RE-AIM evaluation of a community-based vaccine education and communication program to improve human papillomavirus vaccine uptake in Tonga.

ABSTRACT: There is a global need for effective strategies to improve acceptance and uptake of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, particularly in the Pacific where cervical screening and treatment options are limited. While the Pacific Island nation of Tonga has high routine childhood vaccine coverage, HPV vaccine uptake has remained low since its introduction in 2022. To improve vaccine acceptance and uptake, recent evidence supports the use of community engagement approaches like the Vaccine Champions program, which trains health and community leaders to advocate for vaccines. We assessed the reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, and maintenance of the Vaccine Champions program in Tonga. In March 2023 we conducted a co-design workshop with government and non-government stakeholders t

SUBMITTER: Mohamed Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12626289 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature