A qualitative analysis of vaccine decision makers' conceptualization and fostering of 'community engagement' in India.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Globally, and in India, research has highlighted the importance of community engagement in achieving national vaccination goals and in promoting health equity. However, community engagement is not well-defined and remains an underutilized approach. There is also paucity of literature on community engagement's effectiveness in achieving vaccination outcomes. To address that gap, this study interviewed Indian vaccination decision makers to derive a shared understanding of the evolving conceptualization of community engagement, and how it has been fostered during India's Decade of Vaccines (2010-2020).

Methods

Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 25 purposefully sampled national-level vaccine decision makers in India, including policymakers, immunization pr

SUBMITTER: Dutta T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7574459 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature