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Communication Intervention to Improve Influenza Vaccination Rates Among Elderly in Can Tho

NCT07508189 · Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 1200

Last updated 2026-04-08

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Summary

This study evaluates the effectiveness of a community-based communication intervention to increase influenza vaccination rates among the elderly (aged above 65) in Can Tho City, Vietnam. Using a cluster randomized controlled trial design, the intervention includes direct counseling, social media engagement (Zalo), and educational materials targeting the elderly, their relatives, and local health workers. The primary goal is to assess changes in vaccination coverage over a 9-month period.

Conditions

  • Influenza
  • Vaccination Coverage
  • Health Communication

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Multi-component Health Communication Package

A 12-month intervention program consisting of: 1) Direct health counseling; 2) Weekly educational content shared via Zalo; and 3) Distribution of influenza vaccination leaflets.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Vietnam

    collaborator OTHER

  • Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
66 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2015-09-01
Primary Completion
2026-09-01
Completion
2026-12-31

Countries

  • Vietnam

Study Locations

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Diseases

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