Factors that influence vaccination decision-making among pregnant women: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The most important factor influencing maternal vaccination uptake is healthcare professional (HCP) recommendation. However, where data are available, one-third of pregnant women remain unvaccinated despite receiving a recommendation. Therefore, it is essential to understand the significance of other factors and distinguish between vaccines administered routinely and during outbreaks. This is the first systematic review and meta-analysis (PROSPERO: CRD 42019118299) to examine the strength of the relationships between identified factors and maternal vaccination uptake.

Methods

We searched MEDLINE, Embase Classic & Embase, PsycINFO, CINAHL Plus, Web of Science, IBSS, LILACS, AfricaWideInfo, IMEMR, and Global Health databases for studies reporting factors that influen

SUBMITTER: Kilich E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7347125 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature