In the Ugandan context, social media has minimal effects on the trial because of its low coverage and values attached to it by the population.
At our site we have had rumors about the IPM 027 IP causing cancer. We have invited participants to share their feelings about the subject, generate solutions as well as give them the right information.
<span style=”line-height: 1.5em;”> The CAB is consulted for information and recommendations applicable to affected communities. </span>
Community sensitization is done following the approved brochures from; Ministry of Health about cancer facts and other approved messages.
This issue has however been anticipated following the earlier stakeholder meetings. It results into non adherence by trial participants but with the rightful information and reference to the Participant Information Sheet (PIS) or consent and protocol the issue is resolved. It is important to exhibit transparency among the study participants by always referring to the PIS and protocol, it has been beneficial in managing these issues as they lay out the action plans in case any anticipated issues emerged.
