Vaccine hesitancy

This study tested a school-based program to increase HPV vaccination among middle school students in rural North and South Carolina. Researchers worked with two school districts to see if the program could improve vaccination rates. The study involved only 2 participants and focu…

This trial tests whether a single, hands-on workshop using portable microscopes can help mothers and caregivers of young children in Pakistan see the germs around them, and whether that experience improves hygiene practices, vaccine acceptance, and trust in local health workers. …

This study tests whether a brief self-affirmation exercise, where people reflect on a proud moment, can make health messages more acceptable and increase the uptake of COVID-19 rapid tests. Researchers are working with community health workers and the Mexican Consulate to reach L…

This trial tests whether a brief online game can help adults better identify COVID-19 and vaccine misinformation. Participants judge true or false statements and get instant corrections in a game-like format. The study compares this approach to reading the same information as pla…

This study tests whether a brief vaccine education session given to unvaccinated adults when they come for COVID-19 testing can increase the number of people who get vaccinated. The education includes a 15-minute counseling session, printed materials, and a referral to a vaccine …

This study tests a computer program that works with electronic health records to help patients and their doctors make informed decisions about vaccines. Researchers will see if the tool increases the number of vaccines given at appointments. About 1,200 people with upcoming visit…

This study aims to understand why some parents of children aged 0-4 years are hesitant about vaccines. Researchers will use machine learning to analyze survey responses from 600 parents in Turkey. The goal is to build a model that can predict vaccine refusal, helping public healt…

This study aims to uncover the reasons why some vaccine programs succeed in boosting vaccine confidence among historically marginalized racial and ethnic groups, while others do not. Researchers will interview 80 parents, clinicians, and public health experts to gather insights. …

This study tested whether a three-session education program given at a health center could reduce vaccine hesitancy and improve digital vaccine literacy among parents of children aged 0-2 years. Researchers measured changes in parents' attitudes toward vaccines, their ability to …

This study tested two short digital videos designed to encourage COVID-19 vaccination among 1,419 adults with anxiety or depression who were not up to date on their shots. One video used 'attitudinal inoculation' to build resistance to misinformation, and the other used technique…