Rapid Review of COVID-19 Vaccination Access and Acceptance for Global Refugee, Asylum Seeker and Undocumented Migrant Populations.

ABSTRACT: Objectives: Refugees, asylum seekers, and undocumented migrants globally have been disproportionally impacted by COVID-19. Vaccination has been a major tool to reduce disease impact, yet concerns exist regarding equitable allocation and uptake. Methods: A rapid literature review was conducted based on PRISMA guidelines to determine COVID-19 vaccination acceptance rates and level of access for these population groups globally. Results: Relatively high COVID-19 vaccine acceptance levels were commonly reported in these populations, although, trust in host governments was a frequently expressed concern, especially for undocumented migrants. Outreach efforts and access to comprehensive information from a trusted source and in appropriate language were found to be major dete

SUBMITTER: Nichol AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9812946 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature