Unraveling Herpes Zoster Vaccine Hesitancy, Acceptance, and Its Predictors: Insights From a Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Herpes zoster vaccination is critical in preventing herpes zoster virus infection and its associated consequences. Despite its relevance, global herpes zoster immunisation coverage remains alarmingly low. Understanding the factors that drive vaccine scepticism and acceptance is crucial for increasing immunisation rates and improving public health outcomes.

Methods

This scoping review, following Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines, included 18 studies examining vaccine hesitancy, acceptance, and associated factors. Meticulous data analysis revealed hesitancy's intricate dynamics across countries and demographics.

Results

Studies displayed a wide range of acceptance rates (2.8%-89.02%), showcasing the complex interplay of attitudes and behaviors towards vaccin

SUBMITTER: Wang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11303218 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature