Sustainable Dengue Prevention and Management: Integrating Dengue Vaccination Strategies with Population Perspectives

Autor: Asrul Akmal Shafie, Edson Duarte Moreira, Gabriela Vidal, Alberta Di Pasquale, Andrew Green, Rie Tai, Joanne Yoong
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Vaccines, Vol 12, Iss 2, p 184 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 12020184
2076-393X
DOI: 10.3390/vaccines12020184
Popis: The GEMKAP study (2023) unveiled consistent knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) levels across Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Latin America (LATAM) countries regarding dengue, with variations in the willingness to vaccinate. Despite an overall KAP parity, the disparities within and between the countries indicated the need for both overarching and tailored strategies. Population-wide gaps in dengue awareness result in suboptimal vaccination priorities and preventive measures. This commentary delves into identifying the drivers and barriers for implementing a multi-pronged dengue prevention and management program, emphasizing the pivotal role of vaccination alongside education and vector control. Drawing on expert interviews in APAC and LATAM, informed by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR), four key themes emerged: prioritizing and continuously advocating for dengue on national health agendas, fostering stakeholder collaboration, incorporating population perspectives for behavioral change, and designing sustainable dengue prevention and management programs. Successful implementation requires evidence-based decision making and a comprehensive understanding of population dynamics to design adaptive education tailored to diverse population views. This commentary provides actionable strategies for enhancing dengue prevention and management, with a pronounced emphasis on dengue vaccination, advocating for a holistic, population-centric approach for sustained effectiveness.
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