Barriers to adult vaccination in Canada: A qualitative systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In recent years, Canadian health care professionals have observed an increase in vaccine refusal. The objective of this study is to review published literature and identify the main themes related to vaccine hesitancy and barriers to vaccination in Canadian adults and recent immigrants.

Methods

A qualitative systematic review was performed. A comprehensive search of MEDLINE (1946 to January 2021) and EMBASE (1974 to January 2021) was conducted to identify existing literature that addressed the primary research question. Studies were eligible for inclusion if the study population involved 1) the general population, 2) Indigenous populations, 3) recent immigrants to Canada or 4) Canadian health care professionals.

Results

Thirty-four studies were included wit

SUBMITTER: Stratoberdha D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9266373 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul-Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature