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The Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition
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ISSN: 1606-0997 EISSN: 1606-0997
Vol. 22, No. 3, 2004, pp. 286-292
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Bioline Code: hn04036
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
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The Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition, Vol. 22, No. 3, 2004, pp. 286-292
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Assessment of Relevant Cultural Considerations is Essential for the Success of a Vaccine
Stanton, Bonita F.
Abstract
This paper explores applications of social science research to international vaccine development and
implementation. The paper discusses examples of vaccine-implementation controversies, suggesting
that many of these issues could have been avoided with a greater focus on cultural issues regarding
perceptions of disease, vaccination, and health services. The paper also discusses the relationship of
theory-based behavioural interventions with the development of an overall vaccine strategy and examines
experience of growing vaccine research with regard to perceptions of medical decision-making,
acceptable practices, and authority and how these perceptions impact vaccine usage. The importance
of social science in the ethical conduct of research is also discussed.
Keywords
Perceptions; Social sciences research; vaccine development
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