Development of a culturally and linguistically sensitive virtual reality educational platform to improve vaccine acceptance within a refugee population: the SHIFA community engagement-public health innovation programme.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To combat misinformation, engender trust and increase health literacy, we developed a culturally and linguistically appropriate virtual reality (VR) vaccination education platform using community-engaged approaches within a Somali refugee community.

Design

Community-based participatory research (CBPR) methods including focus group discussions, interviews, and surveys were conducted with Somali community members and expert advisors to design the educational content. Co-design approaches with community input were employed in a phased approach to develop the VR storyline.

Participants

60 adult Somali refugees and seven expert advisors who specialise in healthcare, autism research, technology development and community engagement.

Setting

Somali refugees

SUBMITTER: Streuli S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8442061 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature