Flu Shots Unveiled: A Global Systematic Review of Healthcare Providers' Uptake of, Perceptions, and Attitudes toward Influenza Vaccination.

ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

Influenza, with its potential for widespread transmission and significant health repercussions for individuals and populations, demands the immediate implementation of effective preventive measures. Vaccination stands as a long-standing evidence-based strategic approach to bolster immunity, especially for healthcare providers at heightened risk due to repeated exposure. Nevertheless, studies indicate a variance in adherence to recommended vaccination protocols and a notable prevalence of hesitancy and negative attitudes toward influenza vaccination among this critical group globally. Recognizing the multifaceted nature of attitudes is essential for the development of targeted interventions and strategies tailored to address the specific concerns and motivatio

SUBMITTER: Dardas LA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10747442 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature