Drug acceptability – blocking the bitter taste of medication

Countries

Kenya, Nigeria, Zimbabwe

Research Techniques

Explorative - Qualitative - Concept Development - In-Depth Interviews (IDIs) - Focus Groups (FGs) - Consumer Target Product Profile (CTTP) - Quantitative

Objective

Understanding values and preferences of End-Users and Providers around blocking bitter taste to improve pediatric (US: and Geriatric) drug acceptability.

Sample

Caregiversr: Qual n=120 (5 Focus Groups and IDIs), Quant n=1, 815 Face-to-Face CAPI HCPs: Qual n=92 IDIs, Quant n=859 Face-to-Face CAPI

Notes

Research across urban settings, Research tools translated + ethically approved

Outputs

All research tools (Screeners, Discussion Guides, Show Cards, Surveys) Consumer Target Product Profiles (CTPPs), 3 PowerPoint Presentations (PPTs), internal stakeholder presentations, 1 conference presentation, 1 journal manuscript

Outcome coming

• Manuscript in development

Partners & Funders

Duration

2023-2024