Religious beliefs and practices toward HPV vaccine acceptance in Islamic countries: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the availability of effective HPV vaccines, their acceptance in Islamic countries is often influenced by religious beliefs, practices, and misconceptions.

Objective

This review aimed to identify the current literature on the religious beliefs and any misconceptions toward HPV vaccine acceptance within the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) countries.

Method

Using key terms, a systematic search in MEDLINE/PubMed, Embase, and CINAHL yielded 23 studies that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The scope of this review included all research articles published in English until October 31, 2023. A form based on the aim of the study was developed and used to extract the data.

Results

The review highlights the complexity of the relationsh

SUBMITTER: Kisa S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11361683 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature