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Dr. Shannon MacDonald and Dr. Christine Huel will deliver a combined session focused on supporting midwives in navigating vaccination conversations across a range of client perspectives. Drawing on system-level research and clinical practice, they will explore how structural factors influence access to vaccination for midwifery clients and share effective, client-centered approaches to discussing vaccines with those who may feel hesitant or unsure. Their session will also address harm-reduction strategies for clients who are opposed to vaccination, emphasizing relational communication and respect for autonomy within the midwifery model of care.
Dr. Shannon MacDonald is a Professor in the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Alberta and a Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Applied Pediatric Immunization. Her research focuses on improving vaccine delivery systems, addressing structural barriers to immunization, and enhancing equitable access for underserved populations across Canada.
Dr. Christine Huel is an Assistant Professor in the College of Nursing at the University of Saskatchewan and a family nurse practitioner whose work centers on vaccine hesitancy, qualitative approaches to understanding decision-making, and culturally responsive communication in clinical practice.
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