article · BMJ Global Health

An ancillary care policy in a vaccine trial conducted in a resource-constrained setting: evaluation and policy recommendations

Gwen Lemey
Vivi Maketa
Pierre Van Damme
Trésor Zola Matuvanga
Ynke Larivière
Bernard Isekah Osang’ir
Raffaella Ravinetto
Solange Milolo
Yves Tchuma
Jean‐Pierre Van Geertruyden
Primo Kimbulu
Engbu Danoff
Patrick Mitashi
Hypolite Muhindo Mavoko

20241 citationOpen accessUniversité de Kinshasa (UNIKIN)

Abstract

The trial design, study population and local health system impacted the use of the AC policy. Nonetheless, the AC policy implementation in this remote and resource-constrained setting was feasible, had negligible budgetary implications and contributed to participants' healthcare options and well-being.

Research topics

Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
Global Maternal and Child Health
Healthcare Systems and Reforms

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DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2024-015259

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