Assessment of relevant cultural considerations is essential for the success of a vaccine.
J Health Popul Nutr
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2004 Sep; 22(3): 286-92
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-712
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.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Humans
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Patient Acceptance of Health Care
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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
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Vaccination
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Cultural Diversity
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Culture
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Government Regulation
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Research Subjects
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Developing Countries
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Ethics, Medical
Language:
English
Journal:
J Health Popul Nutr
Journal subject:
Gastroenterology
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Nutritional Sciences
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Public Health
Year:
2004
Type:
Article
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