Acceptability of HPV Vaccines: A Qualitative Systematic Review and Meta-Summary.

ABSTRACT: In 2006, the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine was approved for use as an effective intervention for reducing the risk of developing cervical cancer; however, its successful implementation is dependent on acceptability. This study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the reasons that favor or do not favor the acceptability of HPV vaccines.

Methods

We conducted a systematic review and meta-summary of qualitative research on 16 databases. A total of 32 articles that considered the perspectives of vaccine users, their parents, and the professionals who care for them were reviewed. Synthesis was conducted as described by Sandelowski and Barroso.

Results

We used inductive and deductive methods to obtain a total of 22 dimensions, out of which three issues stood out tha

SUBMITTER: Urrutia MT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10536942 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature