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This review focuses on the extent and type of evidence available in relation to best practices in the information provision and consent processes for vaccine trials conducted in Sub-Saharan Africa.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Ancillary studies or evaluations assessing the information and\/or consent processes used in vaccine trials implemented in Sub-Saharan Africa were eligible. The databases PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, Web of Science, African Index Medicus Google Scholar and ProQuest dissertations and thesis citation index and Open Access Theses and Dissertations were searched, without time limits. Following a deductive approach, relevant data were extracted using an extraction tool and categorised into themes.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The review included 46 sources reporting results from 37 studies implemented in 13 Sub-Saharan African countries. The studies covered: community engagement (n\u2009=\u20098); informants (n\u2009=\u20097); messages (n\u2009=\u20097); communication tools (n\u2009=\u20093); community groups (n\u2009=\u20094); consent process (n\u2009=\u200911); comprehension (n\u2009=\u200919) and dissemination of results (n\u2009=\u20094). They mostly represented the views of participants or parents of trial participants; researchers and trial site personnel; and community members and representatives, including those with formal informational roles. The studies showed gaps in information and consent processes leading to a lack of understanding and confusion or suspicion. The involvement of community members in information giving was essential. These were able to communicate in culturally\u2013appropriate ways and also increase trust in the trial.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The studies highlight complexities involved in the information and consent processes for vaccine trials implemented in Sub-Saharan Africa. These processes would benefit from a stronger consideration to the context where research takes place, including culture, language, non-biomedical conceptions and power imbalances. 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