Interventions to increase vaccine uptake among people who live and work in prisons: A global multistage scoping review

Abstract

The objective of this study is to examine interventions implemented to increase vaccine uptake among people who live and work in prisons around the world. Peer‐reviewed and gray literature databases were searched systematically to identify relevant information published from 2012 to 2022. Publications were evaluated by two researchers independently and underwent quality assessment through established tools. Of the 11,281 publications identified through peer‐reviewed (2607) and gray literature (8674) search, 17 met the inclusion criteria. In light of limited data, the identified interventions were categorized into two categories of educational and organizational interventions, and are discussed in the text. The lack of availability of vaccination services and interventions to increase vaccine uptake among people who live and work in prisons, worldwide, is a serious public health concern. These interventions reported in this review can be adapted and adopted to mitigate the burden of infectious diseases among people who live and work in prisons.

Vaccination against emerging and reemerging infectious diseases in places of detention: a global multistage scoping review

“…These interventions are mostly focused on information dissemination through educational interventions including courses with or without panel discussions, posters, factsheets, pamphlets, etc. ( 14 ). In addition to the educational interventions, some countries have implemented organizational interventions including implementing the vaccination programs by external healthcare providers, applying accelerated vaccination schedules for hepatitis B, modifying the vaccination protocols to offer vaccines at the time of entrance, and prioritizing PLP for vaccination implemented by the governments.…”

“…In addition to the educational interventions, some countries have implemented organizational interventions including implementing the vaccination programs by external healthcare providers, applying accelerated vaccination schedules for hepatitis B, modifying the vaccination protocols to offer vaccines at the time of entrance, and prioritizing PLP for vaccination implemented by the governments. As evidence on the effectiveness of the aforementioned interventions is scarce ( 14 ), these interventions should be implemented cautiously.…”

“…Methodology of the current review is published elsewhere extensively ( 14 ). Co-funded by the European Commission, the research initiative RISE-Vac aims to increase the rates of vaccine uptake within European prisons.…”

The Effectiveness of Public Awareness Initiatives Aimed at Encouraging the Use of Evidence-Based Recommendations by Health Professionals: A Systematic Review

“…[58][59][60] The impact of misinformation, among others, on vaccine hesitancy and the use of multifaceted enabling strategies to overcome this have also been reported in other research. [61][62][63][64] Collectively, these multifaceted strategies were informed by collaboration and trust (e.g., coleadership with community leaders, use of multilingual materials), communication and information (e.g., using a broad range of voices to emphasize the importance and benefits of vaccination), countering misinformation (e.g., using trusted messengers in developing appropriate information), supporting people to shift from uncertain to vaccinated (e.g., messaging that addressed people's concerns and providing vaccine brand choice), access (e.g., making it easy to get vaccinated), and mandates and incentives (e.g., requirement to be vaccinated). 65 Furthermore, identifying clinician groups or clinical settings that contribute to higher rates of low-value care may provide guidance on the target of public health initiatives.…”