Improving vaccine confidence through a culturally-specific video in Southeast Asia
Vaccine Confidence and Infodemic in Southeast Asia's Nusantara Sociocultural Sphere: A Transdisciplinary, Transnational Study
This study tests whether a culturally-specific video can help people in Southeast Asia feel more confident about vaccines by addressing common misinformation.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 472 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of California, Berkeley Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Berkeley, California) |
| Trial ID | NCT06947187 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to enhance vaccine information literacy and confidence among individuals in Southeast Asia's Nusantara sociocultural sphere by utilizing a co-created 'prebunking' video. The study involves engaging representatives from Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore to develop a culturally relevant video that addresses common vaccine misinformation tactics. Participants will be randomly assigned to watch either the intervention video or a control video about safe medication disposal. The effectiveness of the intervention will be evaluated through an online randomized controlled trial.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 18 and older who live in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, or Singapore and are fluent in Bahasa Melayu or Bahasa Indonesia.
Not a fit: Patients who have participated in the design workshops or focus groups, or those with difficulties engaging with social media content, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve vaccine literacy and confidence among populations in Southeast Asia, leading to better public health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of using culturally-specific video interventions is innovative, similar studies have shown promise in improving health literacy and confidence in other contexts.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * At least 18 years old * Live in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, or Singapore * Fluent in Bahasa Melayu or Bahasa Indonesia * Watch social media content in Bahasa Melayu or Bahasa Indonesia every day * Access to stable Internet on smartphone or laptop to complete the experiment without interruption Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals who were involved in the online human-centered design thinking workshops or the in-person focus-group discussions will not be eligible to participate in RCT. This exclusion criterion is put in place to prevent potential bias in the evaluation of the intervention's effectiveness. * Individuals who have difficulty in looking at social media on cellphone (even when they use prescription glasses), listening to the audio of social media content on cellphone (even with hearing aid), and typing within or engaging with social media content on cell phone are not eligible to participate in this study. -
Where this trial is running
Berkeley, California
- University of California, Berkeley — Berkeley, California, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Laura H Kwong — University of California, Berkeley
- Study coordinator: Laura H Kwong, PhD
- Email: lakwong@berkeley.edu
- Phone: +1-650-332-4667
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.