Title:
A Formative Research to Inform Gonococcal Vaccine Implementation in Kenya
Purpose:
To collect views from stakeholders about a vaccine under development that can prevent gonorrhea infection in the future
Objectives:
Design:
A sequential mixed-method study conducted in three phases
Population:
Phase 1: Key informants (e.g., representatives from the Ministry of Health & Ministry of Education, Healthcare Providers) & potential future vaccine recipients (e.g., Men who have sex with men, male and female sex workers, & individuals with recent or current STI)
Phase 2: Adolescents and parents/caregivers of adolescents (all genders)
Phase 3: Key Informants, potential future vaccine recipients, and parents/caregivers of adolescents
Coverage:
Kisumu, Siaya, and Nairobi Counties
Duration:
3 years (2021-2023)
Funding:
National Institute of Health, USA
Sponsor:
Duke University, USA
IRB Approval:
Maseno University Ethics Review Committee – MUERC 1023/21
Current Activities:
Qualitative data collection for Phase 1, and preparation for Phase 2