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

Autori
Pavlovic, Dubravka ; Sahoo, P. ; Larson, H. J. ; Karafillakis, E.

Izvornik
Human Vaccines & ; Immunotherapeutics (2164-5515) 18 (2022); 2041360, 15

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, pregledni rad, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Health-care professionals ; confidence ; beliefs ; vaccine hesitancy ; benefits ; risks ; effectiveness ; safety ; trust ; mandator

Sažetak
Health-care professionals (HCPs) have a fundamental role in vaccination, their own beliefs and attitudes affecting both their uptake and recommendation of vaccines. 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. HCPs across studies believed that vaccination is important to protect themselves and their patients. However, beliefs that some diseases such as influenza are less risky were reported by some HCPs as a reason for not getting vaccinated. Concerns about both short- and long- term side effects were identified among HCPs in most studies, such as those affecting the immune or neurological system. Mistrust toward health authorities and pharmaceutical industry was reported in some studies. The question of mandatory vaccination revealed mixed opinions, with some favoring selfdetermination and others viewing vaccination as a duty. This review highlights key factors influencing HCPs‘ confidence in vaccination in Europe

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Javno zdravstvo i zdravstvena zaštita

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