Understanding Vaccination Uptake Amongst Gay, Bisexual and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men in UK Sexual Health Services: A Qualitative Interview Study.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: In England, gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) are eligible for vaccination at NHS sexual health services, including human papillomavirus (HPV), hepatitis A virus (HAV), and hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccines. However, current research shows limited understanding of the factors influencing vaccination uptake among GBMSM. This study aimed to examine the barriers and facilitators affecting the offer and uptake of these vaccination programmes. Methods: A qualitative interview study following the Person-Based Approach (a systematic method for developing and optimising health interventions) involving GBMSM and sexual health service staff from two regions of England. Purposive sampling aimed to include GBMSM with diverse backgrounds and

SUBMITTER: May T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12945162 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature