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Table 2 Discussion Guide

From: Use of formative research in developing a knowledge translation approach to rotavirus vaccine introduction in developing countries

Topic I

Diarrheal diseaseā€“knowledge and attitudes

Questions

a. How serious a public health problem is diarrheal disease here?

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b. Relative to other health problems?

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c. What are some of the causes of diarrhea?

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d. What are some ways that diarrheal disease can be prevented?

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e. What are some of the challenges you face in helping parents prevent diarrheal disease?

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f. What are challenges related to treating diarrheal disease?

Topic II

Rotavirus and rotavirus vaccineā€“knowledge and attitudes

Questions

a. Is rotavirus-related disease a problem here?

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b. How serious a problem is it?

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c. What kinds of health problems do you see which can be attributed to rotavirus?

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d. How can rotavirus disease be prevented?

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e. Have you heard about or seen a vaccine against rotavirus?