Acceptance and uptake of influenza vaccines in Asia: a systematic review

In Asia, the public health burden of influenza is significant despite the existence of efficacious influenza vaccines. Annual seasonal influenza vaccination can reduce the incidence of influenza significantly, yet influenza vaccination coverage remains low in this part of the world. As a densely pop...

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Main Authors: Sheldenkar, Anita, Lim, Fann, Yung, Chee Fu, Lwin, May Oo
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spelling sg-ntu-dr.10356-1616162022-09-23T03:51:44Z Acceptance and uptake of influenza vaccines in Asia: a systematic review Sheldenkar, Anita Lim, Fann Yung, Chee Fu Lwin, May Oo Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information Social sciences::Communication Influenza Motivators In Asia, the public health burden of influenza is significant despite the existence of efficacious influenza vaccines. Annual seasonal influenza vaccination can reduce the incidence of influenza significantly, yet influenza vaccination coverage remains low in this part of the world. As a densely populated region with varying climatic zones and a larger proportion of developing countries compared to the West, Asia is at increased risk of influenza. To provide a more comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the Asian region, the key objective of this systematic review is to examine the determinants of vaccination uptake in Asia, beyond that of existing studies that have largely been western-centric. We carried out a systematic review of peer-reviewed scientific research, examining the key determinants, acceptance and uptake of influenza vaccinations across Asia. A comprehensive search strategy was defined to capture studies that met the inclusion criteria of articles published in English, from 2008 to 2018, focusing on adult populations within Asia. A total of 83 relevant studies were appraised in this review. Analyses of the extant data confirmed that vaccination rates within Asia are low, and that most countries lack scientific research on vaccination behaviours. Studies were categorised into four different population groups: healthcare workers, high risk groups, general population and uniform groups. The motivators and deterrents for vaccine uptake varied according to population groups and characteristics. Both general populations and healthcare workers were concerned with vaccine safety and efficacy, and recommendations from health authorities were influential in vaccine uptake within the other populations. The findings suggest that further research is needed within a broader range of Asian countries to garner greater in-depth knowledge of vaccination behaviours in the region. In particular, influenza vaccination programs within Asia should focus on improving engagement more effectively, through greater relatability and transparency of data when educating the public. Ministry of Health (MOH) This research is supported by the Singapore Ministry of Health's Communicable Diseases Public Health Research Grant MOH/CDPHRG/0017/2015. 2022-09-13T01:28:08Z 2022-09-13T01:28:08Z 2019 Journal Article Sheldenkar, A., Lim, F., Yung, C. F. & Lwin, M. O. (2019). Acceptance and uptake of influenza vaccines in Asia: a systematic review. Vaccine, 37(35), 4896-4905. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.vaccine.2019.07.011 0264-410X https://hdl.handle.net/10356/161616 10.1016/j.vaccine.2019.07.011 35 37 4896 4905 en MOH/CDPHRG/0017/2015 Vaccine 10.21979/N9/DXHRAU © 2019 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Singapore
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topic Social sciences::Communication
Influenza
Motivators
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Influenza
Motivators
Sheldenkar, Anita
Lim, Fann
Yung, Chee Fu
Lwin, May Oo
Acceptance and uptake of influenza vaccines in Asia: a systematic review
description In Asia, the public health burden of influenza is significant despite the existence of efficacious influenza vaccines. Annual seasonal influenza vaccination can reduce the incidence of influenza significantly, yet influenza vaccination coverage remains low in this part of the world. As a densely populated region with varying climatic zones and a larger proportion of developing countries compared to the West, Asia is at increased risk of influenza. To provide a more comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the Asian region, the key objective of this systematic review is to examine the determinants of vaccination uptake in Asia, beyond that of existing studies that have largely been western-centric. We carried out a systematic review of peer-reviewed scientific research, examining the key determinants, acceptance and uptake of influenza vaccinations across Asia. A comprehensive search strategy was defined to capture studies that met the inclusion criteria of articles published in English, from 2008 to 2018, focusing on adult populations within Asia. A total of 83 relevant studies were appraised in this review. Analyses of the extant data confirmed that vaccination rates within Asia are low, and that most countries lack scientific research on vaccination behaviours. Studies were categorised into four different population groups: healthcare workers, high risk groups, general population and uniform groups. The motivators and deterrents for vaccine uptake varied according to population groups and characteristics. Both general populations and healthcare workers were concerned with vaccine safety and efficacy, and recommendations from health authorities were influential in vaccine uptake within the other populations. The findings suggest that further research is needed within a broader range of Asian countries to garner greater in-depth knowledge of vaccination behaviours in the region. In particular, influenza vaccination programs within Asia should focus on improving engagement more effectively, through greater relatability and transparency of data when educating the public.
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Sheldenkar, Anita
Lim, Fann
Yung, Chee Fu
Lwin, May Oo
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Lim, Fann
Yung, Chee Fu
Lwin, May Oo
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title Acceptance and uptake of influenza vaccines in Asia: a systematic review
title_short Acceptance and uptake of influenza vaccines in Asia: a systematic review
title_full Acceptance and uptake of influenza vaccines in Asia: a systematic review
title_fullStr Acceptance and uptake of influenza vaccines in Asia: a systematic review
title_full_unstemmed Acceptance and uptake of influenza vaccines in Asia: a systematic review
title_sort acceptance and uptake of influenza vaccines in asia: a systematic review
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