Values and preferences
Bronchiolitis, the most common manifestation of RSV ALRI, is recognized by mothers in LMICs when they are shown videos of the condition; prevention of this syndrome is desired by pregnant and lactating persons. However, name recognition of RSV is low in most LMICs.Go to footnote 1
In the Gambia, where RSV infection is a common cause of respiratory disease in children aged under five years of age, a study found critical knowledge gaps in healthcare workers. Laboratory confirmation was infrequently sought, and masking was rarely observed while providing care to infected children to limit the spread of infection within the facility.Go to footnote 2
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Limaye RJ, Sauer M, Njogu R, Singh P, Fesshaye B, Karron RA (2023). Characterizing attitudes toward maternal RSV vaccines among pregnant and lactating persons in Kenya: key considerations for confidence. J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc. 12:638–41. doi: 10.1093/jpids/piad098.
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Bajinka O, Kebbeh A, Ceesay SBF, Jaiteh L, Mamtuti P, et al. Prevalence of RSV among patients in tertiary hospitals and healthcare worker knowledge in The Gambia: A paradigm shift from reactive to proactive 3PM-guided care is envisaged. Int J Infect Dis. 2026 Apr 16:108709. doi:10.1016/j.ijid.2026.108709.