Effectiveness of financial incentives for control of viral hepatitis among substance users: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) poses a significant global health challenge in substance users who are at a higher risk of infection. Financial incentives have been proposed as a strategy to enhance vaccine uptake among high-risk groups. This meta-analysis aims to assess the effectiveness of financial incentives in increasing HBV vaccination rates among substance users.

Methods

A literature search across various databases was done for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and non-randomized trials evaluating the impact of financial incentives on HBV vaccination rates in substance users. Six studies with a total of 3,886 participants were included. The GRADE approach was used to assess the quality of evidence, and a random-effects meta-analysis was done to calculate pooled r

SUBMITTER: Wang W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11602491 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature