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PubMed: 40006706 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines13020159
Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Prevention: A Systematic Review.
Vaccines (Basel) 13(2)
Authors: Teresa Gavaruzzi, Andrea Ceccarelli, Camilla Nanni, Carloalberto Vignali, Valentina Colonnello, Marta Caserotti, Matteo Riccò, Davide Gori
Affiliations
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy.
- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy.
- Romagna Local Health Authority, 47121 Forlì, Italy.
- Department of Developmental Psychology and Socialization, University of Padova, 35131 Padova, Italy.
- AUSL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Servizio di Prevenzione e Sicurezza Negli Ambienti di Lavoro (SPSAL), Local Health Unit of Reggio Emilia, 42123 Reggio Emilia, Italy.
Abstract
: New strategies for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) prevention are available and are in development, but their acceptance is crucial to their effectiveness. Objectives: This systematic review aims to summarize current quantitative and qualitative evidence regarding knowledge and attitudes relating to RSV prevention. : Six databases (PubMed, Scopus, APA PsycArticles; APA PsycInfo; CINAHL Complete; Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection) and two preprint repositories (medRxiv and Preprints) were searched up until 23 December 2024 (PROSPERO: CRD42024602351). : Sixty-one articles were included, focusing on vaccination for the elderly and adults at risk (n = 10) or pregnant people (n = 24, of which 8 also examined preferences for maternal vs. infant immunization) and infant immunization (n = 27, of which 16 focused on palivizumab, with 6 focusing on adherence to its monthly administration). Eighteen articles assessed attitudes in healthcare professionals. Overall, findings showed limited knowledge and awareness of RSV but generally positive attitudes towards prevention strategies and moderate to high intentions and uptake rates. Protection against the disease and perceived severity promoted acceptance, whereas concerns about side effects hindered it. Maternal vaccination was more acceptable than infant immunization. : Attitudes towards RSV prevention options were generally favorable. Should more options become available, preferences may depend on which options are available, their characteristics, and how they are framed and presented. These insights highlight the importance of education on RSV grounded in decision-making literature, while recognizing the likely favorable reception of preventive measures across target age-populations.
MeSH
Respiratory Syncytial Viruses, Immunization, Vaccines, Vaccination, Viruses, Antibodies, Monoclonal, Infant