A review of health worker vaccination programs in low, middle and upper middle-income countries.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Health workers (HW) are at risk of contracting vaccine preventable diseases when caring for patients and communities. This study aims to evaluate the existing literature on the routine vaccination of health workers against a variety of antigens in low and middle income countries, focusing on facilitators, barriers, and considerations in the implementation of immunization programs and campaigns.

Study design

A PubMed Literature search.

Methods

A PubMed search was conducted to find articles that addressed vaccination programs and policies for HW in low-income countries (LIC), lower middle-income countries (LMIC), and upper middle-income countries (UMIC). Original articles, meta-analyses, and reviews published in English between January 2000 and July 2022 were

SUBMITTER: Gaviola GC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10400463 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature