Community centred co-design methodology for designing and implementing socio-behavioural interventions to counter COVID-19 related misinformation among marginalized population living in the squatter settlements of Karachi, Pakistan: a methodology paper
ConclusionCommunity-centred co-design methodology was not only successful in designing, testing, and evaluating locally acceptable solutions but it also actively engaged and empowered the marginalized population living in peri urban slum communities of Karachi, Pakistan. (Source: BMC Proceedings)
Source: BMC Proceedings - July 12, 2023 Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research
Universal health coverage: a commitment to essential surgical, obstetric, and anesthesia care, World Health Summit 2021 (PD 20)
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Source: BMC Proceedings - July 12, 2023 Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research
Measuring behavioral and social drivers of COVID-19 vaccination in health workers in Eastern and Southern Africa
ConclusionsThe present study revealed various key relations with demographic variables that would help immunization programmes and implementing partners to develop targeted interventions. First, there is a serious gap between perceived importance of COVID-19 vaccines and how much trust people in them. Second, problems with access are still rather serious and solving this would strongly benefit those who demand a vaccine, Third, the role of social norms is the most important predictor of willingness when considering age differences. (Source: BMC Proceedings)
Source: BMC Proceedings - July 12, 2023 Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research
Social network analysis of COVID-19 vaccine YouTube videos in Odisha, India: mapping the channel network and analyzing comment sentiment
This study in a real-world setting utilizes YouTube videos in Odisha, India where the platform has deep penetration among the 18 –35 target population, and secondarily their family and peers. Two contrasting videos were launched on the YouTube platform to examine how those videos operate within the broader recommender and subscription systems that determine the audience reach. Video analytics, algorithms for recommended vid eos, visual representation of connections created, centrality between the networks, and comment analysis was conducted. The results indicate that the video with a non-humorous tone and collectivistic ...
Source: BMC Proceedings - July 7, 2023 Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research
The evolution of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Sub-Saharan Africa: evidence from panel survey data
ConclusionsReported COVID-19 vaccine acceptance levels remain far above vaccination rates in the study countries, suggesting that vaccine hesitancy is not the primary obstacle to reaching greater vaccine coverage, which may instead be related to access and delivery barriers as well as supply shortages. Nevertheless, vaccine attitudes appear malleable so that continued efforts are needed to retain high levels of vaccine acceptance. (Source: BMC Proceedings)
Source: BMC Proceedings - July 6, 2023 Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research
Integrated analysis of online signals and insight generation about digital conversations on COVID-19 vaccines in Eastern and Southern Africa: a longitudinal analysis of social listening data
ConclusionsFindings from this study show the importance of monitoring conversation trends over time and adjust social listening data collection systems to include emerging topics. The study also points to the need to consider concerns, information voids and misinformation around effectiveness and safety of vaccines in the context of overall concern for vaccine availability and access in Eastern and Southern Africa. This is fundamental to inform social and behaviour change strategies that promote vaccine demand effectively, without increasing public frustration over vaccine availability challenges and downplaying concerns a...
Source: BMC Proceedings - July 4, 2023 Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research
Using community theater to improve demand for vaccination services in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria
ConclusionBoth demand- and supply-side factors were identified as responsible for poor vaccination in the intervention communities. Our intervention demonstrates that caregivers will demand immunization services if they are engaged through community theater using a human-centered design (HCD). We recommend a scaling up of HCD to address the challenge of vaccine hesitancy. (Source: BMC Proceedings)
Source: BMC Proceedings - July 3, 2023 Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research
Leading from the frontlines: community-oriented approaches for strengthening vaccine delivery and acceptance
ConclusionThrough this unique intervention to strengthen vaccine uptake that incorporated the needs, interests, and expertise of local community members, we developed a community-driven approach to strengthen vaccine acceptance in a population with low uptake. This comprehensive approach is essential to amplify local voices, identify local concerns and advocates, and leverage bottom-up strategies to co-design successful interventions to facilitate long-term change. (Source: BMC Proceedings)
Source: BMC Proceedings - June 30, 2023 Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research
Harnessing a decade of research at the Research Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology in Kathmandu, Nepal: Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference ICBB-2022
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Source: BMC Proceedings - June 2, 2023 Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research
Meeting Abstracts from the 8th Annual Atlantic Corridor Medical Student Research Conference
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Source: BMC Proceedings - May 18, 2023 Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research
Abstracts from the 6th International Symposium of Advanced Topics in Exercise Physiology: Interval training as an efficient strategy to overcome the XXI century diseases with emphasis in the mental brain diseases
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Source: BMC Proceedings - March 2, 2023 Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research
Conference Proceedings – 6th International Conference on Molecular Diagnostics and Biomarker Discovery (MDBD 2022): Building Resilience in Biomedical Research
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Source: BMC Proceedings - December 21, 2022 Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research
Abstracts from the 11th International Conference for Healthcare and Medical Students (ICHAMS)
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Source: BMC Proceedings - October 27, 2022 Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research
Student Medical Summit - Online 2022
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Source: BMC Proceedings - September 1, 2022 Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research
Precision Public Health Initiatives in Cancer: Proceedings from the Transdisciplinary Conference for Future Leaders in Precision Public Health
ConclusionThe conference was a critical first step to creating a shared international conversation about precision public health, especially among early-stage investigators. This allowed attendees to continue building their individual skills and international collaborations to support the growth of the field of precision public health. (Source: BMC Proceedings)
Source: BMC Proceedings - July 7, 2022 Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research
