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. 2019 Jul 2;11(7):e5067. doi: 10.7759/cureus.5067

Table 1. Characteristics of studies included in the qualitative synthesis.

Characteristics of Studies Included in the Qualitative Synthesisa
Theme Type of Study Article Name
Technological Case Study Lessons from an Online Vaccine Communication Project
Systematic Review Opportunities and Challenges of Web 2.0 for Vaccination Decisions
Systematic Review Opportunities for Utilizing New Technologies to Increase Vaccine Confidence
Systematic Review Utilizing Health Information Technology to Improve Vaccine Communication and Coverage
Mass Marketing or Campaigning Systematic Review Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy: The Potential Value of Commercial and Social Marketing Principles and Practices
Systematic Review Diagnosing the Determinants of Vaccine Hesitancy in Specific Subgroups: The Guide to Tailoring Immunization Programmes (TIP)
Randomized Controlled Trial Misinformation Lingers in Memory: Failure of Three Pro-Vaccination Strategies
Direct Communication Literature Review Addressing Barriers to Vaccine Acceptance: An Overview
Quasi-Experimental Increasing Immunization Adherence among Infants of Low-Income Parents: The Effects of Visually Enhanced Education
aA total of nine peer-reviewed articles was included in the qualitative synthesis, and three themes were identified: technological, mass marketing or campaigning, and direct communication strategies.