Upstream factors impacting COVID-19 vaccination rates across Africa: A systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Upstream factors have been found to affect COVID-19 vaccination rates and coverage globally. However, there are inadequate details within the African context. This systematic review aims to close this research gap by investigating upstream factors influencing COVID-19 vaccination rates in Africa.

Methods

A literature search will be systematically conducted utilizing various databases including: MEDLINE, EMBASE, SCOPUS, CINAHL, Web of Science, and PsycINFO. Eligible studies will include peer-reviewed articles published in the English language from 2020-2023, conducted in Africa, focused on upstream factors, and include one barrier or facilitator to COVID-19 vaccination rates. Two reviewers will use a two-step screening process to examine every article's title, abst

SUBMITTER: Ezezika O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11423958 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature