Understanding herpes zoster vaccine hesitancy and information asymmetry: a qualitative study in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Herpes zoster is more prevalent among the older adult due to the age-related immune decline, leading to significant pain and complications. Although vaccination effectively prevents viral infections, vaccine hesitancy remains a major barrier to achieving high vaccination rates.To address this, we conducted a qualitative survey using Vaccine Hesitancy Determinants Matrix and 5C model to understand and improve vaccination rates in this group.

Methods

Descriptive qualitative research design based on the philosophical underpinnings of naturalistic inquiry and purposive sampling methodology was conducted on adults aged 50 and above, as well as community health workers. Data were collected through semi-structured, in-depth personal interviews. The interview outline was

SUBMITTER: Wang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11402811 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature