Ignite Creation Date:
2024-05-06 @ 7:56 PM
Last Modification Date:
2024-10-26 @ 3:17 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT06191211
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2024-06-18
First Post:
2023-12-29
Brief Title:
Can Doctors Reduce COVID-19 Misinformation and Increase Vaccine Uptake in Ghana A Cluster-randomised Controlled Trial
Sponsor:
London School of Economics and Political Science
Organization:
London School of Economics and Political Science
Study Overview
Official Title:
Can Routine Consultations be Used to Reduce COVID-19 Misinformation and Increase Vaccine Uptake An Experimental Study in Ghana
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2024-08
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Whilst Ghana was one of the first countries to start vaccinating its population against COVID-19 less than 30 of the population was fully vaccinated at the end of 2022 To improve COVID-19 vaccine uptake the government has so far relied on two strategies sensitization in communities and specific national vaccination days Against the backdrop of strict budget constraints and the return to normalcy in health-seeking behaviours the investigators aim to test the effectiveness of leveraging interactions of patients with the healthcare system to reduce misinformation and increase vaccination The investigators collaborate with the Ghana Health Service to offer vaccination as a default option during routine consultations To dispel information and encourage vaccination uptake effectively the investigators test two interventions designed to encourage and equip front-line providers with skills to discuss COVID-19 vaccination with patients The study evaluates the effect of the two interventions in a cluster-randomised trial where the investigators allocate 120 facilities to one of three groups a control group where providers are not asked to offer COVID-19 vaccines a light engagement group where providers receive information about COVID-19 and vaccines and a light-touch vaccine monitoring device is deployed in their facility and a communication skills building group where providers receive all the elements of the light intervention plus training in motivational engagement techniques to encourage vaccination The primary outcome will be vaccination uptake and intentions The study will also evaluate the impact of the intervention on patients knowledge beliefs and satisfaction The investigators will track the effectiveness of the training on providers as well as the extent to which they apply their training to actual practice Results will contribute to a nascent evidence base on potential ways to encourage adult vaccination during routine consultations
Detailed Description:
None
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None