Rapid Qualitative Approaches in Pandemic Research: Protocol for an Exploratory Qualitative Multimethod Study (VERDIQual) on Mpox in Italy, Nigeria, Thailand, and the United Kingdom.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Recent mpox outbreaks have underscored significant gaps in global preparedness for emerging and re-emerging infections. These outbreaks have disproportionately affected vulnerable and marginalized populations, exposing the weaknesses of health systems, particularly in resource-limited settings. The global spread of mpox beyond endemic African countries in 2022 and the emergence of a new Clade Ib in 2024 emphasize the pressing need for comprehensive and context-specific public health responses. We outline the protocol for an innovative multimethod qualitative study (VERDIQual [SARS-CoV-2 (and Mpox) Variants Evaluation in Pregnancy and Paediatrics Cohorts Qualitative Study]). This study is being conducted across 4 different countries and settings-Italy, Nigeria, Thailand,

SUBMITTER: Osa-Afiana C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12856405 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature