Sociodemographic Factors, Intent-Uptake Disparities, and Nirsevimab Availability in Infant RSV Immunoprophylaxis
Sociodemographic factors significantly influence the intent to receive nirsevimab and RSV immunoprophylaxis uptake. Having an adult/partner in healthcare was the most significant predictor for intent, suggesting that greater health literacy drives immunization intention. Enrollment in out-of-home childcare was the sole predictor of RSV immunoprophylaxis uptake. These findings highlight the importance of policy initiatives that promote equitable access to RSV immunoprophylaxis, including strategies to address socioeconomic barriers, improve health literacy, and ensure consistent availability of preventive agents for all infants.
Authors
- Ian M. Paul (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6344-8609)
- Élise Schaefer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1004-6814)
- Steven D. Hicks (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9579-6798)
- Benjamin N. Fogel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5388-1241)
- Katherine Shedlock (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0306-6828)
- Rita Gardner
- Leah D. Kaye
- Brody J. Lipsett
Institutions
- Department of Public Health (MM)
- Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pediatric Reports
- Published
- 2025-10-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/pediatric17050109
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.06