Addressing vaccine hesitancy: A systematic review comparing the efficacy of motivational versus educational interventions on vaccination uptake.

ABSTRACT: Traditional approaches to increase vaccination rely upon educating patients about vaccines. However, research shows that "knowing" vaccines are important is often insufficient: patients need to believe that getting vaccinated is important. Evidence-based motivational approaches, such as motivational interviewing/communication (MI/MC), have become increasingly popular for promoting good health behaviors, including vaccination. The objective of this review was to compare the efficacy of educational and MI/MC interventions on vaccination rates relative to each other and to usual/standard care. Pubmed, PsycINFO, and Cochrane trials databases were searched to identify articles that assessed vaccination rates post-patient education or MI/MC vaccine counseling in the context of adult or child vac

SUBMITTER: Labbe S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11942781 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature