Ruth A Karron
Biographic Data
| ID | 7026797 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ruth A Karron |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ruth A |
| FAMILY NAME | Karron |
| SIGNATURE | KARRON R A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Johns Hopkins University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4448-4946 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 9 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Contextualizing future maternal RSV vaccination acceptance and trust among pregnant and lactating women in Kenya
Maternal vaccination, or vaccination in pregnancy, offers a critical opportunity to provide protection to pregnant women and simultaneously confer passive immunity to infants in the first months of life, when infections are particularly serious and their immune systems are still developing. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is one such serious infectious disease for newborns, but a newly approved and recommended vaccine for respiratory syncytial …
Trust in healthcare providers, information sources, and concerns for new maternal vaccines among pregnant and lactating women in Kenya
New maternal vaccines have the potential to reduce morbidity and mortality for infants from common illnesses that pose the greatest risk in the earliest phase of their life. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of acute lower respiratory infections among infants under six months of age. With the recent approval of a maternal vaccine for RSV, this study aimed to understand decision-making factors among pregnant and lactating women …
Gender equity and Covid-19 vaccine policies for pregnant people
Gender inequity was associated with greater odds of a restrictive policy for use of COVID-19 vaccines in pregnancy, suggesting that gender biases may influence fair policymaking for pregnant people in pandemic preparedness and response
Properties and performance of a questionnaire assessing Covid-19 vaccine knowledge and attitudes in Brazilian pregnant women
The 20-item instrument demonstrated strong reliability and internal consistency, making it a valuable tool for assessing COVID-19 vaccine attitudes among pregnant women in Brazil. Its concise format may enable easier administration without compromising accuracy. Further validation could enhance its role in informing vaccination strategies and improving maternal and neonatal outcomes
Understanding Kenyan policymakers’ perspectives about the introduction of new maternal vaccines
New vaccine policy adoption is a complex process, especially in low-and-middle-income countries, requiring country policymakers to navigate challenges such as competing priorities, human and financial resource constraints, and limited logistical capacity. Since the beginning of the Expanded Programme on Immunization, most new vaccine introductions under this structure have not been aimed at adult populations. The majority of adult vaccines offere…
Maternal Immunization Decision-Making Among Pregnant and Lactating People in Kenya
Understanding who influences vaccine-decision making during pregnancy will help inform demand generation strategies, and in turn, uptake of future maternal vaccines, including RSV vaccines. Given the strong role HCPs and peers have in the decision-making process, targeting key potential influences is essential to improve vaccine acceptance
A qualitative inquiry in understanding trusted media sources to reduce vaccine hesitancy among Kenyans
COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Kenya has been challenged by both the supply of and demand for vaccines. With a third of the adult population classifying as vaccine hesitant, reaching vaccination targets requires an understanding of how people make decisions regarding vaccines. Globally, pregnant and lactating women have especially low uptake rates, which could be attributed to the “infodemic,” or constant rush of new information, as this group is vu…
Global disparities in public health guidance for the use of Covid-19 vaccines in pregnancy
INTRODUCTION: Gaps in information about the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines in pregnancy have led to substantial global variation in public health guidance regarding the use of COVID-19 vaccines in pregnancy over the course of the pandemic. METHODS: We conducted systematic screenings of public health authorities' websites across 224 countries and territories every 3 weeks to track the development of policies on COVID-19 vaccine use in pr…
Conceptualizing the Covid-19 Pandemic
Pregnant women are at greater risk of adverse outcomes from SARS-CoV-2 infection. There are several factors which can influence the ways in which pregnant women perceive COVID-19 disease and behaviorally respond to the pandemic. This study seeks to understand how three key audiences-pregnant and lactating women (PLW), male community members, and health workers-in Kenya conceptualize COVID-19 to better understand determinants of COVID-19 related b…
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Global disparities in public health guidance for the use of Covid-19 vaccines in pregnancy
INTRODUCTION: Gaps in information about the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines in pregnancy have led to substantial global variation in public health guidance regarding the use of COVID-19 vaccines in pregnancy over the course of the pandemic. METHODS: We conducted systematic screenings of public health authorities' websites across 224 countries and territories every 3 weeks to track the development of policies on COVID-19 vaccine use in pr…
Conceptualizing the Covid-19 Pandemic
Pregnant women are at greater risk of adverse outcomes from SARS-CoV-2 infection. There are several factors which can influence the ways in which pregnant women perceive COVID-19 disease and behaviorally respond to the pandemic. This study seeks to understand how three key audiences-pregnant and lactating women (PLW), male community members, and health workers-in Kenya conceptualize COVID-19 to better understand determinants of COVID-19 related b…
A qualitative inquiry in understanding trusted media sources to reduce vaccine hesitancy among Kenyans
COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Kenya has been challenged by both the supply of and demand for vaccines. With a third of the adult population classifying as vaccine hesitant, reaching vaccination targets requires an understanding of how people make decisions regarding vaccines. Globally, pregnant and lactating women have especially low uptake rates, which could be attributed to the “infodemic,” or constant rush of new information, as this group is vu…
Maternal Immunization Decision-Making Among Pregnant and Lactating People in Kenya
Understanding who influences vaccine-decision making during pregnancy will help inform demand generation strategies, and in turn, uptake of future maternal vaccines, including RSV vaccines. Given the strong role HCPs and peers have in the decision-making process, targeting key potential influences is essential to improve vaccine acceptance
Contextualizing future maternal RSV vaccination acceptance and trust among pregnant and lactating women in Kenya
Maternal vaccination, or vaccination in pregnancy, offers a critical opportunity to provide protection to pregnant women and simultaneously confer passive immunity to infants in the first months of life, when infections are particularly serious and their immune systems are still developing. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is one such serious infectious disease for newborns, but a newly approved and recommended vaccine for respiratory syncytial …
Trust in healthcare providers, information sources, and concerns for new maternal vaccines among pregnant and lactating women in Kenya
New maternal vaccines have the potential to reduce morbidity and mortality for infants from common illnesses that pose the greatest risk in the earliest phase of their life. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of acute lower respiratory infections among infants under six months of age. With the recent approval of a maternal vaccine for RSV, this study aimed to understand decision-making factors among pregnant and lactating women …
Gender equity and Covid-19 vaccine policies for pregnant people
Gender inequity was associated with greater odds of a restrictive policy for use of COVID-19 vaccines in pregnancy, suggesting that gender biases may influence fair policymaking for pregnant people in pandemic preparedness and response
Properties and performance of a questionnaire assessing Covid-19 vaccine knowledge and attitudes in Brazilian pregnant women
The 20-item instrument demonstrated strong reliability and internal consistency, making it a valuable tool for assessing COVID-19 vaccine attitudes among pregnant women in Brazil. Its concise format may enable easier administration without compromising accuracy. Further validation could enhance its role in informing vaccination strategies and improving maternal and neonatal outcomes
Understanding Kenyan policymakers’ perspectives about the introduction of new maternal vaccines
New vaccine policy adoption is a complex process, especially in low-and-middle-income countries, requiring country policymakers to navigate challenges such as competing priorities, human and financial resource constraints, and limited logistical capacity. Since the beginning of the Expanded Programme on Immunization, most new vaccine introductions under this structure have not been aimed at adult populations. The majority of adult vaccines offere…
COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction (7 works) · Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy (7 works) · Environmental health (6 works) · Medicine (6 works) · Pandemic (5 works) · Pregnancy (5 works) · Disease (4 works) · Family medicine (4 works) · Political science (4 works) · Public health (4 works)