Co-creation of pediatric influenza digital stories via rapid community translation

Digital stories are multi-modal narratives that recount lived experiences and have been associated with changes in pediatric caregivers' vaccination attitudes or behaviors. They may improve influenza vaccination equity.

To co-create pediatric influenza digital stories, with accompanying messaging and an implementation plan, for use in two safety-net clinics in historically Black neighborhoods.

Clinic staff, caregivers, and community leaders were recruited to participate in Rapid Community Translation meetings, followed by Digital Storytelling Workshops. Meetings were facilitated by the Center for African American Health; a storytelling expert from StoryCenter facilitated workshops.

17 clinical staff, caregivers, and community leaders participated in five Rapid Community Translation meetings and/or three digital storytelling workshops; retention approached 80 %. Seven digital stories were co-created, with five chosen by invested partners for future implementation.

Rapid Community Translation feasibly guided the co-creation of tailored pediatric influenza digital stories and accompanying messaging for implementation in safety-net clinics.