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GRACI, D., N. PIAZZA, S. ARDAGNA, A. CASUCCIO, Anton DROBOV, F. GERACI, A. IMMORDINO, A. PIRRELLO, V. RESTIVO, R. RUMBO, R. STEFANO, R. VIRONE, E. ZARCONE and P. IMMORDINO. Barriers to and Facilitators for Accessing HPV Vaccination in Migrant and Refugee Populations: A Systematic Review. Vaccines. Basel: MDPI, 2024, vol. 12, No 3, p. 1-20. ISSN 2076-393X. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/vaccines12030256.

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Original name	Barriers to and Facilitators for Accessing HPV Vaccination in Migrant and Refugee Populations: A Systematic Review
Authors	GRACI, D., N. PIAZZA, S. ARDAGNA, A. CASUCCIO, Anton DROBOV (112 Belarus, belonging to the institution), F. GERACI, A. IMMORDINO, A. PIRRELLO, V. RESTIVO, R. RUMBO, R. STEFANO, R. VIRONE, E. ZARCONE and P. IMMORDINO.
Edition	Vaccines, Basel, MDPI, 2024, 2076-393X.

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Original language	English
Type of outcome	Article in a journal
Field of Study	30304 Public and environmental health
Country of publisher	Switzerland
Confidentiality degree	is not subject to a state or trade secret
WWW	URL
Impact factor	Impact factor: 7.800 in 2022
Organization unit	Faculty of Medicine
Doi	http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/vaccines12030256
UT WoS	001192601700001
Keywords in English	HPV; prevention; vaccination; vaccine hesitancy; social determinants; vaccination strategies; public health; migrants; refugees
Tags	14110525, rivok
Tags	International impact, Reviewed
Changed by	Changed by: Mgr. Tereza Miškechová, učo 341652. Changed: 10/6/2024 14:03.

Abstract
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.

Abstract

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.