Predictors of COVID-19 vaccine acceptability among refugees and other migrant populations: A systematic scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to map the existing literature to identify predictors of COVID-19 vaccine acceptability among refugees, immigrants, and other migrant populations.

Methods

A systematic search of Medline, Embase, Scopus, APA PsycInfo and Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) was conducted up to 31 January 2023 to identify the relevant English peer-reviewed observational studies. Two independent reviewers screened abstracts, selected studies, and extracted data.

Results

We identified 34 cross-sectional studies, primarily conducted in high income countries (76%). Lower vaccine acceptance was associated with mistrust in the host countries' government and healthcare system, concerns about the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccin

SUBMITTER: Yazdani Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11226018 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature