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HPV vaccination in a context of public mistrust and uncertainty: a systematic literature review of determinants of HPV vaccine hesitancy in Europe

Europe is increasingly described as the region in the world with the least confidence in vaccination, and particularly in the safety of vaccines. The aim of this systematic literature review was to gather and summarise all peer-reviewed and grey literature published about determinants of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine hesitancy in Europe.

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HIV/STI Prevention for Young People in the EU and Africa

The Vaccine Confidence Project™ has engaged in several different research projects relating to the prevention of HIV and other STIs.

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Rapid literature review on motivating hesitant population groups in Europe to vaccinate

This rapid literature review on motivating hesitant population groups in Europe to vaccinate focuses on identifying hesitant populations and what the enablers and barriers to vaccination uptake are for them.

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Systematic scoping review on social media monitoring methods and interventions relating to vaccine hesitancy

The Vaccine Confidence Project™ conducted a systematic scoping review to identify and summarise tools and methodologies that have been used to monitor social media around vaccination.

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Vaccine Hesitancy

The Vaccine Confidence Project™ is a WHO Centre of Excellence on addressing Vaccine Hesitancy, and is engaged in many strands of research pertaining to vaccine hesitancy.

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Factors influencing healthcare professionals’ confidence in vaccination in Europe: a literature review

This literature review (n = 89) summarises evidence on HCPs’ perceptions of the risks and benefits of vaccination, trust, and perceptions of mandatory vaccination in Europe.

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Risk perception and the influence on uptake and use of biomedical prevention interventions for HIV in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic literature review

This systematic review of qualitative peer-reviewed literature from…

Summary

Date:

February 2019

Topics:
  • Vaccine Hesitancy
  • Literature Reviews
  • Drivers of and Barriers to Vaccination
  • Region - Europe
  • HPV
  • Social, Structural and Emotional Determinants of Health
Authors:
  • Karafillakis, E
  • Jarrett, C
  • Simas, C
  • Larson, HJ
  • Et al.
Journal:
  • Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics

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Drivers of HPV vaccine hesitancy in New York and Florida

This study aimed to identify drivers of HPV vaccine hesitancy and effective public health interventions to increase HPV vaccination rates in two U.S. states (New York and Florida). The findings provide insights into the impact of demographics, state policies, and vaccine confidence on HPV vaccination.

Media and commentary
The Vaccine Integrity Project – Interim Update

CIDRAP releases interim update on its Vaccine Integrity Project, spotlighting global threats to vaccine confidence and outlining next steps to support equitable immunization efforts worldwide.

Media and commentary
How to speak to a vaccine sceptic: research reveals what works

The first thing to do if someone expresses uncertainty about vaccines to you, say researchers, is not to judge or dismiss them. A lot of people have genuine and legitimate questions and “you’re going to lose them if you immediately jump back and say ‘that’s silly’ or ‘that’s not the fact’”, Larson says.

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