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SynthesisGlobal health action2026

Vaccine preferences and their role for vaccine confidence and uptake: a meta-ethnography.

Jeniffer Landicho, Thea Andrea Bravo, Jonas Wachinger, Catherine Silvestre, Kate Bärnighausen, Kerry Scott, Till Bärnighausen, Shannon A McMahon, Mark Donald C Reñosa

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9 authors.

Jeniffer LandichoDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Research Institute for Tropical Medicine - Department of Health, Muntinlupa, Philippines.ORCID 0000-0002-4261-9296
Thea Andrea BravoDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Research Institute for Tropical Medicine - Department of Health, Muntinlupa, Philippines.ORCID 0000-0003-3747-3103
Jonas WachingerHeidelberg Institute of Global Health, Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany.ORCID 0000-0002-5480-3138
Catherine SilvestreDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Research Institute for Tropical Medicine - Department of Health, Muntinlupa, Philippines.
Kate BärnighausenHeidelberg Institute of Global Health, Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany.ORCID 0000-0002-4466-8921
Kerry ScottSchool of Global Health, Faculty of Health, York University, Toronto, Canada.ORCID 0000-0003-3597-9637
Till BärnighausenHeidelberg Institute of Global Health, Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany.ORCID 0000-0002-4182-4212
Shannon A McMahonHeidelberg Institute of Global Health, Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany.ORCID 0000-0002-8634-9283
Mark Donald C ReñosaDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Research Institute for Tropical Medicine - Department of Health, Muntinlupa, Philippines.ORCID 0000-0002-7414-7174

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Vaccine confidence and uptake are influenced by individuals' preferences regarding vaccine composition, quality, or administration pathways. However, literature synthesizing available qualitative insights into individuals' vaccine preferences remains limited. We therefore conducted a meta-ethnographic systematic review of the qualitative literature on vaccine preferences to identify opportunities for enhancing vaccine confidence and uptake. We implemented a comprehensive search strategy and screened 5,528 studies across seven research databases published between 2001 and 2023. We identified and synthesized 97 qualitative articles to delineate factors influencing consumers' vaccine preferences. Our findings revealed four primary domains shaping individuals' vaccine preferences: Product, Place, Price, and Promotion. First, individuals' preferences for vaccines often hinge on perceived quality and safety of the product itself, which can, for example, be associated with vaccine brand or origin, especially in the case of novel vaccines. Second, people prioritize convenience in terms of vaccination sites and delivery methods (wanting vaccinations offered at their doorstep or in local peripheral clinics); evidence regarding preferred groups to administer the vaccines was mixed. Third, the price of vaccines and the secondary costs associated with vaccination played a role in uptake considerations. Finally, both the sources of information (such as healthcare workers, community volunteers, and religious authorities) and the methods of promoting vaccine information (including face-to-face consultations during clinic visits and the distribution of leaflets or banners), emerged as crucial factors shaping decision-making processes. Overall findings highlight the importance of addressing multifaceted preferences to enhance vaccine confidence and uptake. By understanding individuals' vaccine preferences, strategic recommendations can be developed to optimize vaccination programs and ensure acceptability and utilization.

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VaccinationVaccinesAnthropology, CulturalHumansVaccinespolicyvaccinationvaccine confidencevaccine preferencevaccinesvaccine uptake

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PMID41686121
PMCPMC12912219

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