The role of religious leaders in the acceptance of COVID-19 vaccinations: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The development of COVID-19 vaccines was progressing rapidly, but vaccination acceptance posed many challenges in different communities. This study systematically reviewed the impact of religious leaders on the acceptance of COVID-19 vaccinations. It also examined religious leaders' role in shaping their followers' vaccination decisions and explored the strategies religious organizations use to promote vaccination against COVID-19.

Method

The study followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. The primary databases used to search the literature were PubMed, Web of Science (WOS), Scopus, ProQuest, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar. To identify relevant published literature, the title of this systematic review w

SUBMITTER: Ali Sheikhi R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12326759 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature