Targeted Messaging for COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance (TM-COVAC)

The TM-COVAC study aimed to understand the socio-behavioral drivers and determinants of COVID-19 vaccination to inform targeted communication messaging and implementation strategies and increase vaccination uptake among hesitant HCWs and adults. It was guided by the behavioral and social drivers (BeSD) of COVID-19 vaccination framework that influence vaccine uptake. We used the HCD approach that involved collaborating with the target population to co-create messages and communication strategies tailored to suit hesitant groups.

Objectives

This project sought to:

1. Assess the socio-behavioral determinants and drivers of COVID-19 vaccine uptake among HCWs and eligible adults.
2. Co-design and co-disseminate targeted messages to improve COVID-19 vaccine uptake among hesitant HCWs and eligible adults.
3. Demonstrate the effectiveness of targeted messaging in addressing COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy.

Presentations

This research has been presented at the UK CDR’s COVID CIRCLE conference, VARN, NISA 2023

Resources

1. Read our case study report by Sabin Vaccine Institute
   • Perceptions around Vaccines & Demand Generation: Three Case Studies in India, Kenya and Nigeria. Read more
2. Watch our videos from Sabin’s compilation of 2022 SBCC Grant Partner’s Video Narrative
   • Part 1: Opportunities for Positive Change (https://youtu.be/5C29VhUKE0Y)
   • Part 2: Methodology, Data Gathering, & Analysis (https://youtu.be/p74hywg_zR8)
   • Part 3: Key Findings (https://youtu.be/r9v-9uzz5qM)
   • Part 4: When Communities Lead, Vaccination Succeeds (https://youtu.be/P0jiPWPl84g)