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Knowledge of tuberculosis and vaccine trial preparedness in Lima, Peru

2017

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.

Includion of young adolescents in policy development for new tuberculosis vaccines

2026

M72/AS01e, MTBVAC

Reviews the inclusion of young adolescents aged 9-14 years in policy development for new TB vaccines, including the potential benefits of adolescent vaccination, evidence requirements, trial design, implementation considerations, and integration with existing adolescent vaccination programmes

Anticipating tuberculosis vaccine acceptability in Kenya and South Africa

2015-2026

Hypothetical vaccines

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 and confidence in novel tuberculosis vaccines among adults living with HIV

2026

Hypothetical vaccines

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.