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Prevalence of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among migrant and refugee groups : A systematic review and meta-analysis

Alimoradi, Zainab ; Sallam, Malik LU ; Jafari, Elahe ; Potenza, Marc N. and Pakpour, Amir H. (2023) In Vaccine: X 14.
Abstract

Objectives: Understanding COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among migrant and refugee groups is critical for achieving vaccine equity. Therefore, we aimed to estimate the prevalence of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among migrant and refugee populations. Methods: A systematic review (PROSPERO: CRD42022333337) was conducted (December 2019–July 2022) using PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, ProQuest and Google Scholar. Results: Nineteen studies from 12 countries were included. The pooled estimated prevalence of COVID-19 vaccine willingness among migrant and refugee groups was 70% (19 studies, 95% CI: 62.3–77.4%, I2: 99.19%, τ2: 0.03). Female and male participants did not differ significantly with each other (p = 0.64). Although... (More)

Objectives: Understanding COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among migrant and refugee groups is critical for achieving vaccine equity. Therefore, we aimed to estimate the prevalence of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among migrant and refugee populations. Methods: A systematic review (PROSPERO: CRD42022333337) was conducted (December 2019–July 2022) using PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, ProQuest and Google Scholar. Results: Nineteen studies from 12 countries were included. The pooled estimated prevalence of COVID-19 vaccine willingness among migrant and refugee groups was 70% (19 studies, 95% CI: 62.3–77.4%, I2: 99.19%, τ2: 0.03). Female and male participants did not differ significantly with each other (p = 0.64). Although no individual variable contributed statistically significantly in multivariable meta-regression analysis, the multivariable model that considered methodological quality, mean age of participants, participant group and country of origin explained 67% of variance. Discussion: Proportions of migrant/refugee groups receiving COVID-19 vaccinations approximated those observed among general populations. Additional studies are needed to examine factors relating to vaccine willingness to identify the most significant factors that may be targeted in interventions.

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Acceptance, COVID-19 vaccination, Immigration, Minority
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Vaccine: X
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14
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100308
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Elsevier
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2590-1362
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10.1016/j.jvacx.2023.100308
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English
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  author       = {{Alimoradi, Zainab and Sallam, Malik and Jafari, Elahe and Potenza, Marc N. and Pakpour, Amir H.}},
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