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Perceptions of COVID-19 vaccines in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire: Synthesis of a qualitative study

This document summarizes the results of a qualitative research done on perceptions related to COVID-19 vaccines in 2020, before the introduction of vaccines in Cote d’Ivoire in 2021. A “3C” model (Confidence, convenience, and complacency) was used to classify the major determinants of intention to be vaccinated in a population of adult residents of Abidjan.

Source: Perceptions of COVID-19 vaccines in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire: Synthesis of a qualitative study

“Vacunate Guate” COVID-19 Vaccination Promotion Campaign

December 28, 2021/in Posters, Radio/Audio Spots, SBC Campaign, SBC Materials, Social Media, Testimonials, TV spots, Video Government of Guatemala, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, Save The Children, United States Agency for International Development Guatemala Español, Ixil, Kaqchikel, Kiche, Mam, Q'echi Risk Communication and Messaging, Vaccines, Variants General Public, Health Workers and Facilities/by wpengine

The Breakthrough ACTION Guatemala COVID-19 Prevention Campaign developed materials to promote COVID-19 vaccination by highlighting benefits to people’s social and emotional lives after getting the vaccine and the threat of variants. The campaign is called “Vacunate Guate. ¡Hacelo por ti, hacelo por todos!” or “Get Vaccinated, Guatemala. Do it for yourself, do it for others!

The print and digital materials include testimonials, radio spots, television spots, posters, social media posts, street banners and public transportation banners. All of the materials are in Spanish with audio materials also in the indigenous languages of Ixil, Mam, Q’echi, Kiche, and Kaqchikel.

La campaña de prevención de COVID-19 de Breakthrough ACTION Guatemala elaboró materiales para promover la vacunación contra el COVID-19 destacando los beneficios para la vida social y emocional después de recibir la vacuna y la amenaza de las variantes . La campaña se llama “Vacúnate Guate. Hacelo por ti, hacelo por todos!”

Los materiales impresos y digitales incluyen testimonios, anuncios de radio, anuncios de televisión, carteles, publicaciones en las redes sociales, pasarelas en la calle y en transporte público. Todos los materiales están en español con materiales de audio también en las lenguas indígenas de Ixil, Mam, Q’echi, Kiche y Kaqchikel.

Source: “Vacunate Guate” COVID-19 Vaccination Promotion Campaign

Alerta Guatemala COVID-19 Prevention Campaign Materials

December 21, 2021/in Posters, Radio/Audio Spots, SBC Campaign, Testimonials, TV spots, Video Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, Save The Children, United States Agency for International Development Guatemala Español, Kaqchikel, Keqchi, Kiche, Mam, Q'Anjob'Al Prevention, Risk Communication and Messaging, Variants General Public, SBC Professionals/by wpengine

The Alerta Guatemala campaign is a COVID-19 prevention campaign from the Breakthrough ACTION Guatemala team. The campaign emphasizes that COVID-19 is still contagious and dangerous even if one has been vaccinated or previously infected. The prevention methods of distancing, masking and hand washing are highlighted, encouraging people to not let their guard down against COVID-19. The campaign materials include a TV spot, radio spots, print materials and digital/social media (intagram and facebook) materials in Spanish. The radio spots are also in the indigenous languages of Mam, Kaqchikel, Kiche, Q’Anjob’Al, and Keqchi. This campaign was aimed at the general public.

Source: Alerta Guatemala COVID-19 Prevention Campaign Materials

Opinion leaders in Malawi promoting the COVID-19 vaccine

December 21, 2021/in SBC Materials, Social Media Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, Malawi Ministry of Health, United States Agency for International Development Malawi Chichewa Risk Communication and Messaging, Vaccines Communities, General Public, Policy Makers, Religious Leaders/by wpengine

Three opinion leaders were featured in the social posters: Bishop Martin Mtumbuka of Roman Catholic – Karonga Diocese, Honorable Fred Kazombo, MP and Deputy Speaker of Parliament, and Sheikh Omar Nkachelenga of Blantyre Islamic Movement. Social media posters are in the Chichewa language.

Source: Opinion leaders in Malawi promoting the COVID-19 vaccine

Establishing and Managing a Hotline: A Technical Brief

December 21, 2021/in Clinical/Technical Guidance, Technical Briefs Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, United States Agency for International Development Global English Risk Communication and Messaging, Rumors and Misinformation Response Organizations, SBC Professionals/by Shane Harper

Hotlines are particularly valuable during emergencies, so design teams must consider a variety of issues to establish them successfully. This technical brief addresses key questions and challenges to consider when setting up a hotline, especially within the context of COVID-19 or other pandemics.

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Uganda COVID-19 Campaign Materials

December 21, 2021/in Radio/Audio Spots, SBC Campaign, SBC Materials, Social Media, Video Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, Uganda Ministry of Health, UNICEF, United States Agency for International Development Uganda Acholi, Ateso, English, Karamajong, Kiswahili, Luganda, Lumasaba, Lusoga, Runyankore, Runyoro-Rutooro Risk Communication and Messaging, Vaccines Communities, General Public, Religious Leaders, School Administrators, Teachers/by Shane Harper

The Uganda Kijja Kugwa (English translation: “COVID-19 Will Pass”) campaign promotes awareness of and adherence to the national standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to risk communication and prevention of COVID-19, including vaccine uptake, addressing vaccine hesitancy, and proper management of COVID-19 cases.

The campaign tools include radio spots, print (posters, fact booklets, home care guide, wall charts, z-cards, stickers, banners), TV spots, videos, social media, digital media tools for providers, clients, and gatekeepers/influencers. Since implementation, the campaign has been refreshed to incorporate messaging on vaccines, including a special Moments campaign. Various materials are available in English, Ateso, Acholi, Karamojong, Luganda, Lumasaba, Lusoga, Runyankore, Runyoro-Rutooro, Swahili, and other local languages.

The campaign was developed In partnership with the Ministry of Health, UNICEF, WHO, USAID, and the USAID Social and Behavior Change Activity. For more information, contact Glory Mkandawire, Chief of Party gmkanda2@jhu.edu.

Resources:

General COVID-19 audio, print, video materials and images for social media.
Videos developed by UNICEF where teachers, and community faith leaders promote vaccination.
General audio, print, video materials on vaccines, with posters for the general public and resources for clients and providers.

Moments campaign for vaccine uptake, featuring sentimental posters and videos of gatherings with friends, family, and colleagues, that reinforce vaccination.

Using Behavioural Science & Human Centered Design to Boost COVID-19 Vaccination

December 21, 2021/in Presentation, Strategies PATH Global, India, South Asia English Risk Communication and Messaging, Vaccines Response Organizations, SBC Professionals/by Shane Harper

The study aims to use a behaviour science and human centred design approach to understand the barriers to uptake of COVID-19 vaccines, and use this fundamental understanding to design interventions to drive vaccine uptake in Punjab and Maharashtra. Our methodology involved remote in-depth interviews with stakeholders, and users with barriers to COVID-19 vaccination in rural and urban Nagpur, Bathinda and Faridkot.

Source: Using Behavioural Science & Human Centered Design to Boost COVID-19 Vaccination

Sub-national Risk Communication & Community Engagement Implementation Field Guide to Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

December 20, 2021/in Clinical/Technical Guidance, Strategies UNICEF, Zimbabwe Ministry of Health Zimbabwe English Prevention, Risk Communication and Messaging Communities, Health Workers and Facilities/by Shane Harper

This field guide was developed to provide guidance to Community Health Workers, Health Promoters and Social Mobilisers on the implementation of COVID-19 risk communication and community engagement (RCCE) activities at the sub national level.

Source: Sub-national Risk Communication & Community Engagement Implementation Field Guide to Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

Misinformation: an empirical study with scientists and communicators during the COVID-19 pandemic

December 17, 2021/in Reports and Studies British Medical Journal Australia English Risk Communication and Messaging, Vaccines Researchers, SBC Professionals/by Shane Harper

The objective of this study was to study the experiences and views within the health science community regarding the spread and prevention of science misinformation within and beyond the setting of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Source: Misinformation: an empirical study with scientists and communicators during the COVID-19 pandemic

High Rates of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy and Its Association with Conspiracy Beliefs: A Study in Jordan and Kuwait among Other Arab Countries

December 17, 2021/in Reports and Studies MDPI Journals Jordan, Kuwait English Risk Communication and Messaging, Vaccines Researchers, SBC Professionals/by Shane Harper

The aim of this study was to assess the attitudes towards the prospective COVID-19 vaccines among the general public in Jordan, Kuwait and other Arab countries. We also aimed to assess the association between COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and conspiracy beliefs.

Source: High Rates of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy and Its Association with Conspiracy Beliefs: A Study in Jordan and Kuwait among Other Arab Countries

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