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Alex R Kemper1, Anne E Cowan, Pamela L Y H Ching

  • 1Child Health Evaluation and Research (CHEAR) Unit, Division of General Pediatrics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA. kempera@med.umich.edu

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|April 28, 2005
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Hospital participation in the U.S. Smallpox Pre-Event Vaccination Program (SPVP) was influenced by perceived outbreak risk, vaccination risks, costs, and stakeholder reactions. Stronger public-private health sector links are recommended for future public health preparedness.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Health Policy

Background:

  • The U.S. Smallpox Pre-Event Vaccination Program (SPVP) aimed to prepare for potential smallpox outbreaks.
  • Understanding hospital decision-making is crucial for effective public health emergency response.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify factors influencing U.S. hospital participation in the SPVP.
  • To analyze reasons for hospitals declining participation in the SPVP.

Main Methods:

  • Semistructured telephone interviews were conducted with 123 hospital decision-makers across nine states.
  • Data collection occurred between June and November 2003.

Main Results:

  • 72% of surveyed hospitals participated in the SPVP; 28% did not.

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  • Key considerations included perceived smallpox risk, vaccination risks, hospital costs, and stakeholder reactions.
  • Public health officials' influence was positive but not a primary factor for most hospitals.

    • Conclusions:

    • Barriers to broader hospital participation in the SPVP need to be addressed.
    • Enhanced collaboration between public and private health sectors can improve smallpox outbreak response preparedness.