BMC Public Health
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Research article
Prevalence of influenza vaccination and its association with health conditions and risk factors among Kansas adults in 2013: a cross-sectional study
Jeanie Santaularia, Wei Hou, Ghazala Perveen, Ericka Welsh and Babalola Faseru
BMC Public Health 2016 16:185
Published on: 24 February 2016
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Research article
Factors influencing completion of multi-dose vaccine schedules in adolescents: a systematic review
Completion of multiple dose vaccine schedules is crucial to ensure a protective immune response, and maximise vaccine cost-effectiveness. While barriers and facilitators to vaccine uptake have recently been reviewed, there is no comprehensive review of factors influencing subsequent adherence or completion, which is key to achieving vaccine effectiveness. This study identifies and summarises the literature on factors affecting completion of multi-dose vaccine schedules by adolescents.
K. E. Gallagher, E. Kadokura, L. O. Eckert, S. Miyake, S. Mounier-Jack, M. Aldea, D. A. Ross and D. Watson-Jones
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Research article
Motivations to participate in a Phase I/II HIV vaccine trial: A descriptive study from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Participation in an HIV vaccine trial in a Tanzanian context is likely to be influenced by altruism and comprehensive education about the trial. Gender differences, marital status and education level need to be considered to enhance participation in future HIV vaccine trials.
E. A. M. Tarimo, M. Bakari, D. C. V. Kakoko, T. W. Kohi, F. Mhalu, E. Sandstrom and A. Kulane
BMC Public Health 2016 16:182
Published on: 24 February 2016