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"From Knowledge to Action" - Empowering Communities Through Online Vaccination Training Across 75 Countries
Fabrice Sewolo1, Bahia Abdallah2, Ala'a B Al-Tammemi3
1International Clinical Research Academy School (CRA), Montreal, Canada.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|May 12, 2026
Summary
Online vaccination courses reached over 3,000 participants globally, enhancing vaccine confidence. This scalable approach decentralizes knowledge and supports trust-building for immunization programs.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Medical Education
- Vaccinology
Background:
- Misinformation erodes public and healthcare worker trust in childhood immunization.
- There is a critical need for scalable educational strategies to improve vaccine confidence.
- Diverse settings require innovative approaches to combat vaccine hesitancy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a global initiative providing asynchronous online vaccination courses.
- To assess participant reach, course completion rates, and qualitative feedback.
- To understand the potential of online education in strengthening vaccine confidence.
Main Methods:
- Pilot evaluation using descriptive analysis of enrollment and completion data.
- Qualitative content analysis of open-text feedback from participants.
- Delivery of seven accredited, self-paced online courses between April 2024 and December 2025.
Main Results:
- 3,018 participants from 75 countries completed at least one course.
- The overall course completion rate was 31.5%.
- Analysis of 60 feedback entries revealed nine emergent themes, varying by context.
Conclusions:
- Asynchronous online vaccination education offers a scalable solution to decentralize knowledge.
- This approach can empower participants and build trust in immunization.
- Online courses complement traditional strategies for vaccine communication and confidence building.
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