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Barriers to and Facilitators for Accessing HPV Vaccination in Migrant and Refugee Populations: A Systematic Review

Authors

GRACI D. PIAZZA N. ARDAGNA S. CASUCCIO A. DROBOV Anton GERACI F. IMMORDINO A. PIRRELLO A. RESTIVO V. RUMBO R. STEFANO R. VIRONE R. ZARCONE E. IMMORDINO P.

Year of publication 2024
Type Article in Periodical
Magazine / Source Vaccines
MU Faculty or unit

Faculty of Medicine

Citation
Web https://www.mdpi.com/2076-393X/12/3/256
Doi http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/vaccines12030256
Keywords HPV; prevention; vaccination; vaccine hesitancy; social determinants; vaccination strategies; public health; migrants; refugees
Description Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most prevalent sexually transmitted virus globally and a primary cause of cervical cancer, which ranks fourth among tumors in both incidence and mortality. Despite the availability of effective vaccines worldwide, HPV vaccination rates vary, especially among migrant and refugee populations. Indeed, migrant status may act as a determinant against accessing vaccinations, among many other factors. The objective of this paper is to evaluate barriers to and facilitators for accessing HPV vaccination in migrant and refugee populations. A systematic review of the existing peer-reviewed academic literature was conducted according to the PRISMA 2020 guidelines in which we examined thirty-four studies to evaluate HPV vaccination rates in these populations and identify factors acting as barriers or facilitators. Key determinants include socio-economic status and health literacy. Communication barriers, including language and cultural factors, also impact access to information and trust in the health workforce. Understanding and considering these factors is crucial for developing proper and inclusive vaccination strategies to ensure that no population is overlooked.

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