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Family Physicians' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Adult Immunization in Turkey: A Systematic Review
Abstract
Objective: This systematic review aims to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, thoughts, and behaviors of family physicians (family medicine specialists, family doctors, family medicine assistants) in Turkey regarding adult vaccinations.
Methods: In this systematic review, data were obtained through a retrospective search of descriptive studies published in Turkish and English between 2013-2023 in the databases of " PubMed, Google Scholar, National thesis center." The PICOS method was used to determine the eligibility of included studies, and the methodological quality of the studies within the systematic review was assessed using the The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Protocols Checklist (PRISMA) checklist flow diagram.
Results: 177 selected by title for abstract analysis; among which 55 articles and theses were considered to be examined for the full-text review. As a result of the detailed examination of them, a total of 23 articles and theses were selected to be included in the study. Influenza vaccine and HPV vaccine knowledge of family doctors were higher and followed by hepatitis B. COVID-19, hepatitis B, tetanus, influenza were the mostly recommended vaccines by family doctors to adults.
Conclusion: In conclusion, this systematic review emphasizes the critical role of family physicians in promoting vaccination among adult populations. By addressing knowledge gaps, addressing concerns of family doctors, promoting a culture of vaccination within the healthcare community, we can enhance vaccine uptake and ultimately contribute to improved public health outcomes and disease prevention efforts.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Health Services and Systems (Other)
Journal Section
Review
Authors
Publication Date
June 30, 2024
Submission Date
February 5, 2024
Acceptance Date
June 22, 2024
Published in Issue
Year 2024 Volume: 16 Number: 2
APA
Ayhan Başer, D., & Gümüştakım, R. Ş. (2024). Family Physicians’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Adult Immunization in Turkey: A Systematic Review. Konuralp Medical Journal, 16(2), 188-198. https://doi.org/10.18521/ktd.1432169
AMA
1.Ayhan Başer D, Gümüştakım RŞ. Family Physicians’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Adult Immunization in Turkey: A Systematic Review. Konuralp Medical Journal. 2024;16(2):188-198. doi:10.18521/ktd.1432169
Chicago
Ayhan Başer, Duygu, and Raziye Şule Gümüştakım. 2024. “Family Physicians’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Adult Immunization in Turkey: A Systematic Review”. Konuralp Medical Journal 16 (2): 188-98. https://doi.org/10.18521/ktd.1432169.
EndNote
Ayhan Başer D, Gümüştakım RŞ (June 1, 2024) Family Physicians’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Adult Immunization in Turkey: A Systematic Review. Konuralp Medical Journal 16 2 188–198.
IEEE
[1]D. Ayhan Başer and R. Ş. Gümüştakım, “Family Physicians’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Adult Immunization in Turkey: A Systematic Review”, Konuralp Medical Journal, vol. 16, no. 2, pp. 188–198, June 2024, doi: 10.18521/ktd.1432169.
ISNAD
Ayhan Başer, Duygu - Gümüştakım, Raziye Şule. “Family Physicians’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Adult Immunization in Turkey: A Systematic Review”. Konuralp Medical Journal 16/2 (June 1, 2024): 188-198. https://doi.org/10.18521/ktd.1432169.
JAMA
1.Ayhan Başer D, Gümüştakım RŞ. Family Physicians’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Adult Immunization in Turkey: A Systematic Review. Konuralp Medical Journal. 2024;16:188–198.
MLA
Ayhan Başer, Duygu, and Raziye Şule Gümüştakım. “Family Physicians’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Adult Immunization in Turkey: A Systematic Review”. Konuralp Medical Journal, vol. 16, no. 2, June 2024, pp. 188-9, doi:10.18521/ktd.1432169.
Vancouver
1.Duygu Ayhan Başer, Raziye Şule Gümüştakım. Family Physicians’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Adult Immunization in Turkey: A Systematic Review. Konuralp Medical Journal. 2024 Jun. 1;16(2):188-9. doi:10.18521/ktd.1432169


