Accelerating research and development of new vaccines against tuberculosis
Reviews progress since the 2021 Global TB Vaccine R&D Roadmap and identifies remaining actions needed to accelerate availability, access and uptake of new TB vaccines
Acceptability and demand
Knowledge of tuberculosis and vaccine trial preparedness in Lima, Peru
Study asseses knowledge and perception of TB among people in Lima, Peru with particular attention to their willingness and preparedness to participate in a future TB vaccine trial. It examined factors that could influence participation, including knowledge of TB, attitudes towards vaccination, and willingness to participate in research.
How to introduce new TB vaccine in adolescents and adults: Insights from Key Stakeholders in Mozambique, Southern Africa
Assesses stakeholder perspectives on introducing a new TB vaccine in Mozambique, including with high-risk groups should be prioritised, challenges in reaching different populations, expected vaccine uptake and coverage, and appropriate delivery stategies.
Attitudes towards new tuberculosis vaccines among adults, adolescents and their caregivers in southern Mozambique
We investigated willingness to be vaccinated with a new TB vaccine in a high HIV and TB burden setting in southern Mozambique in 2024 using a mixed methods approach involving a cross-sectional survey and concurrent in-depth interviews.
Anticipating tuberculosis vaccine acceptability in Kenya and South Africa
Assesses willingness to receive a new TB vaccine and explores attitudes, vaccine confidence, hesitancy, information needs and factors influencing potential uptake among adults, adolescents and caregivers in southern Mozambique. The study used surveys and in-depth interviews and found 77% willingness to receive a new TB vaccine among adults and adolescents.
Acceptability of a proposed new tuberculosis vaccine among people deprived of liberty in Brazil
Assesses acceptance of a hypothetical new TB vaccine and factors associated with vaccine hesitancy among people deprived of liberty in Brazil. The study surveyed 941 people across eight prison units in six Brazilian cities. It found 95.2% reported that they would accept a new TB vaccine if available
Willingness to receive a future adult tuberculosis vaccine in Lusaka, Zambia: Perspectives from community members and healthcare workers
One or more new adult TB vaccines could become available in the next 5-7 years. To
assess willingness to receive a new TB vaccine, we conducted a household- and facility-based survey
among adult community members and healthcare workers (HCWs), respectively, in Lusaka, Zambia
Acceptability of and confidence in novel tuberculosis vaccines among adults living with HIV
Objective: Several novel tuberculosis vaccines (NTVs) are being evaluated in clinical trials. Understanding the perception of acceptability and confidence in NTVs will inform implementation strategies. Conclusion: NTV acceptability was high amongst these PWH, and they preferred community-based delivery models. Our findings may inform strategies to increase implementation of NTVs among PWH in South Africa.
Community willingness towards a hypothetical new TB vaccine
Qualitative study exploring community willingness to accept a future TB vaccine in Nepal. It examines how knowledge, previous vaccination experiences, trust in health services, misinformation, perceived safety and effectiveness, costs, transportation, service delivery barriers and gender rleated actor influence willingness to receive a new TB vaccine
Prevention is better than cure’: a mixed methods study of communities’ and healthcare workers’ perspectives on new adult and adolescent TB vaccines and their implementation in Zambia
Mixed methods study examining community members' and healthcare workers' views on future TB vaccines for adults and adolescents in Zamibia. It assesses willingness to receive a TB vaccine, preferred vaccine characteristics, concerns about safety and efficacy, trusted information sources, barriers to uptake, and preferred approaches for vaccine delivery and implementation.