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Prevalence of intentions to receive monkeypox vaccine. A systematic review and meta-analysis

Darwin A. León-Figueroa, J. J. Barboza, Mario J. Valladares-Garrido, Ranjit Sah, Alfonso J. Rodríguez-Morales

BMC Public Health, 2024

52,658 participants · 25 citations

Abstract

Background Immunization, as a preventive strategy against infectious diseases, has consolidated its position as a fundamental pillar in the field of public health. Therefore, the present study aimed to determine the prevalence of the intention to receive the monkeypox (Mpox) vaccine. Methods A systematic review and meta-analysis of the available evidence was performed using five databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, and ScienceDirect) with a search strategy until July 24, 2023. Data analysis was performed in R software version 4.2.3. The quality of the included cross-sectional studies was assessed using the “JBI-MAStARI”. In addition, a subgroup analysis by population and continent was developed. Results Twenty-nine cross-sectional articles with a total sample of 52 658 participants were included. The pooled prevalence of intention to vaccinate against Mpox was 61% (95% CI: 53–69%; 52,658 participants; 29 studies; I^2 = 100%). In the subgroup analysis, the intention to be vaccinated against Mpox according to continents was 64% (95% CI: 53–74%; 13,883 participants; 17 studies; I^2 = 99%) in Asian countries, 43% (95% CI: 39–47%; 1538 participants; 3 studies; I^2 = 53%) in African countries, 62% (95% CI: 45–78%; 35,811 participants; 6 studies; I^2 = 99%) in European countries, and 63% (95% CI: 32–89%; 1426 participants; 3 studies; I^2 = 99%) in American countries. In the subgroup analysis on the intention to be vaccinated against Mpox, according to study subjects,…

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