Communication strategies to improve human papillomavirus (HPV) immunisation uptake among adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Developing countries face the greatest cervical cancer disease burden and mortality with suboptimal immunisation uptake. This review explores the communication strategies adopted, successes, challenges and lessons learnt in sub-Saharan countries to enhance human papillomavirus (HPV) immunisation.

Design

Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Data sources

PubMed, Hinari, Cochrane Library, Trip database, CINAHL, Web of Science, Scopus and seven grey resources were searched through May 2022.

Eligibility criteria

We included observational studies addressing communication strategies for HPV immunisation uptake.

Data extraction and synthesis

Two independent reviewers used standardised methods to search, screen and code included studies. Data extractio

SUBMITTER: Oketch SY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10083777 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature