VAnguard social science and engagement study reports

The ultimate goal of the main study (which this preparatory study informed) was to identify modifiable structural, social and biological determinants of impaired vaccine impact in vulnerable African communities, and hence to develop integrated strategies to address them and to drive health equity. This page contains three reports produced by the study team: [1] The ‘VAnguard Community Engagement report’ documents the field activities performed to prepare for ethnographic research in Koome Sub county in September 2023. Through stakeholder meetings, community barazas, and guided walks, the team gathered vital data on how misinformation, geographic isolation, and limited healthcare infrastructure contribute to vaccine hesitancy. The findings highlight a significant disparity in immunisation coverage across different villages, often exacerbated by high transport costs and a lack of health education. [2] The second document is a guide for Stakeholder Consultation and Categories that serves as a strategic manual for conducting consultations within the VAnguard project. Its primary themes cover engagement goals, addressing Barriers, stakeholder Groups, and methodology to be applied. [3] The third document is a stakeholder mapping and network analysis report, that details a comprehensive mapping and network analysis for vaccine programmes in Uganda and Kenya. Using a tool called "GroupMap," stakeholders were plotted on a matrix based on their influence and interest.

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