Publication
Title
The challenges of vaccine trial participation among underserved and hard-to-reach communities : an internal expert consultation of the VACCELERATE Consortium
Author
Abstract
Underserved and hard-to-reach population groups are under-represented in vaccine trials. Thus, we aimed to identify the challenges of vaccine trial participation of these groups in member countries of the VACCELERATE network. Seventeen National Coordinators (NC), each representing their respective country (15 European countries, Israel, and Turkey), completed an online survey. From 15 eligible groups, those that were more frequently declared underserved/hard-to-reach in vaccine research were ethnic minorities (76.5%), persons experiencing homelessness (70.6%), illegal workers and refugees (64.7%, each). When prioritization for education on vaccine trials was considered, ethnic groups, migrants, and immigrants (5/17, 29.4%) were the groups most frequently identified by the NC as top targets. The most prominent barriers in vaccine trial participation affecting all groups were low levels of health literacy, reluctance to participate in trials due to engagement level, and low levels of trust in vaccines/vaccinations. This study highlighted population groups considered underserved/hard-to-reach in countries contained within the European region, and the respective barriers these groups face when participating in clinical studies. Our findings aid with the design of tailored interventions (within-and across-countries of the European region) and with the development of strategies to overcome major barriers in phase 2 and phase 3 vaccine trial participation.
Language
English
Source (journal)
Vaccines
Publication
2023
ISSN
2076-393X
DOI
10.3390/VACCINES11121784
Volume/pages
11 :12 (2023) , p. 1-12
Article Reference
1784
ISI
001131427300001
Pubmed ID
38140188
Medium
E-only publicatie
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UAntwerpen
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Research group
Project info
European Corona Vaccine Trial Accelerator Platform (VACCELERATE).
European Corona Vaccine Trial Accelerator Platform (VACCELERATE).
European Corona Vaccine Trial Accelerator Platform (VACCELERATE).
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Affiliation
Publications with a UAntwerp address
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Web of Science
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Creation 01.02.2024
Last edited 25.05.2024
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