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Understanding Primary Care Physician Vaccination Behaviour: A Systematic Review
Ángela Prieto-Campo1, Rosa María García-Álvarez2, Ana López-Durán3
1Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, University of Santiago de Compostela, 15786 Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|November 11, 2022
Summary
Primary care physicians
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Immunization
- Primary Care Medicine
Background:
- Vaccine hesitancy poses a significant global health threat, impacting adult vaccination rates.
- Primary care physicians (PCPs) are crucial in addressing vaccine hesitancy through patient counseling.
- This review identifies PCPs' knowledge, beliefs, attitudes, and barriers (KBAB) concerning their own vaccination and patient recommendations.
Approach:
- A systematic review was conducted using MEDLINE/PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library databases.
- Two independent reviewers screened titles and abstracts, followed by full-text eligibility assessment.
- Data extraction focused on methodological, demographic, professional, and influencing factors related to vaccination and recommendation.
Key Points:
- Physicians' own vaccination practices and patient recommendations are linked to data sources, prior experiences, vaccine efficacy/safety beliefs, perceived risks, and trust in health authorities.
- The internet is a primary information source for PCPs regarding vaccine hesitancy.
- Physician involvement in vaccine recommendation development can enhance institutional credibility.
Conclusions:
- Enhancing pro-vaccination content accessibility online is vital.
- Training PCPs in communication skills and implementing reminder systems can improve patient vaccination coverage.
- Addressing PCPs' KBAB is essential for combating vaccine hesitancy and improving public health outcomes.
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