title: Human papillomavirus vaccine introduction in Vietnam: formative research findings.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Formative research is a useful tool for designing new health interventions. This paper presents key findings from formative research conducted in Vietnam to guide human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine introduction.
  
  
  METHODS
  We explored the sociocultural environment, health system capacity and the policy-making process using a combined quantitative and qualitative methodology. Data collection was done through literature review, in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, observation checklists and a structured questionnaire on knowledge, attitudes and practices. Populations of interest included 11- to 14-year-old girls, their parents, community leaders, teachers, health workers, health and education officials, and policy-makers at all levels.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Although HPV vaccines are new, we found high potential acceptance among parents and girls. HPV vaccine introduction was also favourably supported by health professionals if assurances for system preparedness, e.g. cold chain and human resources, were made. There were no significant barriers from the policy perspective that would prevent the introduction of a new vaccine. However, several concerns related to this new vaccine would need to be adequately addressed before implementation.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Our findings provide options for potential vaccine delivery strategies, appropriate communication strategies and targeted advocacy strategies to introduce HPV vaccines in the Vietnamese context.
authors: PATH, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam.
authors: Nguyen Quy
authors: NQ
authors: Nghi
authors: D Scott
authors: DS
authors: Lamontagne
authors: Allison
authors: A
authors: Bingham
authors: Mirriam
authors: M
authors: Rafiq
authors: Le Thi Phuong
authors: le TP
authors: Mai
authors: Nguyen Thi Phuong
authors: NT
authors: Lien
authors: Nguyen Cong
authors: NC
authors: Khanh
authors: Duong Thi
authors: DT
authors: Hong
authors: Dang Thi Thanh
authors: DT
authors: Huyen
authors: Nguyen Thi Thi
authors: NT
authors: Tho
authors: Nguyen Tran
authors: NT
authors: Hien
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D003431:Cross-Cultural Comparison; D003906:Developing Countries; D005260:Female; D006266:Health Education; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006291:Health Policy; D006297:Health Services Accessibility / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D032541:Mass Vaccination; D030361:Papillomavirus Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D053918:Papillomavirus Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D015229:Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002583:Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014744:Vietnam; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D053918:Papillomavirus Vaccines