6(1):446-452
Original Article
Knowledge and acceptance of human papilloma virus vaccine among secondary school students in Queens Model Secondary School, Enugu, Nigeria
CE Israel, NN Ogbu, JA Ingwu, JC Arinze, PC Chikeme –
Abstract
Background & Aim: Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection with high mortality rate though its prevention is now possible through vaccination. The study determined the knowledge and acceptance of HPV Vaccine among Secondary School students in Queens Model secondary school Enugu
Methods and Material: The study utilized a quantitative descriptive survey method. Sample size of 368 students was determined using the power analysis at 95% confidence interval and 5% error margin. Stratified sampling method including proportionate sampling was used to select respondents from different classes to ensure representativeness. Data was collected using questionnaire developed by the researchers with a reliability of 0.79 Cronbach alpha after pre-test and data was analyzed with the aid of SPSS version 20 using descriptive statistics of frequencies and percentages.
Results: Only 51(13.86%) of the respondents have heard of HPV vaccine. Majority 97.3% were willing to receive a vaccine that can prevent cervical cancer and 98.1% respondents agreed to recommend a vaccine that can prevent cervical cancer for others for fear of death and concern for their safety.
Conclusion: Health education on HPV vaccine should be made available to young girls to enable them take advantage of this service before the resumption of sexual activities.

Media/Policy Watch

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Media/Policy Watch

This watch section is intended to alert readers to substantive news, analysis and opinion from the general media and selected think tanks and similar organizations on vaccines, immunization, global public health and related themes. Media Watch is not intended to be exhaustive, but indicative of themes and issues CVEP is actively tracking. This section will grow from an initial base of newspapers, magazines and blog sources, and is segregated from Journal Watch above which scans the peer-reviewed journal ecology.

We acknowledge the Western/Northern bias in this initial selection of titles and invite suggestions for expanded coverage. We are conservative in our outlook in adding news sources which largely report on primary content we are already covering above. Many electronic media sources have tiered, fee-based subscription models for access. We will provide full-text where content is published without restriction, but most publications require registration and some subscription level.

The Atlantic
http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/
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BBC
http://www.bbc.co.uk/
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The Economist
http://www.economist.com/
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Financial Times
http://www.ft.com/home/uk
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Forbes
http://www.forbes.com/
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Foreign Affairs
http://www.foreignaffairs.com/
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Foreign Policy
http://foreignpolicy.com/
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The Guardian
http://www.guardiannews.com/
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New Yorker
http://www.newyorker.com/
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New York Times
http://www.nytimes.com/
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Wall Street Journal
http://online.wsj.com/home-page?_wsjregion=na,us&_homepage=/home/us
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Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/
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