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

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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.

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    Establishing and Managing a Hotline: A Technical Brief

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    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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      The Role of Attitudes, Norms, and Efficacy on Shifting COVID-19 Vaccine Intentions: A Longitudinal Study of COVID-19 Vaccination Intentions in New Zealand

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      This study focuses on identifying changing public intentions to get a COVID-19 vaccine in New Zealand, a country that has been largely successful in containing the pandemic but risks new outbreaks as less than 20% of the population is fully vaccinated by August 2021.

      Source: The Role of Attitudes, Norms, and Efficacy on Shifting COVID-19 Vaccine Intentions: A Longitudinal Study of COVID-19 Vaccination Intentions in New Zealand

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        Persuasion and Public Health: Evidence from an Experiment with Religious Leaders during COVID-19 in Pakistan

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        We use a Randomized Controlled Trial in Pakistan to test whether one-on-one engagement with community religious leaders can encourage them to instruct congregants to comply with COVID-19 public health guidelines when attending religious gatherings.

        Source: Persuasion and Public Health: Evidence from an Experiment with Religious Leaders during COVID-19 in Pakistan

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          Synthesized Guidance for COVID-19 Messaging Tool / Guía para la Prevención y Control del COVID-19 en Servicios de Salud del Ministerio de Salud Pública y Asistencia Social de Guatemala

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          This is a guide for creating COVID-19 prevention messaging in health services in Guatemala. It covers many topics, including: general info about COVID-19, infection control and prevention via social distancing/mask wearing/hand washing, Personal Protective Equipment, etc.

          Source: Synthesized Guidance for COVID-19 Messaging Tool / Guía para la Prevención y Control del COVID-19 en Servicios de Salud del Ministerio de Salud Pública y Asistencia Social de Guatemala

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            COVID-19 Vaccine for Children 5-11: Q&A with Healthcare Experts

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            We asked scientists and medical experts some of the most common questions parents/guardians have when deciding to vaccinate children 5-11 years old.

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              The Truck: A COVID-19 prevention campaign on wheels

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              The Truck is a multi-media messenger on wheels traveling South Africa and broadcasting local stories about how COVID-19 has affected people’s lives. Accompanied by trained community engagement teams, the joint effort is a vital communication intervention creating awareness about COVID-19 prevention methods while combatting misinformation and myths about the virus.

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                COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy on Social Media: Building a Public Twitter Data Set of Antivaccine Content, Vaccine Misinformation, and Conspiracies

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                False claims about COVID-19 vaccines can undermine public trust in ongoing vaccination campaigns, posing a threat to global public health. Misinformation originating from various sources has been spreading on the web since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Antivaccine activists have also begun to use platforms such as Twitter to promote their views. To properly understand the phenomenon of vaccine hesitancy through the lens of social media, it is of great importance to gather the relevant data.

                Source: COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy on Social Media: Building a Public Twitter Data Set of Antivaccine Content, Vaccine Misinformation, and Conspiracies

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                  Answers to Tough Questions about Public Health

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                  This section is an ongoing compilation of tough questions related to COVID-19, with suggested answers. Many of these topics are sensitive and often politicized. The document is designed to provide message guidance and framing for public health officials and others, and it is regularly updated to reflect new developments and emerging issues.

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                    Response to COVID-19, a practical guide for schools

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                    The development of this practical guide is part of the response to Covid-19 in schools and schools.

                    This work was coordinated by DCMS / MEN, in partnership with SNEIPS / MSAS, Atelier FONS and USAID / Breakthrough Action.

                    This guide, which is intended to be a tool to support the educational community in establishing good attitudes and practices, is made up of three parts:

                    • Documentary section in which generalities on Covid-19 are discussed;
                    • Practical part where technical sheets are presented accompanied by illustrations of the measures decreed by the health authorities;
                    • General recommendations section.

                      Source: Response to COVID-19, a practical guide for schools

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