Abstract | BACKGROUND: METHODS: We searched seven databases for literature on STI vaccine acceptability, then conducted title/abstract and full-text reviews to assess eligibility. All reviews and abstractions were conducted blindly by two reviewers, with discrepancies settled by discussion or the input of a third reviewer. RESULTS: Eight of the original 2,259 texts of interest met inclusion criteria. After data abstraction, we found that gonorrhea was the most commonly examined, followed by chlamydia and syphilis. Trichomoniasis vaccine acceptability was not reported. Most texts reported high acceptability, but there did not appear to be data describing how vaccine characteristics affect acceptability. Similarly, while the literature covers a variety of populations, most of the study populations were based out of the United States or Canada and were patrons of healthcare facilities or participants from a larger health intervention study. Therefore, more information is needed on populations outside North America, and on groups with lower healthcare access and utilization. CONCLUSION: As the incidence of bacterial and parasitic STIs increase, and as we grow nearer vaccines for these illnesses, understanding how likely the public is to accept and receive these vaccines is crucial to their success. While the existing literature describes STI vaccine acceptability in a variety of populations, their overall number is small. More research into STI vaccine acceptability outside of North America, and especially examining how factors like number of doses, timing, and cost influence vaccine acceptability is needed to ensure effective future vaccine rollouts.
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Authors | T Valleroy, Colin Garon, Janamarie Perroud, Abram L Wagner |
Journal | BMC health services research
(BMC Health Serv Res)
Vol. 23
Issue 1
Pg. 1290
(Nov 23 2023)
ISSN: 1472-6963 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 37996885
(Publication Type: Review, Journal Article)
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Copyright | © 2023. The Author(s). |
Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Humans
- Gonorrhea
(prevention & control, epidemiology)
- Syphilis
(prevention & control)
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
(prevention & control)
- Trichomonas Infections
(epidemiology, prevention & control)
- Chlamydia
- Vaccines
- Chlamydia Infections
(epidemiology)
- HIV Infections
(prevention & control)
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