Attitudes, barriers, and facilitators to adherent completion of the recombinant zoster vaccine regimen in Canada: Qualitative interviews with healthcare providers and patients

In conclusion, many factors can influence RZV series completion and adherence among adults in Canada, including cost, insurance coverage, HCP knowledge and encouragement, and reminders. Awareness of these factors may inform HCPs in helping patients overcome barriers and identify opportunities for future consideration, facilitating protection against herpes zoster.PMID:38502342 | DOI:10.1080/21645515.2024.2317595

Source: Herpes - March 19, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Sydney George Jessica Regan Amnah Awan Meaghan O'Connor April Foster Kimberly Raymond Iris Gorfinkel Shelly A McNeil Source Type: research