TY  - JOUR
T1  - Evaluating Public and Physician Perspectives on Herpes Zoster Vaccination in Japan Using the Capability–Opportunity–Motivation–Behavior Model
A1  - Lucas Meyer
A1  - Anna Schmid
A1  - Stefan Braun
JF  - International Journal of Social and Psychological Aspects of Healthcare
JO  - Int J Soc Psychol Asp Healthc
SN  - 3108-4818
Y1  - 2023
VL  - 3
IS  - 1
DO  - 10.51847/EBK712DYYm
SP  - 290
EP  - 303
N2  - To investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) related to herpes zoster (HZ) and its vaccination among people in Japan. This mixed-methods research consisted of two distinct phases. During phase 1, concept elicitation interviews were held with members of the general public (n = 24) and physicians (n = 6). The capability-opportunity-motivation-behavior model was employed to pinpoint key themes connected to KAP. In phase 2, these themes were confirmed using self-administered quantitative surveys distributed to a broader sample (public: n = 600; physicians: n = 60).  

Even though awareness levels were high for both HZ (92.9%–94.0%) and HZ vaccination (76.0%–80.4%) in the public group, actual knowledge regarding HZ remained limited, vaccination coverage was low (13.1%–32.0%), and the willingness to get vaccinated was modest (12.6%–18.2% among those not yet vaccinated against HZ). Members of the public showed strong readiness to accept HZ vaccination when advised by their physician (78.7%–84.0%). However, physicians frequently hesitated to recommend the vaccine due to obstacles, including their belief that patients were unwilling (51.7%) and concerns about the vaccine’s cost (51.7%). Several forms of government assistance were identified as potential ways to stimulate discussions between patients and physicians about HZ and to boost vaccination rates in the general population (30.0%–53.3%). The results of this study could help shape future public health approaches to reduce barriers to HZ vaccine acceptance in Japan.  
UR  - https://smerpub.com/article/evaluating-public-and-physician-perspectives-on-herpes-zoster-vaccination-in-japan-using-the-capabil-dnjj9grv4ysggjo
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