Prevalence and determinants of vaccination intention towards routine immunizations in university students: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

It is well known that, to be effective, vaccination programs require a high and consistent population uptake. Nevertheless, vaccine coverage is often insufficient. University students occupy a unique position within the broader population: they are highly mobile and socially active individuals who serve as influential figures among their peers and younger age groups, making them an ideal target for educational campaigns.

Methods

This review (CRD42022309724) quantified the vaccination intention rates for routine immunizations in university students and systematically examined the determinants of vaccination acceptance. Cross-sectional studies that analyzed vaccination intention for at least one routine immunization using multivariable logistic regression were inclu

SUBMITTER: Mussetto I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12004673 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature