Herpes Zoster Vaccine Uptake in Saudi Arabia: Factors Influencing Adults’ Willingness to Receive the Vaccine
HZ vaccination remains underutilized in Saudi Arabia despite moderate awareness levels. Healthcare provider recommendations, public education, and system-level interventions are critical to improving uptake. National strategies must address disparities in access, knowledge, and provider engagement to enhance preventive healthcare outcomes for at-risk populations.
Authors
- Murouj Almaghrabi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7357-9269)
- Heba Y Dosh
- Jehad Al Qurashi
Institutions
- Ministry of Health (SG)
- Hera General Hospital (SA)
- King Abdullah Medical City (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-08-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.89824
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.35