Determinants of Meningococcal Vaccination Coverage and Adherence: A Targeted Literature Review Supporting a 16-year-old Healthcare Visit.

ABSTRACT: We conducted a targeted literature review to understand the determinants of meningococcal serogroups A, C, W, and Y (MenACWY) and meningococcal serogroup B (MenB) vaccination coverage and adherence to vaccination schedules in the USA, and to identify evidence to support improvement of MenACWY and MenB vaccination coverage and adherence in older adolescents. Sources published since 2011 were considered, with sources published since 2015 given preference. Out of 2355 citations screened, 47 (46 studies) were selected for inclusion. Determinants of coverage and adherence ranging from patient-level sociodemographic factors to policy-level factors were identified. Four determinants identified were associated with improved coverage and adherence: (1) well-child, preventive, or vaccination-only ap

SUBMITTER: Herrera-Restrepo O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10203675 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature