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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Communication
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Efficacious messaging is vital for vaccine uptake, especially in communities with low coverage and vaccine hesitancy.
  • Culturally responsive messaging is a significant barrier to equitable vaccination for underserved minoritized populations.
  • Few studies systematically address theory-informed approaches for designing, implementing, and validating vaccine messages.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a four-phase framework for developing vaccine messages.
  • To center culture and behavioral theory in message design for marginalized groups.
  • To improve the relevance, resonance, and effectiveness of vaccine communications.

Main Methods:

  • A design science approach with four integrated phases and seven sequential steps.
  • Phase 1: Formative research including environmental scan, systematic review, and focus groups.
  • Phase 2 & 3: Belief elicitation via surveys and quantitative examination of correlates of hesitancy.
  • Phase 4: Development and assessment of culturally informed message prototypes through focus groups and a feasibility trial.

Main Results:

  • The framework provides a systematic and replicable approach to message development.
  • It integrates formative research, belief elicitation, and prototype testing.
  • The feasibility trial evaluates the effectiveness of the developed messages.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed framework offers a rigorous, replicable method for creating theory-driven, culturally tailored health messages.
  • It is designed for future vaccine communication initiatives.
  • The framework is adaptable to other health behaviors and diverse populations.