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SynthesisBMC infectious diseases2023

Vaccine acceptance, determinants, and attitudes toward vaccine among people experiencing homelessness: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Dung Anh Nguyen, Habib Olatunji Alagbo, Toka Adel Hassan, Leonardo D Mera-Lojano, Esraa Osama Abdelaziz, Nguyen Pham Nguyen The, Abdelrahman M Makram, Omar M Makram, Randa Elsheikh, Nguyen Tien Huy

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Dung Anh Nguyen *Health Science Department, University of The People, Pasadena, CA, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6095-7830
Habib Olatunji Alagbo *Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan. Habibalagbo@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8306-4792
Toka Adel HassanOnline Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6166-6955
Leonardo D Mera-LojanoOnline Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4105-8095
Esraa Osama AbdelazizOnline Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4089-6107
Nguyen Pham Nguyen TheOnline Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0356-2776
Abdelrahman M MakramOnline Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2011-8092
Omar M MakramOnline Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8361-9068
Randa ElsheikhOnline Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5811-9907
Nguyen Tien HuyOnline Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9543-9440

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCOVID-19 has caused millions of deaths globally, with vulnerable populations such as people experiencing homelessness (PEH) at higher risk. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to identify the prevalence and key factors contributing to vaccine acceptance experienced by PEH.

methodsThe protocol of this study was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42023391659). We included studies that reported relevant information about vaccine acceptance or vaccine hesitant/refusal among PEH. Eight databases were systematically searched in January 2023. Meta-analysis was conducted for the prevalence of vaccine acceptance, vaccine uptake, and factors associated with vaccine acceptance. Attitudes toward vaccines were combined into bar charts.

resultA total of 29 papers were included in this systematic review and 19 papers were included for meta-analysis. The pooled prevalence of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among PEH was 66% (95%CI: 58%-73%). Our meta-regression showed vaccine acceptance was significantly increased over time. Moreover, subgroup meta-analysis showed that PEH were more likely to accept the COVID-19 vaccine after June 2021 (78%, 95%CI: 65%-86%) compared with earlier period (56%, 95%CI: 54%-59%). Subgroup meta-analysis also revealed that women and participants without underlying medical condition (chronic diseases) were significantly less likely to accept the COVID-19 vaccine, compared to men and those with medical conditions, respectively.

conclusionThe study emphasizes the need for targeted public health interventions aimed at increasing vaccine acceptance among PEH, especially at the early stage of the pandemic, among females, those without underlying medical conditions, being Black (in Canada and the USA), and young people. These interventions should address the common concerns of vaccine safety, adverse effects, effectiveness, and distrust in health care systems. In addition to offering vaccinations in different areas convenient to them, education programs could be established to increase vaccine acceptance among PEH.

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COVID-19 VaccinesIll-Housed PersonsPatient Acceptance of Health CareVaccinationFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansMaleCOVID-19 VaccinesAttitudesCOVID-19HomelessVaccine hesitancy

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PMCPMC10724884

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