How effective are digital interventions in increasing flu vaccination amongst pregnant women? A systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pregnant women and their unborn babies are at increased risk of complications as a result of flu, yet uptake of the flu vaccination in the UK remains low. Digital interventions have proven effectiveness in changing health behaviour, but their effectiveness in increasing flu vaccination amongst pregnant women has not been examined. This protocol details the design and methodology of a systematic review and meta-analysis, examining the effectiveness of digital interventions in increasing flu vaccination amongst pregnant women.

Methods

Bibliographic databases will be searched using appropriate search terms related to vaccination, pregnancy and flu. Randomised, non-randomised, quasi randomised controlled trials and other quantitative study designs will be eligible for

SUBMITTER: Parsons J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7254692 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature