Drivers of and barriers to routine adult vaccination: A systematic literature review

Eiden, Amanda; Barratt, Jane; Nyaku, Mawuli

doi:10.1080/21645515.2022.2127290

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“…Because of these reasons, the findings on the deprivation index should be considered with caution. Finally, in respect to underlying chronic conditions/disability, the results of our study were expected in respect to the available literature that already showed the association between the presence of comorbidities and the vaccine uptake [ 39 ], even though the presence of chronic conditions could have been underestimated in our study because of the choice of relying on administrative exception. This finding is also consistent with how the vaccination campaign has been structured, with prioritization and particular attention to frail people.…”

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COVID-19 Vaccination Actual Uptake and Potential Inequalities Due to Socio-Demographic Characteristics: A Population-Based Study in the Umbria Region, Italy

Primieri¹,

Chiavarini

Giacchetta

et al. 2023

Vaccines

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Socio-demographic factors are responsible for health inequalities also in vaccination. The aim of this study was to evaluate their role at the population level through a population-based study performed on the whole population entitled to receive COVID-19 vaccines in the Umbria Region, Italy, and registered to the Regional Healthcare Service as of 28 February 2021. Socio-demographic characteristics and vaccination status in terms of uptake of at least one dose of any available vaccine, completion of the primary vaccination cycle and uptake of the booster doses as of 28 February 2022 were collected from the Umbria regional database. The percentage of eligible population who did not initiate the COVID-19 vaccination, complete the full vaccination cycle and get the booster dose was 11.8%, 1.2% and 21.5%, respectively. A younger age, being a non-Italian citizen, and not holding an exemption for chronic disease/disability and a GP/FP were associated with all the endpoints. Females, as compared to males, were more likely to not initiate the vaccination but less likely to not receive the booster dose. On the contrary, the findings did not show a significant association between the deprivation index and the vaccine uptake. The findings, beyond confirming current knowledge at the population level, provide new inputs for better tailoring vaccination campaigns.

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COVID-19 Vaccination Actual Uptake and Potential Inequalities Due to Socio-Demographic Characteristics: A Population-Based Study in the Umbria Region, Italy

Primieri¹,

Chiavarini

Giacchetta

et al. 2023

Vaccines

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“…Additionally, vaccinations generally represent primary prevention tools devoted to healthy people, which at times may require an assumption of responsibility and decisions on behalf of others (e.g., parents with respect to their children), thus representing a peculiar and specific issue. Moreover, studies have reported that predictors of vaccination uptake or acceptance (e.g., educational levels and socioeconomic status) may differ from those of other health behaviours, thus suggesting that the personal reasons to get vaccinated may be different from reasons that determine people’s decision to adopt (or not) other preventive behaviours [ 83 ].…”

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Vaccination as a social practice: towards a definition of personal, community, population, and organizational vaccine literacy

Lorini,

Del Riccio,

Zanobini

et al. 2023

BMC Public Health

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Background A comprehensive and agreed-upon definition of vaccine literacy (VL) could support the understanding of vaccination and help policy-makers and individuals make informed decisions about vaccines. Methods To shed some light on this debate and provide clarity, a scoping review was conducted to collect, summarize, and analyse available definitions of VL. Based on the findings of the scoping review, a new and comprehensive definition was proposed by a panel of experts. Results Fifty-three articles were included, and two of them appeared to be the milestones around which the other definitions were grouped. The new definition proposed by the panel of experts included not only the personal perspective, but also the community, population, and organizational perspectives. Moreover, due to the increasing complexity of the social context with respect to the ability to navigate, understand, and use information and services, the definition of organizational vaccine literacy and the attributes of a vaccine literate healthcare organization have been proposed. Conclusion The new definition can contribute to the overall paradigm of health literacy and its distinct component of vaccine literacy, possibly improving the implementation of public health strategies to allow vaccination to be understood as a social practice by the entire community. This study describes the conceptual foundations, the competencies, and the civic orientation to be considered when developing measurement tools devoted to assessing VL at the different levels and in different contexts.

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“…Divergent perceptions of vaccine safety, ease of access to healthcare services, and awareness of being among the target population, compounded by differing regional healthcare system organisations, contribute to this uneven landscape. Furthermore, sociodemographic factors like male gender, lower educational level, and financial challenges, emerged as significant elements influencing vaccine acceptance, as underscored in the existing literature concerning vaccine confidence [ 16 , 17 ].…”

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Herpes zoster (HZ) vaccine coverage and confidence in Italy: a Nationwide cross-sectional study, the OBVIOUS project

Salussolia,

Capodici,

Scognamiglio

et al. 2024

BMC Infect Dis

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Background Herpes Zoster is an age dependent disease and as such it represents a problem in the Italian social context, where the demographic curve is characterized by an overrepresentation of the elderly population. Vaccines against Herpes Zoster are available, safe and effective, however coverage remains sub-optimal. This study was therefore conducted to examine the variations in Herpes Zoster vaccine uptake and confidence across different regions in Italy. Methods This study utilized a cross-sectional computer-assisted web interview (CAWI) methodology. The survey was conducted by Dynata, an online panel provider, and involved 10,000 respondents recruited in Italy between April 11 and May 29, 2022. The sample was stratified based on geographic region, gender, and age group. Data management adhered to European Union data protection regulations, and the survey covered demographics, living conditions, and vaccination against herpes zoster (HZ), following the BeSD framework. Results The findings indicate regional disparities in herpes zoster vaccine uptake across Italy. Notably, the Islands region exhibits a particularly low vaccination rate (2.9%), highlighting the need for targeted interventions. The multivariate regression analysis showed that sociodemographic factors, limited access to healthcare services, and inadequate awareness of vaccine eligibility contribute to the lower uptake observed in this region. Conclusion In conclusion, this research emphasizes regional disparities in herpes zoster (HZ) vaccination uptake in Italy. Demographic, socioeconomic, and geographic factors impact individuals’ willingness to receive the vaccine. The study highlights the importance of awareness of vaccine eligibility and accessible vaccination facilities in increasing uptake rates.

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Drivers of and barriers to routine adult vaccination: A systematic literature review

Cited by 29 publications

References 97 publications

COVID-19 Vaccination Actual Uptake and Potential Inequalities Due to Socio-Demographic Characteristics: A Population-Based Study in the Umbria Region, Italy

COVID-19 Vaccination Actual Uptake and Potential Inequalities Due to Socio-Demographic Characteristics: A Population-Based Study in the Umbria Region, Italy

Vaccination as a social practice: towards a definition of personal, community, population, and organizational vaccine literacy

Herpes zoster (HZ) vaccine coverage and confidence in Italy: a Nationwide cross-sectional study, the OBVIOUS project

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