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Social Mobilization for Ebola Virus Clinical Trials During a Public Health Crisis in Liberia

  1. Author:
    Kagan, Jonathan
    Wilson, Barthalomew
    Touchette, Nancy
    Cone, Katherine
    Kiawu, Hassan
    Cooper, Joseph Boye
    Endee, Juli
    Bility, Khalipha
    Doepel, Laurie
    O'Neill, Rhys
    Doe-Anderson,Jestina
    Faley, Patrick Seeco
    Higgs, Elizabeth
    Lysander, Julia

  2. Author Address

    NIAID, NIH, US Dept HHS, Bethesda, MD 20892 USA.Partnership Res Ebola Virus Liberia PREVAI, Monrovia, Liberia.Novetta Inc, Mclean, VA USA.Leidos Biomed Res Inc, Frederick, MD USA.
    1. Year: 2021
    2. Date: Fal
  2. Journal: PROGRESS IN COMMUNITY HEALTH PARTNERSHIPS-RESEARCH EDUCATION AND ACTION
  3. JOHNS HOPKINS UNIV PRESS,
    1. 15
    2. 3
    3. Pages: 337-347
  5. Type of Article: Article
  6. ISSN: 1557-0541
  1. Abstract:

    Background: At the invitation of the Liberia Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (LMOHSW), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services joined the LMOHSW in establishing the Partnership for Research on Ebola Virus in Liberia (PREVAIL) to develop treatment and prevention strategies for Ebola virus disease (EVD). Social mobilization was a vital element of PREVAIL in a country with limited history of clinical research. Objectives: To innovate a social mobilization program for clinical trials during the Liberian EVD outbreak. Methods: PREVAIL's social mobilization included 1) advocacy for support from leaders, 2) engagement with communities to build trust, and 3) collaboration with media for quality communications. Lessons Learned and Conclusions: Social mobilization can support clinical trials. Trusted leaders and peer to peer communication are essential for sharing reliable information and countering mistrust. Real time monitoring of media can inform timely, specific messaging. Expert evaluation resources are essential for evidence-based effectiveness assessments.

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  2. WOS: 000696369100009

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  1. Fiscal Year: FY2021-2022
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