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Liu Y, Liu T, Yao M, Kou Z, Li R. Exploring barriers to influenza vaccine uptake and recommendation among healthcare providers in the community in China: A qualitative study. Hum Vaccin Immunother 2024; 20:2352916. [PMID: 38744298 PMCID: PMC11095569 DOI: 10.1080/21645515.2024.2352916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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Healthcare providers (HCPs) are recommended for priority influenza vaccination due to their high risk of contracting influenza. HCPs greatly aid in targeted population immunization campaigns. Therefore, understanding the factors that influence HCPs' decisions to get vaccinated and to recommend influenza vaccination is essential. However, there currently needs to be more evidence on this topic in China. Qualitative interviews using a semi-structured interview method were conducted with 180 HCPs from urban community hospitals and town hospitals in four cities in Shandong Province during August 2023. The interview content was analyzed using thematic analysis to identify the variables impacting the vaccination and recommendation practices of HCPs, as well as their suggestions for improving vaccination services. The results will help support the future development of precise intervention measures as well as focused education and training.
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- Yuwei Liu
- College of Public Health, Shandong Second Medical University, Weifang, China
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- Shandong Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Infectious Disease Prevention and Control, Jinan, China
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- Shandong Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Infectious Disease Prevention and Control, Jinan, China
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- Shandong Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Infectious Disease Prevention and Control, Jinan, China
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- Shandong Provincial Center for Health Science & Technology and Talents Development, Shandong, China
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Catanghal RAM, Sta Ana JS. Social Media Promotion of a Telehealth-based Vaccine Delivery System at the Outpatient Department: a Quasi-Experimental Study. ACTA MEDICA PHILIPPINA 2024; 58:69-75. [PMID: 39166225 PMCID: PMC11330995 DOI: 10.47895/amp.v58i13.7549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/22/2024]
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Background and Objective COVID-19 pandemic gave rise to an increase in demand for pneumococcal and influenza vaccines. Several approaches to improve vaccination rates among different populations were investigated to address this need. Social media may be used as a platform to promote and improve vaccination rates. The study aimed to determine the effect of social media promotion, on the number of patients requesting vaccination in a government tertiary hospital. Methods The study was conducted using a quasi-experimental design. A telehealth-based vaccination delivery system was established. The need for vaccination against flu and pneumonia was then promoted on a social media platform during the first month of the study. Posters on the risk of not being vaccinated and safety profile of vaccines were added on the second month. The number of requests for vaccination for each month was compared. Social media metrics of the two months of the study were likewise described. Results A total of 23 requests for vaccination were recorded, 11 on the first month and 12 on the second month. When a boost in advertising for the posts was implemented, twice as many requests were made during the third week of the second month as compared to the previous month (5 vs 10). Social media promotion with poster showed higher average in reach, engagement and comments per week than without poster. The mean differences among the social media metrics, however, were not statistically significant. Conclusion Promotion with posters resulted in a slight increase in number of vaccination requests. Further increase in requests may require a more refined social media promotional strategy.
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- Ronan Aldous M Catanghal
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila
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Cooper S, Bicaba F, Tiendrebeogo CO, Bila A, Bicaba A, Druetz T. Vaccination coverage in rural Burkina Faso under the effects of COVID-19: evidence from a panel study in eight districts. BMC Health Serv Res 2023; 23:1016. [PMID: 37735414 PMCID: PMC10512531 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-023-10029-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Improving infant immunization completion and promoting equitable vaccination coverage are crucial to reducing global under-5 childhood mortality. Although there have been hypotheses that the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic would decrease the delivery of health services and immunization campaigns in low- and middle-income countries, the available evidence is still inconclusive. We conducted a study in rural Burkina Faso to assess changes in vaccination coverage during the pandemic. A secondary objective was to examine long-term trends in vaccination coverage throughout 2010-2021. METHODS Using a quasi-experimental approach, we conducted three rounds of surveys (2019, 2020, 2021) in rural Burkina Faso that we pooled with two previous rounds of demographic and household surveys (2010, 2015) to assess trends in vaccination coverage. The study population comprised infants aged 0-13 months from a sample of 325 households randomly selected in eight districts (n = 736). We assessed vaccination coverage by directly observing the infants' vaccination booklet. Effects of the pandemic on infant vaccination completion were analyzed using multi-level logistic regression models with random intercepts at the household and district levels. RESULTS A total of 736 child-year observations were included in the analysis. The proportion of children with age-appropriate complete vaccination was 69.76% in 2010, 55.38% in 2015, 50.47% in 2019-2020, and 64.75% in 2021. Analyses assessing changes in age-appropriate full-vaccination coverage before and during the pandemic show a significant increase (OR: 1.8, 95% CI: 1.14-2.85). Our models also confirmed the presence of heterogeneity in full vaccination between health administrative districts. The pandemic could have increased inequities in infant vaccination completion between these districts. The analyses suggest no disruption in age-appropriate full vaccination due to COVID-19. Our findings from our sensitivity analyses to examine trends since 2010 did not show any steady trends. CONCLUSION Our findings in Burkina Faso do not support the predicted detrimental effects of COVID-19 on the immunization schedule for infants in low- and middle-income countries. Analyses comparing 2019 and 2021 show an improvement in age-appropriate full vaccination. Regardless of achieving and sustaining vaccination coverage levels in Burkina Faso, this should remain a priority for health systems and political agendas.
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- Sarah Cooper
- Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, University of Montreal, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Centre de recherche en santé publique, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Société d'Études et de Recherches en Santé Publique, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
- Sciences de la Vie et de la Santé, University Aix-Marseille, Marseille, France
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- Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, University of Montreal, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Centre de recherche en santé publique, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Société d'Études et de Recherches en Santé Publique, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- Société d'Études et de Recherches en Santé Publique, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, University of Montreal, Montreal, QC, Canada.
- Centre de recherche en santé publique, Montreal, QC, Canada.
- Department of Tropical Medicine, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, New Orleans, LA, USA.
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Zayed BA, Talaia AM, Gaaboobah MA, Amer SM, Mansour FR. Google Trends as a predictive tool in the era of COVID-19: a scoping review. Postgrad Med J 2023; 99:962-975. [PMID: 36892422 DOI: 10.1093/postmj/qgad012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Revised: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 12/30/2022] [Indexed: 03/10/2023]
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Google Trends has been extensively used in different sectors from finance to tourism, the economy, fashion, the fun industry, the oil trade, and healthcare. This scoping review aims to summarize the role of Google Trends as a monitoring and a predicting tool in the COVID-19 pandemic. Inclusion criteria for this scoping review were original English-language peer-reviewed research articles on the COVID-19 pandemic conducted in 2020 using Google Trends as a search tool. Articles that were in a language other than English, were only in abstract form, or did not discuss the role of Google Trends during the COVID-19 pandemic were excluded. According to these criteria, a total of 81 studies were included to cover the period of the first year after the emergence of the crisis. Google Trends can potentially help health authorities to plan and control pandemics earlier and to decrease the risk of infection among people.
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- Berlanty A Zayed
- Tanta Student Research Academy, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, 31111, Egypt
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- Tanta Student Research Academy, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, 31111, Egypt
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- Tanta Student Research Academy, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, 31111, Egypt
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- Tanta Student Research Academy, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, 31111, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tanta University, Tanta, 31111, Egypt
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Hora R, Ray A, Mehra R, Priya T, Koshal SS, Agrawal P, Kaur A, Quadri SF, Deb Roy A. Enablers and Barriers to the Scaling Up of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine in India During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study. Health Serv Insights 2023; 16:11786329231189407. [PMID: 37533503 PMCID: PMC10392212 DOI: 10.1177/11786329231189407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023] Open
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Background Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of death in under-5 children in India. This led the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) in India to decide for the nationwide roll-out of the Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV). However, the introduction of PCV became more complex in the face of unprecedented challenges set forth by the COVID-19 pandemic. The study aims to assess enablers and barriers to the introduction of PCV in India during the pandemic. Methodology Qualitative research approach involving key-informant interviews from John Snow India (JSI), the lead technical agency that supported MoHFW in the PCV expansion was employed to delineate the enablers and barriers. Principle of saturation was employed to derive the sample size. Thematic analysis using inductive approach was based on the modified World Health Organization (WHO) framework for new vaccine introduction impact on the Immunization and Health Systems, using NVIVO 12 qualitative data analysis software. Results A total of 11 key informants (4 national-level program managers and 7 state technical officers) were telephonically interviewed. The study found social acceptance, lower cost of the vaccine, and intensive communication activities as potential enablers. Other enablers for PCV introduction included a robust vaccine supply-chain system, ample cold-chain space availability, and strong political commitment, despite the ongoing second wave. Further, the identified barriers included poor physical access, insufficient social mobilization, and limited advocacy along with a stretched workforce. Conclusion The study delineated several enablers and barriers to introducing PCV in the country during the pandemic. The existing barriers in the PCV roll-out prompted the need to address these gaps, making key program-based recommendations to improve future new vaccine introductions during the pandemic.
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- Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, New Delhi, India
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- Gurugram University, Gurugram, Haryana, India
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Determination of factors influencing young adults' intention to have COVID-19 vaccine in the Philippines: An integration of Health Belief Model and the Theory of Planned Behavior. PUBLIC HEALTH IN PRACTICE 2023; 5:100359. [PMID: 36818574 PMCID: PMC9916191 DOI: 10.1016/j.puhip.2023.100359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Revised: 12/26/2022] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2023] Open
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Objectives The COVID-19 pandemic continues to increase around the world and businesses and markets across the world significantly decreased. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that affect the intention to be vaccinated for the COVID-19 vaccine among young Filipino adults by integrating the Health Belief Model and Extended Theory of Planned Behavior. Study design A cross-sectional study design was utilized. Methods Factors such as understanding of the COVID-19 vaccine, self-efficacy, cues to action, perceived barriers, perceived benefits, perceived side effects, perceived behavioral control, attitude, subjective norm, and intention to be vaccinated were analyzed by utilizing Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). Results With 865 young Filipino adults who answered a self-administered survey, it was seen that Understanding of the COVID-19 vaccine has the highest direct significant effect on cues to action, followed by perceived barriers, and perceived benefits. Interestingly, the primary factor was Understanding COVID-19 vaccines which had an indirect significant effect on the intention to get vaccinated. This is because knowing what the vaccine is for, its effects, and the application would lead to the acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine. Moreover, the impact of being known to have the COVID-19 vaccine would lead to the intention to get vaccinated. Conclusions The findings of this study can be utilized especially by the government in developing strategies for encouraging people to take the COVID-19 vaccine. Finally, the model construct of the study can be applied to explore more factors that can affect the intention to be vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines people worldwide.
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Woodward M, Ramasubramanian V, Kamarulzaman A, Tantawichien T, Wang M, Song JY, Choi WS, Djauzi S, Solante R, Lee WS, Tateda K, Pan H, Wang NC, Pang T. Addressing Unmet Needs in Vaccination for Older Adults in the Asia Pacific: Insights from the COVID-19 Pandemic. Clin Interv Aging 2023; 18:869-880. [PMID: 37284594 PMCID: PMC10239646 DOI: 10.2147/cia.s406601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/08/2023] Open
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The impact of vaccinating the older population against vaccine-preventable diseases in terms of health, social and economic benefits has been increasingly recognised. However, there is a gap in the utilisation of vaccines worldwide. The population is ageing at an unprecedented pace in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with the number of persons older than 65 years set to double by 2050 to around 1.3 billion. More than 18% of the population in Japan, Hong Kong, and China is over the age of 65 years. This highlights the importance of prioritising resources to address societal obligations toward the needs of the ageing generation. This review provides an overview of the challenges to adult vaccination in APAC, drivers to increase vaccination coverage, vaccination insights gained through the COVID-19 pandemic, and potential measures to increase the uptake of adult vaccines in the region.
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- Department of Medicine, University Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Institute of Antibiotics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, SH, People’s Republic of China
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University Guro Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Korean University College of Medicine, Ansan, Korea
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- Allergy and Clinical Immunology Division, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Adult Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine, San Lazaro Hospital, Manila, NCR, Philippines
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, New Taipei City Hospital, New Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Toho University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Institution of Vaccine Clinical Trials, Jiangsu Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Nanjing, JS, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Medicine, Tri-Service Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Centre for Behavioural and Implementation Science Interventions, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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Boucher JC, Kim SY, Jessiman-Perreault G, Edwards J, Smith H, Frenette N, Badami A, Scott LA. HPV vaccine narratives on Twitter during the COVID-19 pandemic: a social network, thematic, and sentiment analysis. BMC Public Health 2023; 23:694. [PMID: 37060069 PMCID: PMC10102693 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-15615-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 04/05/2023] [Indexed: 04/16/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION The COVID-19 pandemic has increased online interactions and the spread of misinformation. Some researchers anticipate benefits stemming from improved public awareness of the value of vaccines while others worry concerns around vaccine development and public health mandates may have damaged public trust. There is a need to understand whether the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccine development, and vaccine mandates have influenced HPV vaccine attitudes and sentiments to inform health communication strategies. METHODS We collected 596,987 global English-language tweets from January 2019-May 2021 using Twitter's Academic Research Product track. We determined vaccine confident and hesitant networks discussing HPV immunization using social network analysis. Then, we used a neural network approach to natural language processing to measure narratives and sentiment pertaining to HPV immunization. RESULTS Most of the tweets in the vaccine hesitant network were negative in tone (54.9%) and focused on safety concerns surrounding the HPV vaccine while most of the tweets in the vaccine confident network were neutral (51.6%) and emphasized the health benefits of vaccination. Growth in negative sentiment among the vaccine hesitant network corresponded with legislative efforts in the State of New York to mandate HPV vaccination for public school students in 2019 and the WHO declaration of COVID-19 as a Global Health Emergency in 2020. In the vaccine confident network, the number of tweets concerning the HPV vaccine decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic but in both vaccine hesitant and confident networks, the sentiments, and themes of tweets about HPV vaccine were unchanged. CONCLUSIONS Although we did not observe a difference in narratives or sentiments surrounding the HPV vaccine during the COVID-19 pandemic, we observed a decreased focus on the HPV vaccine among vaccine confident groups. As routine vaccine catch-up programs restart, there is a need to invest in health communication online to raise awareness about the benefits and safety of the HPV vaccine.
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- Jean-Christophe Boucher
- School of Public Policy, University of Calgary, 906 8th Avenue S.W. 5th Floor, Calgary, AB, T2P 1H9, Canada.
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- School of Public Policy, University of Calgary, 906 8th Avenue S.W. 5th Floor, Calgary, AB, T2P 1H9, Canada
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- Provincial Population and Public Health, Alberta Health Services, Holy Cross Centre, 2210 2 St SW, Calgary, AB, T2S 3C3, Canada
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- School of Public Policy, University of Calgary, 906 8th Avenue S.W. 5th Floor, Calgary, AB, T2P 1H9, Canada
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- School of Public Policy, University of Calgary, 906 8th Avenue S.W. 5th Floor, Calgary, AB, T2P 1H9, Canada
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- Provincial Population and Public Health, Alberta Health Services, Holy Cross Centre, 2210 2 St SW, Calgary, AB, T2S 3C3, Canada
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- School of Public Policy, University of Calgary, 906 8th Avenue S.W. 5th Floor, Calgary, AB, T2P 1H9, Canada
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- Provincial Population and Public Health, Alberta Health Services, Holy Cross Centre, 2210 2 St SW, Calgary, AB, T2S 3C3, Canada
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Jamora RDG, Lim MAR, Espiritu AI. Philippine immunization coverage and dengvaxia: An infodemiological study. Pediatr Int 2023; 65:e15623. [PMID: 37767858 DOI: 10.1111/ped.15623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2023] [Revised: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND A dengue vaccine, dengvaxia, was licensed for the first time in 2015. It was approved for use in 11 countries where dengue infection is endemic, including the Philippines. In November 2017, controversy arose in the Philippines regarding the dengvaxia vaccine. We hypothesized that the dengvaxia controversy might be correlated with immunization coverage in the Philippines. METHODS We performed an analytical and infodemiological study on web-based interest in dengvaxia, both globally and in 18 dengue endemic countries, from 2015 to 2020 using Google Trends™. Comparisons were made with search trends for the components of the National Immunization Program (NIP) and vaccine coverage by computing the Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient (r) between each variable. RESULTS Among the 18 countries included, the Philippines had the highest search volume index for dengvaxia, with peaks in searches coinciding with that of worldwide search trends. There was no correlation between the relative search volume for dengvaxia with that of vaccines included in the NIP in the Philippines from 2015 to 2020. There was no significant correlation between web-based interest in dengvaxia and the estimated immunization coverage from 2015 to 2019. CONCLUSION There was no significant correlation between web-based interest in dengvaxia, the vaccines in the NIP, and national immunization coverage.
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- Roland Dominic G Jamora
- Division of Adult Neurology, Department of Neurosciences, College of Medicine - Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila, Manila, Philippines
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine - Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila, Manila, Philippines
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- Division of Adult Neurology, Department of Neurosciences, College of Medicine - Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila, Manila, Philippines
- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, College of Medicine, University of the Philippines Manila, Ermita, Philippines
- Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Yunhua B, Peng B, Shuping L, Zheng Z. A narrative review on vaccination rate and factors associated with the willingness to receive pneumococcal vaccine in Chinese adult population. Hum Vaccin Immunother 2022; 18:2139123. [PMID: 36379017 DOI: 10.1080/21645515.2022.2139123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV-23) is the only approved vaccine for pneumococcal diseases in elderly Chinese population. Though regional studies explored the PPSV-23 vaccination coverage rates and influencing factors in China, a large-scale, nation-wide epidemiological surveillance studies to understand the different factors impeding pneumococcal vaccination rate are required. Hence, this review summarized PPSV-23 coverage rate, analyzed and identified vaccination influencing factors among elderly population across China by exploring articles published in CNKI, Wanfang and PubMed databases. Pneumococcal vaccination coverage rate was found to be low at around 1.23%~42.10% in China. Co-morbidities, knowledge, attitude, perception toward pneumonia and PPSV-23, education level, socio-economic disparities, health education and local policies were some of the factors associated with vaccination willingness among elderly Chinese population. Interventions or policies like government funding, subsidies, inclusion of PPSV-23 in medical insurance, or systematic encouragement from HCPs as key strategies should be implemented to encourage vaccination.
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- Bai Yunhua
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention of Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
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- Global Medical Affairs, MRL, MSD China, Shanghai, China
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- Center for Disease Control and Prevention of Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
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- Center for Disease Control and Prevention of Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
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Estrela M, Leitão C, Silva TM, Figueiras A, Roque F, Herdeiro MT. Insights on COVID-19 Vaccination in Portugal: A Qualitative Study among Health Professionals and Teachers. Vaccines (Basel) 2022; 10:vaccines10121984. [PMID: 36560394 PMCID: PMC9781933 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines10121984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2022] [Revised: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Vaccination against COVID-19 has had a major impact over the course of the pandemic, leading to a reduced number of hospitalizations and deaths. However, the mass vaccination process has been accompanied by skepticism and hesitancy since its beginning. As health professionals and teachers are important public health actors who can strongly intervene to reduce vaccination hesitancy among their patients and students, respectively, this study aimed to assess their main perceptions towards COVID-19 vaccination. METHODS Two focus group sessions, one with health professionals and the other with teachers, were conducted according to the COREQ checklist. Qualitative data were analyzed through theoretical thematic analysis. RESULTS In general, none of the groups showed vaccine hesitancy, although both groups had concerns regarding the safety and efficacy of the vaccines. The main concerns of health professionals were mostly related to the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, while teachers were more worried about the lack of access to reliable information about the COVID-19 vaccination. CONCLUSIONS It is plausible to conclude that it is imperative to provide clear and accurate information for the population in order to avoid vaccination hesitancy.
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- Marta Estrela
- Department of Medical Sciences, iBiMED—Institute of Biomedicine, University of Aveiro, 3810 Aveiro, Portugal
- Faculty of Economics, University of Coimbra, 3000 Coimbra, Portugal
- Health Sciences Research Center, University of Beira Interior (CICS-UBI), 6201 Covilha, Portugal
- Correspondence: (M.E.); (F.R.); (M.T.H.)
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- Department of Medical Sciences, iBiMED—Institute of Biomedicine, University of Aveiro, 3810 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Medical Sciences, iBiMED—Institute of Biomedicine, University of Aveiro, 3810 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, University of Santiago de Compostela, 15705 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University of Santiago de Compostela, 15705 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Consortium for Biomedical Research in Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBER Epidemiology and Public Health—CIBERESP), 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Health Sciences Research Center, University of Beira Interior (CICS-UBI), 6201 Covilha, Portugal
- Research Unit for Inland Development, Guarda Polytechnic Institute (UDI-IPG), 6300 Guarda, Portugal
- Correspondence: (M.E.); (F.R.); (M.T.H.)
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- Department of Medical Sciences, iBiMED—Institute of Biomedicine, University of Aveiro, 3810 Aveiro, Portugal
- Correspondence: (M.E.); (F.R.); (M.T.H.)
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Paguio JA, Ojikutu BO, Alfonso PG, Yao JS, Amen TB, Dee EC, Escota GV. Association of culturally competent care with influenza vaccination coverage in the United States. Vaccine 2022; 40:6607-6615. [PMID: 36208977 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2022.08.066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2022] [Revised: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cultural minority groups in the United States have lower vaccination rates or worse influenza-related outcomes. Culturally competent care, which aims to engage the social, cultural, and linguistic needs of all patients, may address some of these disparities. OBJECTIVE We investigate how self-reported measures of culturally competent care is associated with influenza vaccination rates in the United States. METHODS The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) 2017 was queried for respondents asked a set of questions which assessed respondents' access to culturally competent care in the past year. The outcome of interest was self-reported receipt of the annual influenza vaccine. Sample-weighted multivariable logistic regressions estimated the adjusted odds ratios and 95 % confidence intervals (95 %CI) of influenza vaccination with response to the cultural competency survey questions as the dependent variable of interest. Subsequent marginal modeling predicted the adjusted vaccination rates among cultural minorities (racial/ethnic minorities, LGBTQ + adults, foreign-born individuals, and non-English speakers) and respondents with high-risk comorbidities for worse influenza outcomes. Models were adjusted for other known determinants of vaccination coverage. RESULTS 20,303 sample adults were included in the analyses. There were significantly higher odds of influenza vaccination among respondents who were "always" or "most of the time" treated with respect by their providers (aOR 1.53, 95 %CI [1.23-1.90], P < 0.001), given easy-to-understand information (aOR 1.37, 95 %CI [1.19-1.58], P < 0.001), asked about their opinions or beliefs about their care (aOR 1.29, 95 %CI [1.19-1.39], P < 0.001), and seen by providers who shared or understood their culture (aOR 1.15 95 %CI [1.01-1.30], P = 0.03), compared to their counterparts who responded with "some" or "none of the time" to the same survey questions. Higher adjusted influenza vaccination rates were seen among multiple racial/ethnic groups, LGBTQ + adults, foreign-born individuals, non-English speakers, and individuals with high-risk comorbidities who reported positive responses to the cultural competency survey questions. CONCLUSIONS We demonstrate a positive association between self-reported frequency of access to culturally competent care and receipt of the annual influenza vaccine. These findings support future efforts to evaluate vaccination outcomes among patients who receive components of culturally competent care, such as linguistically appropriate services, race-concordant healthcare workforce, and community engagement.
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- Joseph Alexander Paguio
- Department of Internal Medicine, Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, United States.
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States; Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, United States
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States; Department of Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, United States
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO, United States
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Kłak A, Furmańczyk K, Nowicka PM, Mańczak M, Barańska A, Religioni U, Siekierska A, Ambroziak M, Chłopek M. The Relationship between Searches for COVID-19 Vaccines and Dynamics of Vaccinated People in Poland: An Infodemiological Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:13275. [PMID: 36293855 PMCID: PMC9603580 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192013275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2022] [Revised: 10/04/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Google Trends has turned out to be an appropriate tool for evaluating correlations and prognostic modelling regarding infectious diseases. The possibility of selecting a vaccine against COVID-19 has increased social interest in particular vaccines. The objective of this study was to show dependencies between the frequency of searches for COVID-19 vaccinations and the number of vaccinated people in Poland, along with epidemiological data. METHODS Data were collected regarding Google searches for COVID-19 vaccines, the number of people in Poland vaccinated against COVID-19, the number of new cases, and the number of deaths due to COVID-19. Data were filtered from 27 December 2020 to 1 September 2021. RESULTS The number of new vaccinations smoothed per million correlated most strongly with searches for the word 'Pfizer' in Google Trends (Kendall's tau = 0.46, p < 0.001). The number of new deaths correlated most strongly with the search phrase 'AstraZeneca' (Kendall's tau = 0.46, p < 0.001). The number of new cases per million correlated most strongly with searches for 'AstraZeneca' (Kendall's tau = 0.49, p < 0.001). The maximum daily number of searches ranged between 110 and 130. A significant interest in COVID-19 vaccines was observed from February to June 2021, i.e., in the period of a considerable increase in the number of new cases and new deaths due to COVID-19. CONCLUSIONS A significant increase in interest in COVID-19 vaccines was observed from February to June 2021, i.e., in the period of gradually extended access to vaccinations, as well as a considerable increase in the number of new cases and new deaths due to COVID-19. The use of Google Trends with relevant keywords and a comparison with the course of the COVID-19 pandemic facilitates evaluation of the relationship between the frequency and types of searches for COVID-19 vaccines and epidemiological data.
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- Anna Kłak
- Department of Environmental Hazards Prevention, Allergology and Immunology, Medical University of Warsaw, Banacha 1a Street, 02-091 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Environmental Hazards Prevention, Allergology and Immunology, Medical University of Warsaw, Banacha 1a Street, 02-091 Warsaw, Poland
- Institute of Information Technology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-776 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Environmental Hazards Prevention, Allergology and Immunology, Medical University of Warsaw, Banacha 1a Street, 02-091 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Gerontology, Public Health and Didactics, National Institute of Geriatrics, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation, Spartanska 1 Street, 02-637 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Medical Informatics and Statistics with e-Health Lab, Medical University of Lublin, K. Jaczewskiego 5 Street, 20-059 Lublin, Poland
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- Collegium of Business Administration, Warsaw School of Economics, 02-513 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Public Health, Institute of Psychiatry and Neurology, Sobieskiego 9 Street, 02-957 Warsaw, Poland
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- Graduate of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Warsaw, Żwirki i Wigury 61 Street, 02-091 Warsaw, Poland
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- Graduate of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Warsaw, Żwirki i Wigury 61 Street, 02-091 Warsaw, Poland
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Schuurman GS, Bont L. SOCIAL LISTENING AND GOOGLE TRENDS AS TOOLS FOR ESTIMATING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS. Pediatr Infect Dis J 2022; 41:e292-e295. [PMID: 35675527 DOI: 10.1097/inf.0000000000003538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) imposes a large disease burden on a global level. Public awareness of RSV is important to support preventive interventions. In this study, Google Trends and a social listening tool, Brand24, were compared for measuring changes in public awareness levels of RSV. Google Trends is recommended for future research, as it is more sensitive, cost-free and open access.
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- Division of Paediatric Infectious Diseases, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands, ReSViNET Foundation, Zeist, The Netherlands
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Eala MAB, Tantengco OAG. Global online interest in cervical cancer care in the time of COVID-19: An infodemiology study. Gynecol Oncol Rep 2022; 41:100998. [PMID: 35574243 PMCID: PMC9085355 DOI: 10.1016/j.gore.2022.100998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2022] [Revised: 04/30/2022] [Accepted: 05/03/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Introduction Internet search trends may gauge public awareness and interest in cancer and help identify key areas for improvement in public health interventions and awareness campaigns. During the COVID-19 pandemic, cervical cancer screening significantly decreased, and we hypothesized that this would be mirrored by a decreased online interest in cervical cancer care. Methods Using the Google Trends database, we analyzed 2018-2021 global search trends in the following topics: cervical cancer, human papillomavirus, HPV vaccine, Cervarix, Gardasil, Pap test, HPV test, and colposcopy. Search trends were reported in the unit search volume index (SVI), which correlated with country-specific socioeconomic and epidemiologic characteristics. Results We found a sharp decline in global online search interest in cervical cancer following the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic, after which interest gradually increased. During the pandemic, SVI for "cervical cancer" and "Pap test" significantly decreased, while SVI for "HPV vaccine" significantly increased. Higher online search interest in cervical cancer care was found in low- and middle-income countries, and countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia, and Europe, reflecting their burden of disease and recent developments in cervical cancer control. Conclusion When the COVID-19 pandemic was declared, global online search interest in cervical cancer care decreased, reflective of the significant decline in cervical cancer screening rates during this time. Country-specific socioeconomic and epidemiologic characteristics correlated with online search interest in cervical cancer care. These global online search trends in cervical cancer may guide future public health interventions and awareness campaigns to eradicate this preventable disease worldwide.
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Tavares Costa M, Ribeiro AS, Oliveira Almeida D, Ochoa-Leite C. Pneumococcal vaccination in a northern Portugal health centre during COVID-19 pandemic. Semergen 2022; 48:293-294. [PMID: 35491376 PMCID: PMC8801971 DOI: 10.1016/j.semerg.2022.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- M Tavares Costa
- Unidade de Saúde Familiar Monte Crasto, ACeS Gondomar, ARS Norte, Portugal.
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- Unidade de Saúde Familiar Monte Crasto, ACeS Gondomar, ARS Norte, Portugal
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- IPO Porto - Instituto Português de Oncologia do Porto Francisco Gentil, Porto, Portugal; FMUP - Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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Alonto AHD, Jamora RDG, Leochico CFD, Espiritu AI. Low online search interest in teleneurology before and during COVID-19 pandemic: an infodemiological study. Neurol Sci 2022; 43:2929-2934. [PMID: 35075573 PMCID: PMC8786197 DOI: 10.1007/s10072-022-05902-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2021] [Accepted: 01/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND The conduct of patient consults greatly changed during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. There was a decrease in face-to-face patient consults and enhanced utilization of virtual consults. Infodemiological studies, using Google Trends, focus on internet search trends that may reflect public interest and awareness in diseases and as a proxy of public health risk perception. OBJECTIVES We aimed to investigate the online behavior of internet users on teleneurology, telehealth, and telemedicine during the time of the pandemic, as reflected in search volume indices (SVI) projected in Google Trends. METHODS We used the data from Google Trends to quantify the interest of internet users in teleneurology, telehealth, and telemedicine. These keywords were entered in Google Trends as search terms. Data included were searches conducted from 2016 to 2020 to depict the transition into the pandemic. RESULTS The SVI of teleneurology was unchanged during the 5-year period search relative to the SVIs of telehealth and telemedicine. Contrary to the noted worldwide increase in the SVI of telehealth and telemedicine during the year of pandemic, teleneurology's SVI remained stable despite the increase of its utilization. Focusing on teleneurology, the highest SVI was observed in 2018. CONCLUSION There was an increase in the SVI of telehealth and telemedicine, possibly implying an increase in the general awareness of these virtual methods of health care, as catalyzed by the pandemic. However, the stable SVI of teleneurology may signify that the public awareness regarding it remained unchanged despite the increase in application in clinics and hospitals.
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- Anisah Hayaminnah D. Alonto
- Division of Adult Neurology, Department of Neurosciences, College of Medicine and Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila, Manila, Philippines
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- Division of Adult Neurology, Department of Neurosciences, College of Medicine and Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila, Manila, Philippines
- Section of Neurology, Institute for Neurosciences, St. Luke’s Medical Center, Quezon City and Global City, Philippines
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, College of Medicine and Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila, Manila, Philippines
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, St. Luke’s Medical Center, Quezon City and Global City, Philippines
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- Division of Adult Neurology, Department of Neurosciences, College of Medicine and Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila, Manila, Philippines
- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, College of Medicine, University of the Philippines Manila, Manila, Philippines
- Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, St. Michael’s Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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Pharmacists’ Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Recommendations. PHARMACY 2022; 10:pharmacy10030051. [PMID: 35645330 PMCID: PMC9149822 DOI: 10.3390/pharmacy10030051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2022] [Revised: 04/06/2022] [Accepted: 04/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Seasonal influenza vaccination rates among European countries remain low despite the World Health Organization’s recommendations to vaccinate high-risk groups. Healthcare worker recommendations are strong predictors of increased vaccination uptake in the population. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze seasonal influenza vaccination recommendation behavior among pharmacists towards high-risk groups including patients, coworkers, and pharmacists’ family members during the COVID-19 pandemic. This cross-sectional, questionnaire-based research was conducted in Switzerland during the flu season and sent to all members of the Swiss Pharmacist Association. In December 2020, 569 community pharmacists completed the online survey. The influenza vaccination recommendation rates for high-risk patients were 93.6% for the elderly, 70.7% for pregnant women, 65.2% for immunocompromised people, and 60.3% for patients with chronic diseases. Pharmacists tend to recommend influenza immunization to patients more than to family members and colleagues. Holding a certification to administer immunization and personal influenza vaccine history were the main predictors for recommending influenza vaccination to patients, family members, and colleagues. Our results indicated that influenza vaccination recommendation rates in our whole sample of pharmacists, were higher for vaccinated and immunizing pharmacists. Ensuring high vaccinations rates and high ratio of immunizing pharmacists may be important in promoting seasonal influenza vaccination in the general population.
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Alhaddad AR, Ahmadnezhad E, Fotouhi A. The vaccination coverage rate in under-five children in Nasiriyah (Iraq) before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Epidemiol Health 2022; 44:e2022035. [PMID: 35381166 PMCID: PMC9350418 DOI: 10.4178/epih.e2022035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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- Ali Rifaat Alhaddad
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Correspondence: Elham Ahmadnezhad National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, 70 Bozorgmehr Street, Tehran 1416833481, Iran E-mail:
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Morga A, Kimura T, Feng Q, Rozario N, Schwartz J. Compliance to Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommendations for pneumococcal vaccination. Vaccine 2022; 40:2274-2281. [DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2022.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2021] [Revised: 02/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/02/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Moreno-Montoya J, Ballesteros SM, Rojas Sotelo JC, Bocanegra Cervera CL, Barrera-López P, De la Hoz-Valle JA. Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on routine childhood immunisation in Colombia. Arch Dis Child 2022; 107:e4. [PMID: 34285000 PMCID: PMC8295013 DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2021-321792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2021] [Accepted: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on routine childhood vaccination coverage in Colombia by age group, rural/urban residence, state and vaccine type. DESIGN Ecological study of official monthly vaccination records. SETTING Vaccination records from the Colombian Ministry of Health (March-October 2019 and 2020). PARTICIPANTS Aggregated data for Colombian children (<12 months, n=676 153; 12-23 months, n=700 319; and 5 years, n=734 295) participating in the Expanded Program on Immunization. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Proportion of eligible population receiving vaccination. RESULTS Vaccination coverage showed an overall decline of approximately 14.4% from 2019 to 2020 (2019 coverage=76.0, 2020 coverage=61.6%). The greatest reduction in proportion vaccinated was observed in children <12 months of age for pneumococcal vaccine (second dose) (2019 coverage=81.4%; 2020 coverage=62.2%; 2019-2020 absolute difference, 19.2%; 95% CI 14.8% to 23.7%). For children aged 12-23 months, the proportion vaccinated for yellow fever declined by 16.4% (12.4% to 20.9%) from 78.3% in 2019 to 61.8% in 2020. Among children 5 years of age, the biggest decrease occurred for the oral polio vaccine (second dose), with a difference of 11.4% (7.1% to 15.7%) between 2019 and 2020 (73.1% and 61.7% for 2019 and 2020). We observed a statistically significant effect on vaccine coverage in rural versus urban areas for children <12 months and 5 years of age. CONCLUSIONS Reduced uptake of immunisations during the COVID-19 pandemic poses a serious risk of vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks. Colombia and other middle-income countries need to continue to monitor immunisation programme coverage and disease outbreaks at the national and subnational levels and undertake catch-up vaccination activities.
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- Jose Moreno-Montoya
- Clinical Studies and Clinical Epidemiology Division, Hospital Universitario de la Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Bogota, Colombia
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- Clinical Studies and Clinical Epidemiology Division, Hospital Universitario de la Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Bogota, Colombia
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- Clinical Studies and Clinical Epidemiology Division, Hospital Universitario de la Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Bogota, Colombia
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- Clinical Studies and Clinical Epidemiology Division, Hospital Universitario de la Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Bogota, Colombia
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SeyedAlinaghi S, Karimi A, Mojdeganlou H, Alilou S, Mirghaderi SP, Noori T, Shamsabadi A, Dadras O, Vahedi F, Mohammadi P, Shojaei A, Mahdiabadi S, Janfaza N, Keshavarzpoor Lonbar A, Mehraeen E, Sabatier J. Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on routine vaccination coverage of children and adolescents: A systematic review. Health Sci Rep 2022; 5:e00516. [PMID: 35224217 PMCID: PMC8855492 DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 35.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2021] [Revised: 01/12/2022] [Accepted: 01/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Scientists and healthcare workers have expressed their concerns on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on vaccination coverage in children and adolescents. Therefore, we aimed to systematically review the studies addressing this issue worldwide. METHODS We conducted a systematic search of relevant studies using the keywords on databases of PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane on May 22, 2021. The identified records were imported into EndNote software and underwent a two-phase screening process consisting of title/abstract and full-text screenings against inclusion criteria. The data of the included studies were summarized into a table and the findings were analyzed in a systematic approach. RESULTS From 26 eligible studies, 21 studies demonstrated decreased vaccination rates in the children during the COVID-19 pandemic, while three studies found increased or no significant changes only in influenza vaccination. The two remaining studies from Brazil and Sweden also showed no significant changes in vaccination rates in the children during the pandemic. CONCLUSION Most of the reports worldwide reported a decline or delay in vaccination at the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. A sustained catch-up program seems to be necessary, especially in low-income countries, to avoid any vaccine dose missing. Facilitating the vaccination process is recommended, such as decreasing the waiting time for vaccination at the health center, addressing the fear and concerns related to COVID infection for parents, and enhancing vaccine availability, and promoting access in remote areas. Countries should ensure proper vaccination to prevent future pandemics related to vaccine-preventable diseases.
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- SeyedAhmad SeyedAlinaghi
- Iranian Research Center for HIV/AIDS, Iranian Institute for Reduction of High‐Risk BehaviorsTehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Department of Health Information TechnologyZabol University of Medical SciencesZabolIran
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- Department of Health Information TechnologyEsfarayen Faculty of Medical SciencesEsfarayenIran
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- School of Public HealthWalailak UniversityNakhon Si ThammaratThailand
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- School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Iranian Research Center for HIV/AIDS, Iranian Institute for Reduction of High‐Risk BehaviorsTehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Internal Medicine Department, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, School of MedicineTehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Department of Health Information TechnologyKhalkhal University of Medical SciencesKhalkhalIran
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- Université Aix‐Marseille, Institut de Neuro‐physiopathologie (INP)Marseille CedexFrance
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Balsano C, Alisi A, Brunetto MR, Invernizzi P, Burra P, Piscaglia F. The application of artificial intelligence in hepatology: A systematic review. Dig Liver Dis 2022; 54:299-308. [PMID: 34266794 DOI: 10.1016/j.dld.2021.06.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2021] [Revised: 06/04/2021] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The integration of human and artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine has only recently begun but it has already become obvious that intelligent systems can dramatically improve the management of liver diseases. Big data made it possible to envisage transformative developments of the use of AI for diagnosing, predicting prognosis and treating liver diseases, but there is still a lot of work to do. If we want to achieve the 21st century digital revolution, there is an urgent need for specific national and international rules, and to adhere to bioethical parameters when collecting data. Avoiding misleading results is essential for the effective use of AI. A crucial question is whether it is possible to sustain, technically and morally, the process of integration between man and machine. We present a systematic review on the applications of AI to hepatology, highlighting the current challenges and crucial issues related to the use of such technologies.
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- Clara Balsano
- Dept. of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences MESVA, University of L'Aquila, Piazza S. Salvatore Tommasi 1, 67100, Coppito, L'Aquila. Italy; Francesco Balsano Foundation, Via Giovanni Battista Martini 6, 00198, Rome, Italy.
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- Research Unit of Molecular Genetics of Complex Phenotypes, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Hepatology Unit and Laboratory of Molecular Genetics and Pathology of Hepatitis Viruses, University Hospital of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Center of Autoimmune Liver Diseases, Department of Medicine and Surgery, San Gerardo Hospital, University of Milano, Bicocca, Italy
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- Multivisceral Transplant Unit, Department of Surgery, Oncology, Gastroenterology, Padua University Hospital, Padua, Italy
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- Division of Internal Medicine, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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SeyyedHosseini S, Lund BD, BasirianJahromi R. Comparing health consumer search behavior and scientific research productivity related to COVID-19 vaccines in the USA: an infodemiology study. GLOBAL KNOWLEDGE, MEMORY AND COMMUNICATION 2022. [DOI: 10.1108/gkmc-09-2021-0155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Purpose
While vaccines are an effective preventative measure to defend against the spread and harmful symptoms of COVID-19, information about COVID vaccines can be difficult to find and conflicting in its coverage of vaccines’ benefits and risks. This study aims to examine the extent to which Americans are searching for information about the three major vaccine producers (Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen) in relation to the amount of reliable scholarly information that has been produced about each one.
Design/methodology/approach
Data were retrieved from Google Trends for the US Web users alongside scientific research output of the US scientists toward three Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-authorized COVID-19 vaccines in Web of Science, Scopus and PubMed. The authors searched for descriptive statistical analyses to detect coronavirus-seeking behavior versus coronavirus releases in the USA from May 1, 2020, to April 30, 2021.
Findings
Of the three COVID-19 vaccines, Pfizer has attracted more attention from the US population. However, the greatest number of articles about COVID-19 vaccines published by the US scholars belonged to Moderna (M = 8.17), with Pfizer (M = 7.75) having slightly less, and Janssen (M = 0.83) well behind. A positive association was found between COVID-19 vaccine information-seeking behavior (ISB) on Google and the amount of research produced about that vaccine (P <0.001).
Research limitations/implications
As the researchers use the single search engine, Google, to retrieve data from the USA, thus, selection bias will be existing as Google only gathers the data of people who chose to get the information by using this search engine.
Practical implications
If the policymakers in the US Department of Health and Human Services or the US CDC desire to improve the country’s health ISB and the scientific publication behavior (SPB) of the US researchers regarding COVID-19 vaccines studies, they should reference the results of such a study.
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From an infodemiological viewpoint, these findings may support the health policymakers, as well as researchers who work on COVID-19 vaccines in the USA.
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Sobeczek K, Gujski M, Raciborski F. HPV Vaccination: Polish-Language Facebook Discourse Analysis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19020914. [PMID: 35055734 PMCID: PMC8776196 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19020914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2021] [Revised: 12/18/2021] [Accepted: 01/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Social media platforms are widely used for spreading vaccine-related information. The objectives of this paper are to characterize Polish-language human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination discourse on Facebook and to trace the possible influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on changes in the HPV vaccination debate. A quantitative and qualitative analysis was carried out based on data collected with a tool for internet monitoring and social media analysis. We found that the discourse about HPV vaccination bearing negative sentiment is centralized. There are leaders whose posts generate the bulk of anti-vaccine traffic and who possess relatively greater capability to influence recipients’ opinions. At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic vaccination debate intensified, but there is no unequivocal evidence to suggest that interest in the HPV vaccination topic changed.
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- Karolina Sobeczek
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-091 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Public Health, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Department of Prevention of Environmental Hazards and Allergology, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-091 Warsaw, Poland;
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Factors Influencing Maternal Antepartum Tdap Vaccination. Matern Child Health J 2022; 26:2385-2395. [PMID: 36173502 PMCID: PMC9519405 DOI: 10.1007/s10995-022-03557-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Antepartum Tdap remains low despite national recommendations. This prospective observational study aims to identify factors associated with lower antepartum Tdap rates. METHODS Maternal demographics, personal health beliefs, Tdap vaccination status, and recall of in-office obstetric provider actions were collected from a convenience sample of postpartum women in a New York metropolitan hospital. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression were used to identify significant factors and adjusted odds ratios (OR) for recorded Tdap; OR > 1 reflects elements with increased odds of not receiving antepartum Tdap, while OR < 1 demonstrates increased odds of receipt. RESULTS Surveys were collected (n = 1682) from a study population demographically similar to New York City and more diverse in race/ethnicity than the national population. Demographic analysis showed Hispanic women less likely than white, non-Hispanic women to vaccinate (OR 2.44, CI 1.54-3.88). Health beliefs associated with non-receipt of antepartum Tdap included "It is dangerous for pregnant women to get vaccines" (OR 1.68, CI 1.01-2.77), and "I worry about the safety of the Tdap vaccine" (OR 1.59, CI 1.12-2.24). Obstetric provider actions associated with vaccination included receiving an OB recommendation (OR 0.39, CI 0.23-0.65), getting written information about Tdap (OR 0.44, CI 0.30-0.64), and having Tdap offered in office (OR 0.24, CI 0.15-0.37). Health beliefs associated with antepartum Tdap included "I generally do what my OB/GYN provider recommends" (OR 0.49, CI 0.30-0.80), and "Pregnant women should get the Tdap (pertussis) vaccine" (OR 0.17, CI 0.09-0.33). DISCUSSION Maternal race/ethnicity, personal health beliefs, and obstetric provider actions predict antepartum Tdap.
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BAŞKOL D, AKYOL D, TAŞBAKAN SE, PULLUKÇU H, IŞIKGÖZ TAŞBAKAN M. Ege Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Hastanesi’nde korona virüs aşısı olan kişilerin korona virüs aşısı hakkında bilgi düzeylerinin ve erişkin aşılaması durumlarının değerlendirilmesi. EGE TIP DERGISI 2021. [DOI: 10.19161/etd.1037763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Salawati E, Alwafi H, Samannodi M, Minshawi F, Gari A, Abualnaja S, Almatrafi MA. Parents' Willingness to Vaccinate Their Children Against Seasonal Influenza After the COVID-19 Pandemic in Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Survey. Patient Prefer Adherence 2021; 15:2821-2835. [PMID: 34938071 PMCID: PMC8687681 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s342135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Accepted: 12/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To explore the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on caregivers' willingness to vaccinate their children against influenza in 2021 in Saudi Arabia and the factors influencing this decision. PATIENTS AND METHODS An online survey of 2501 caregivers in Saudi Arabia with children aged 6 months-18 years was conducted between July 15, 2021, and August 2, 2021. A convenience sample of participants that met the inclusion criteria was used as the study sample. Social Science Package Statistical (SPSS) was used for the statistical analysis. Categorical variables were reported as frequencies and percentages. The Chi-square test was used for categorical variables to assess the difference between the variables and the parents' willingness to vaccinate their children against seasonal influenza after the COVID-19 pandemic. RESULTS Of the 2501 respondents to the survey, 1185 (47.3%) parents plan to give their children the influenza vaccine next year, which is an increase from 745 (29.8%) in the previous year. The following were the main reasons for not giving children the vaccine: children were less likely to get seasonal flu (617, 24.7%), fear of side effects (491, 19.6%), and fear of needles and syringes (484, 19.4%). Among the parents, 1222 (48.9%) were more likely to receive the seasonal flu vaccine themselves the following year, and 1361 (54.4%), which is more than half, were concerned about their children contracting seasonal influenza. CONCLUSION Parents' decision-making to vaccinate their children against seasonal influenza has been influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic. Numerous factors including a caregiver who had received the seasonal influenza vaccine themselves, who had vaccinated or planned to vaccinate their children during the previous or current seasonal influenza season, and/or who had a higher education level were associated with increased willingness to receive the flu vaccine.
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- Emad Salawati
- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
- Alnoor Specialist Hospital, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Tantengco OAG. Increased global online interest in diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic: An infodemiology study. OBESITY MEDICINE 2021; 28:100374. [PMID: 36210964 PMCID: PMC9525567 DOI: 10.1016/j.obmed.2021.100374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2021] [Revised: 11/04/2021] [Accepted: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Background The public utilize the internet as their main source for health-related information during the pandemic. This was shown by the increase in global online searches related to health during the pandemic. In this study, the dynamics of public interest and awareness in diabetes before and during the pandemic was investigated and the possible factors associated with online interest in diabetes were determined. Methods Global online search interest for diabetes was measured using Google Trends™ database. The search terms “diabetes”, “type 1 diabetes”, “type 2 diabetes”, and “gestational diabetes” were used. The results were limited to the years 2010 until 2020 from all countries. Correlation between country-specific characteristics and search volume index (SVI) was determined using Spearman's rank-order correlation. Results This study showed a steady increase in global online interest in diabetes during the last decade. SVI for all the diabetes search terms included in this study increased from 2019 to 2020. People searching for the term “diabetes” also searched for the different types of diabetes, causes, signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatments for diabetes. The increasing online interest in diabetes was positively correlated with percentage of individuals using the internet and the number of physicians in a country. Conclusions The results of this study showed an increasing global online interest in diabetes during the last decade. This increased global interest in diabetes should be maximized by medical doctors and public health officials in providing evidence-based information regarding prevention and control of diabetes in the internet.
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- Ourlad Alzeus G Tantengco
- College of Medicine, University of the Philippines Manila, Pedro Gil Street, Ermita, Manila, Philippines
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Moalong KMC, Jamora RDG, Roberto KT, Espiritu AI. Patterns of Google search behavior for epilepsy and seizures in the Philippines: An infodemiological study. Epilepsy Behav 2021; 125:108377. [PMID: 34717171 DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2021.108377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Revised: 09/26/2021] [Accepted: 09/29/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND The internet has been established as a rich source of health information that is well utilized by the public. Online health information-seeking behavior may reflect public awareness in particular health-related topics, including epilepsy and seizures. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to describe online search behavior for epilepsy and seizures in the Philippines through the examination of trends of Philippine-based Google search queries for epilepsy and seizure-related terms. METHODS The search volume indices (SVIs) for the keywords "epilepsy (disorder)" and "seizure (disease)" based on Philippine-based Google searches from January 2004 to July 2021 were generated using Google Trends. Descriptive analysis of search volume patterns, including related topics and queries, was performed. RESULTS There was a recent relative increase in Philippine-based searches related to the term "seizure" with a concurrent relative decline in searches related to the term "epilepsy" over time. The Philippines had the fifth-highest SVI for "seizure" based on worldwide trends. Most searches centered on the definition, symptomatology, etiologies, classification, and treatment of seizures and epilepsy. Queries containing seizure-related terms rose in volume by more than 5000% during the seventeen-year period. Search volume tended to peak during the National Epilepsy Awareness Week in September but slumped during holiday months. CONCLUSIONS Online search behavior in the Philippines for seizure-related terms appears to be on the rise and may reflect increasing public awareness in epilepsy. Factors including fears surrounding epileptic seizures, the stigma surrounding the term "epilepsy", and seasonal events including a regularly held epilepsy awareness week may influence online search behavior.
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- Kevin Michael C Moalong
- Division of Adult Neurology, Department of Neurosciences, College of Medicine and Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila, Manila, Philippines.
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- Division of Adult Neurology, Department of Neurosciences, College of Medicine and Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila, Manila, Philippines; Section of Neurology, Institute for Neurosciences, St. Luke's Medical Center, Quezon City & Global City, Philippines.
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- Division of Adult Neurology, Department of Neurosciences, College of Medicine and Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila, Manila, Philippines.
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- Division of Adult Neurology, Department of Neurosciences, College of Medicine and Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila, Manila, Philippines; Department of Clinical Epidemiology, College of Medicine, University of the Philippines Manila, Manila, Philippines; Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Gong L, Zhang X, Qu Z, Francis MR, Han K, Xu C, Cai E, Shi H, Hou Z. Public Interest in Distribution and Determinants of Influenza and Pneumonia Vaccination during the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Infodemiology and Cross-Sectional Study from China. Vaccines (Basel) 2021; 9:vaccines9111329. [PMID: 34835258 PMCID: PMC8623096 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines9111329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2021] [Revised: 11/09/2021] [Accepted: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background: Following the COVID-19 pandemic, global interest in influenza vaccines and pneumonia vaccines has increased significantly. We aimed to examine public interest in and actual market circulation of influenza and pneumonia vaccines before and after the initial outbreak of COVID-19 and estimate the coverage and determinants of influenza and pneumonia vaccination uptake following the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: We obtained search volume data for vaccines using the Baidu search index and collected the numbers of vaccines issued from the National Institutes for Food and Drug Control. We also conducted a cross-sectional survey among 3346 adult residents to evaluate the coverage and determinants of influenza and pneumonia vaccination uptake in the Yangtze River delta, China, from 29 January to 4 February 2021. Results: Public searches and the number of vaccines issued for the influenza vaccines and pneumonia vaccines obviously increased after the initial outbreak of COVID-19. In the total sample, 12.5% were vaccinated against influenza, and 21.5% had at least one family member vaccinated against pneumonia. A minority of participants perceived that they were highly or very highly susceptible to influenza (15.9%) and COVID-19 (6.7%). A range of socio-economic factors and perceived susceptibility to COVID-19 were associated with influenza and pneumonia vaccination uptake. Conclusions: Public interest in and issued volumes of influenza and pneumonia vaccines increased nationally following the COVID-19 pandemic. Perceptions of high susceptibility to COVID-19 were associated with the uptake of the influenza and pneumonia vaccines. Targeted interventions were needed to improve vaccination coverage.
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- Liubing Gong
- Chizhou Center for Disease Prevention and Control, Chizhou 247100, China;
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- School of Public Health, NHC Key Laboratory of Health Technology Assessment, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China; (X.Z.); (Z.Q.); (K.H.)
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- School of Public Health, NHC Key Laboratory of Health Technology Assessment, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China; (X.Z.); (Z.Q.); (K.H.)
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- Health Sciences Unit, Faculty of Social Sciences, Tampere University, 33014 Tampere, Finland;
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- School of Public Health, NHC Key Laboratory of Health Technology Assessment, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China; (X.Z.); (Z.Q.); (K.H.)
- Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London WC1E 7HT, UK
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- Yuhuatai Center for Disease Prevention and Control, Nanjing 210012, China;
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- Changning Center for Disease Prevention and Control, Shanghai 200051, China;
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- School of Public Health, Key Laboratory of Public Health Safety (Ministry of Education), Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China;
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- School of Public Health, NHC Key Laboratory of Health Technology Assessment, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China; (X.Z.); (Z.Q.); (K.H.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-21-33563935
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Ming WK, Huang F, Chen Q, Liang B, Jiao A, Liu T, Wu H, Akinwunmi B, Li J, Liu G, Zhang CJ, Huang J, Liu Q. Understanding Health Communication Through Google Trends and News Coverage for COVID-19: A Multinational Study in Eight Countries. JMIR Public Health Surveill 2021; 7:e26644. [PMID: 34591781 PMCID: PMC8691414 DOI: 10.2196/26644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2020] [Revised: 04/01/2021] [Accepted: 09/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Background Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, health information related to COVID-19 has spread across news media worldwide. Google is among the most used internet search engines, and the Google Trends tool can reflect how the public seeks COVID-19–related health information during the pandemic. Objective The aim of this study was to understand health communication through Google Trends and news coverage and to explore their relationship with prevention and control of COVID-19 at the early epidemic stage. Methods To achieve the study objectives, we analyzed the public’s information-seeking behaviors on Google and news media coverage on COVID-19. We collected data on COVID-19 news coverage and Google search queries from eight countries (ie, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Singapore, Ireland, Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand) between January 1 and April 29, 2020. We depicted the characteristics of the COVID-19 news coverage trends over time, as well as the search query trends for the topics of COVID-19–related “diseases,” “treatments and medical resources,” “symptoms and signs,” and “public measures.” The search query trends provided the relative search volume (RSV) as an indicator to represent the popularity of a specific search term in a specific geographic area over time. Also, time-lag correlation analysis was used to further explore the relationship between search terms trends and the number of new daily cases, as well as the relationship between search terms trends and news coverage. Results Across all search trends in eight countries, almost all search peaks appeared between March and April 2020, and declined in April 2020. Regarding COVID-19–related “diseases,” in most countries, the RSV of the term “coronavirus” increased earlier than that of “covid-19”; however, around April 2020, the search volume of the term “covid-19” surpassed that of “coronavirus.” Regarding the topic “treatments and medical resources,” the most and least searched terms were “mask” and “ventilator,” respectively. Regarding the topic “symptoms and signs,” “fever” and “cough” were the most searched terms. The RSV for the term “lockdown” was significantly higher than that for “social distancing” under the topic “public health measures.” In addition, when combining search trends with news coverage, there were three main patterns: (1) the pattern for Singapore, (2) the pattern for the United States, and (3) the pattern for the other countries. In the time-lag correlation analysis between the RSV for the topic “treatments and medical resources” and the number of new daily cases, the RSV for all countries except Singapore was positively correlated with new daily cases, with a maximum correlation of 0.8 for the United States. In addition, in the time-lag correlation analysis between the overall RSV for the topic “diseases” and the number of daily news items, the overall RSV was positively correlated with the number of daily news items, the maximum correlation coefficient was more than 0.8, and the search behavior occurred 0 to 17 days earlier than the news coverage. Conclusions Our findings revealed public interest in masks, disease control, and public measures, and revealed the potential value of Google Trends in the face of the emergence of new infectious diseases. Also, Google Trends combined with news media can achieve more efficient health communication. Therefore, both news media and Google Trends can contribute to the early prevention and control of epidemics.
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- Wai-Kit Ming
- Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China, Guangzhou, CN
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- Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China, Guangzhou, CN
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- School of Journalism and Communication, National Media Experimental Teaching Demonstration Center (Jinan University), Jinan University, Guangzhou, China, Guangzhou, CN
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- College of Economics, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China, Guangzhou, CN
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- College of Economic and Management, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, China, Nanjing, CN
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- Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China, Guangzhou, CN
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- Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China, Guangzhou, CN
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- Center for Genomic Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Boston, AM
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- International School, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China, Guangzhou, CN
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- Faculty of Computer Centre, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China, Guangzhou, CN
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- School of Public Health, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China, Hong Kong, HK
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- MRC Centre for Environment and Health, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, St Mary's Campus, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom, London, GB
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- Communication Department, University of Albany, State University of New York, Albany, NY United States, School of Journalism and Communication, National Media Experimental Teaching Demonstration Center (Jinan University), Jinan University, Guangzhou, China, 601 Huangpu Dadao West, Guangzhou City, China, Guangzhou, CN
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The Global Interest in Vaccines and Its Prediction and Perspectives in the Era of COVID-19. Real-Time Surveillance Using Google Trends. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18157841. [PMID: 34360134 PMCID: PMC8345601 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18157841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2021] [Revised: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 07/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has globally overwhelmed all sectors of life. The fast development of vaccines against COVID-19 has had a significant impact on the course of the pandemic. Methods: Global data from Google Trends was analyzed for vaccines against flu, BCG, HPV, pneumococcal disease, polio, and COVID-19. The time frame includes the last five-year period starting from 17 April 2016. Multiple training of time series models with back testing, including Holt–Winters forecasting, Exponential Smoothing State Space, Linear model with trend and seasonal components (tlsm), and ARIMA was conducted. Forecasting according to the best fitting model was performed. Results: Correlation analysis did not reveal a decrease in interest in vaccines during the analyzed period. The prediction models provided a short-term forecast of the dynamics of interest for flu, HPV, pneumococcal and polio vaccines with 5–10% growth in interest for the first quarter of 2022 when compared to the same quarter of 2021. Conclusions: Despite the huge interest in the COVID-19 vaccine, there has not been a detectable decline in the overall interest in the five analyzed vaccines.
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Plantado ANR, de Guzman HJDV, Mariano JEC, Salvan MRAR, Benosa CAC, Robles YR. Development of an Online Telepharmacy Service in the Philippines and Analysis of Its Usage During the COVID-19 Pandemic. J Pharm Pract 2021; 36:227-237. [PMID: 34275381 PMCID: PMC10064182 DOI: 10.1177/08971900211033120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Background: To augment traditional sources of health information at a time of reduced accessibility, a free online telepharmacy service was developed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Objectives: This study details the process of developing and operating an online telepharmacy service, analyzes its usage, and assesses users' health information-seeking patterns. Methods: The service utilized various platforms for receiving and processing queries, communication, and promotion. Submissions received from March 20 to May 31, 2020 were processed for analysis. Parameters analyzed were time patterns of query submission, response time, service feedback, user and patient demographics, and subjects of inquiry. Results: A total of 271 queries were analyzed. Query frequency decreased over time, consistent with relaxation of quarantine restrictions and increasing availability of information. Peak hours of query influx were outside typical business hours. The majority of users were from the general public (93.8%) and preferred to receive responses through text (61.2%). The majority of users from the general public belonged to the 15- to 25-year-old age group (41.1%) and sought information for oneself. Most submissions mentioned COVID-related topics. From the general public, there was greatest interest in drug indications and vitamins, supplements, and herbal products, and from healthcare professionals, in drug procurement. Users who provided feedback (n = 12) all expressed satisfaction with the service and the information they received. Conclusion: Transition to the "new normal" entails adopting alternative platforms to augment traditional sources of health information. An online telepharmacy service may be utilized to provide and clarify medication information as part of primary care.
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- Aldrin Nico R. Plantado
- Philippine Pharmacists Association, Manila, Philippines
- Aldrin Nico R. Plantado, RPh, University of the Philippines Manila, Ermita, Manila 2801, Philippines.
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- College of Pharmacy, University of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines
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Zhou Y, Tang J, Zhang J, Wu Q. Impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 epidemic and a free influenza vaccine strategy on the willingness of residents to receive influenza vaccines in Shanghai, China. Hum Vaccin Immunother 2021; 17:2289-2292. [PMID: 33577397 PMCID: PMC8189049 DOI: 10.1080/21645515.2020.1871571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2020] [Accepted: 12/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The influenza vaccine is not included in China's national immunization program. Here, we assessed influenza vaccine coverage among Shanghai residents and estimated the impacts of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic and a hypothetical free vaccine strategy on the willingness of participants to receive influenza vaccines. The coverage of influenza vaccines among Shanghai residents from 2015 to 2019 was 1.4% (range: 1%-2.4%). A total of 792 adult participants (aged 19-59 years) along with 821 children and 445 older individuals were included in the analysis. The willingness of participants to receive influenza vaccines reached 68.4% following the COVID-19 epidemic. Furthermore, if the vaccine was made available at no cost, 85.9% of participants were willing to be vaccinated. Our data indicated that influenza vaccine coverage is extremely low in Shanghai but that more than two-thirds of participants were willing to receive influenza vaccines following the COVID-19 epidemic. Making influenza vaccines available for free could further increase coverage.
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- Yehong Zhou
- Department of Immunization, The Changqiao Community Health Service Centre in Xuhui District, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Immunization, The Changqiao Community Health Service Centre in Xuhui District, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Immunization and Epidemiology, Xuhui District Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Immunization and Epidemiology, Xuhui District Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Shanghai, China
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KAYA A. COVID-19 Course in Patients Receiving Pneumococcal Vaccine. KONURALP TIP DERGISI 2021. [DOI: 10.18521/ktd.884764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Reyes MSGL, Dee EC, Ho BL. Vaccination in the Philippines: experiences from history and lessons for the future. Hum Vaccin Immunother 2021; 17:1873-1876. [PMID: 33357156 DOI: 10.1080/21645515.2020.1841541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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In anticipation of a potential vaccine for COVID-19, vaccine uptake may be critical in overcoming the pandemic, especially in countries like the Philippines, which has among the highest rates of infection in the region. Looking at the progress of vaccination in the country - its promises, pitfalls, and challenges - may provide insight for public health professionals and the public. The history of vaccination in the Philippines is marked by strong achievements, such as the establishment and growth of a national programme for immunization, and importantly, the eradication of poliomyelitis and maternal and neonatal tetanus. It is also marred by critical challenges which provide a springboard for improvement across all sectors - vaccine stock-outs,strong opposition from certain advocacy groups, and the widely publicized Dengvaxia controversy. Moving forward, with recent surveys having shown that vaccine confidence has begun to improve, these experiences may inform the approaches taken to address vaccine uptake. These lessons from the past highlight the importance of a strong partnership between health leaders and the local community, bearing in mind cultural appropriateness and humility; the engagement of multidisciplinary stakeholders; and the importance of foresight in preparing public health infrastructure for the arrival of a COVID-19 vaccine.
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- Department of Health, Health Promotion and Communication Service, Philippines
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Li Y, Tenchov R, Smoot J, Liu C, Watkins S, Zhou Q. A Comprehensive Review of the Global Efforts on COVID-19 Vaccine Development. ACS CENTRAL SCIENCE 2021; 7:512-533. [PMID: 34056083 PMCID: PMC8029445 DOI: 10.1021/acscentsci.1c00120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 183] [Impact Index Per Article: 61.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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This report examines various vaccine platforms including inactivated vaccines, protein-based vaccines, viral vector vaccines, and nucleic acid (DNA or mRNA) vaccines, and their ways of producing immunogens in cells.
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- CAS, a division of the American Chemical Society, 2540 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43210-3012, United States
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- CAS, a division of the American Chemical Society, 2540 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43210-3012, United States
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- CAS, a division of the American Chemical Society, 2540 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43210-3012, United States
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- CAS, a division of the American Chemical Society, 2540 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43210-3012, United States
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Qiu X, Bailey H, Thorne C. Barriers and Facilitators Associated With Vaccine Acceptance and Uptake Among Pregnant Women in High Income Countries: A Mini-Review. Front Immunol 2021; 12:626717. [PMID: 33981298 PMCID: PMC8107947 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.626717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2020] [Accepted: 03/29/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Vaccination during pregnancy is a safe and effective intervention to protect women from potentially severe consequences of influenza and reduce risk of influenza and pertussis in their infants. However, coverage remains variable. In this mini-review we update findings from a 2015 systematic review to describe results from recent studies in high income countries on the uptake of influenza and pertussis vaccination in pregnancy, reasons for vaccine hesitancy and barriers to increasing uptake, from maternal and healthcare provider (HCP) perspectives. Studies reported highly variable uptake (from 0% to 78%). A main facilitator for uptake among pregnant women was receiving a recommendation from their HCP. However, studies showed that HCP awareness of guidelines did not consistently translate into them recommending vaccines to pregnant women. Safety concerns are a well-established barrier to uptake/coverage of maternal immunization; 7%-52% of unvaccinated women gave safety concerns as a reason but these were also present in vaccinated women. Knowledge/awareness gaps among pregnant women and lack of confidence among HCPs to discuss vaccination were both important barriers. Several studies indicated that midwives were more likely to express safety concerns than other HCPs, and less likely to recommend vaccination to pregnant women. Women who perceived the risk of infection to be low were less likely to accept vaccination in several studies, along with women with prior vaccine refusal. Findings highlight the importance of further research to explore context-specific barriers to vaccination in pregnancy, which may include lack of vaccine confidence among pregnant woman and HCPs, and policy and structural factors.
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- Xiao Qiu
- UCL Institute for Global Health, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- UCL Institute for Global Health, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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Waite NM, Pereira JA, Houle SKD, Gilca V, Andrew MK. COVID-19's Impact on Willingness to Be Vaccinated against Influenza and COVID-19 during the 2020/2021 Season: Results from an Online Survey of Canadian Adults 50 Years and Older. Vaccines (Basel) 2021; 9:vaccines9040346. [PMID: 33916364 PMCID: PMC8065823 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines9040346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2021] [Revised: 03/26/2021] [Accepted: 03/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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There is considerable overlap in age-related risk factors for influenza and COVID-19. We explored the impact of the pandemic on anticipated influenza and COVID-19 vaccination behaviour in the 2020/2021 season. In May 2020, we conducted online surveys of Canadian adults 50 years and older via a market research panel platform, as part of a series of annual surveys to understand experiences with influenza. Given the current pandemic, respondents were also asked about COVID-19’s impact on their vaccination decision-making for the 2020/2021 season. Of 1001 respondents aged 50–64 years, 470 (47.0%) originally intended on receiving the influenza vaccine and still planned to do so, while 200 (20%) respondents who had planned to abstain now reported willingness to receive the vaccine due to COVID-19. In the 65+ age group, 2525 (72.1%) reported that they had planned to be vaccinated and that COVID-19 had not changed their mind, while 285 individuals (8.1%) reported that they had initially planned to forgo the vaccine but now intended to receive it. Reasons for this change included COVID-19’s demonstration of the devastating potential of viruses; and to protect against influenza, and decrease vulnerability to COVID-19. If the COVID-19 vaccine was available, 69.1% of 50–64 year olds and 79.5% of those 65 years and older reported they would opt to receive it. The COVID-19 pandemic has been a sobering demonstration of the dangers of infectious disease, and the value of vaccines, with implications for influenza and COVID-19 immunization programs.
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- Nancy M. Waite
- School of Pharmacy, University of Waterloo, Kitchener, ON N2G 1C5, Canada;
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- Institut National de Sante Publique du Quebec, Laval University, Quebec City, QC G1E 7G9, Canada;
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- Department of Medicine (Geriatrics), Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 2E1, Canada;
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Zhang M, Chen H, Wu F, Li Q, Lin Q, Cao H, Zhou X, Gu Z, Chen Q. Heightened Willingness toward Pneumococcal Vaccination in the Elderly Population in Shenzhen, China: A Cross-Sectional Study during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Vaccines (Basel) 2021; 9:vaccines9030212. [PMID: 33802327 PMCID: PMC8000999 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines9030212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2021] [Revised: 02/25/2021] [Accepted: 02/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Background: Elderly population is considered at high risk for pneumococcal diseases. The pneumococcal vaccine coverage presents extremely low among elderly people in China. However, the serious event of COVID-19 drives interest in the pneumococcal vaccine, prompting us investigating the willingness to accept the 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23) and influencing factors among people aged over 60 years during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A cross-sectional study was employed using a self-administered questionnaire in Shenzhen City of China, elaborating the willingness toward PPSV23 in the elderly persons. Binomial logistic analyses were performed to estimate the influencing factors using odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence interval (CI). Results: Among 15,066 respondents, 91.5% presented a positive attitude toward PPSV23. Logistic analyses suggested the influencing factors included knowledge about pneumonia (adjusted OR [aOR] 1.391, 95%CI 1.214–1.593), perception of the seriousness of pneumonia (aOR 1.437, 95%CI 1.230–1.680) and preventing way for pneumonia (aOR 1.639, 95%CI 1.440–1.865), worried about getting pneumonia (aOR 2.751, 95%CI 2.444–3.096), understanding vaccine policy (aOR 1.774, 95%CI 1.514–2.079), and influenza vaccine (aOR 3.516 and 95%CI 2.261–5.468) and PPSV23 histories (aOR 3.199, 95%CI 1.492–6.860). Conclusions: The interest surge in pneumococcal vaccine coincided with the COVID-19 outbreak, foreshadowing higher demand for pneumococcal vaccine in the near future.
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- Minyi Zhang
- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Infectious Disease Control, Longhua Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen 518109, China
- Department of Epidemiology and Infectious Disease Control, Longhua Key Discipline of Control and Prevention of Infectious Diseases and Public Health, Shenzhen 518109, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Infectious Disease Control, Longhua Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen 518109, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Infectious Disease Control, Longhua Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen 518109, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Infectious Disease Control, Longhua Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen 518109, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Infectious Disease Control, Longhua Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen 518109, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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YILDIZ Y, TELATAR TG, BAYKAL M, AYKANAT B, YILDIZ İE. Covid-19 Pandemisi Döneminde Aşı Reddinin değerlendirilmesi. DÜZCE ÜNIVERSITESI SAĞLIK BILIMLERI ENSTITÜSÜ DERGISI 2021. [DOI: 10.33631/duzcesbed.827142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Furstenau LB, Rabaioli B, Sott MK, Cossul D, Bender MS, Farina EMJDM, Filho FNB, Severo PP, Dohan MS, Bragazzi NL. A Bibliometric Network Analysis of Coronavirus during the First Eight Months of COVID-19 in 2020. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:952. [PMID: 33499127 PMCID: PMC7908247 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18030952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2020] [Revised: 01/19/2021] [Accepted: 01/20/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all aspects of society. Researchers worldwide have been working to provide new solutions to and better understanding of this coronavirus. In this research, our goal was to perform a Bibliometric Network Analysis (BNA) to investigate the strategic themes, thematic evolution structure and trends of coronavirus during the first eight months of COVID-19 in the Web of Science (WoS) database in 2020. To do this, 14,802 articles were analyzed, with the support of the SciMAT software. This analysis highlights 24 themes, of which 11 of the more important ones were discussed in-depth. The thematic evolution structure shows how the themes are evolving over time, and the most developed and future trends of coronavirus with focus on COVID-19 were visually depicted. The results of the strategic diagram highlight 'CHLOROQUINE', 'ANXIETY', 'PREGNANCY' and 'ACUTE-RESPIRATORY-SYNDROME', among others, as the clusters with the highest number of associated citations. The thematic evolution. structure presented two thematic areas: "Damage prevention and containment of COVID-19" and "Comorbidities and diseases caused by COVID-19", which provides new perspectives and futures trends of the field. These results will form the basis for future research and guide decision-making in coronavirus focused on COVID-19 research and treatments.
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- Leonardo B. Furstenau
- Graduate Program of Industrial Systems and Processes, University of Santa Cruz do Sul, Santa Cruz do Sul 96816-501, Brazil;
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- Department of Medicine, University of Santa Cruz do Sul, Santa Cruz do Sul 96816-501, Brazil;
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- Graduate Program of Industrial Systems and Processes, University of Santa Cruz do Sul, Santa Cruz do Sul 96816-501, Brazil;
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- Department of Psychology, University of Santa Cruz do Sul, Santa Cruz do Sul 96816-501, Brazil;
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- Multiprofessional Residency Program in Urgency and Emergency, Santa Cruz Hospital, Santa Cruz do Sul 96810-072, Brazil;
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- Scientific Writing Office Department, Higher School of Sciences of Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Vitória, Vitória 29025-023, Brazil; (E.M.J.D.M.F.); (F.N.B.F.)
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- Scientific Writing Office Department, Higher School of Sciences of Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Vitória, Vitória 29025-023, Brazil; (E.M.J.D.M.F.); (F.N.B.F.)
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- Graduate Program in Law, University of Santa Cruz do Sul, Santa Cruz do Sul 96816-501, Brazil;
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- Faculty of Business Administration, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1, Canada;
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- Laboratory for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (LIAM), Department of Mathematics and Statistics, York University, Toronto, ON M3J 1P3, Canada
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Goldman RD, McGregor S, Marneni SR, Katsuta T, Griffiths MA, Hall JE, Seiler M, Klein EJ, Cotanda CP, Gelernter R, Hoeffe J, Davis AL, Gualco G, Mater A, Manzano S, Thompson GC, Ahmed S, Ali S, Brown JC. Willingness to Vaccinate Children against Influenza after the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic. J Pediatr 2021; 228:87-93.e2. [PMID: 32771480 PMCID: PMC7410815 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2020.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2020] [Revised: 07/24/2020] [Accepted: 08/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To determine factors associated with parents who plan to vaccinate their children against influenza next year, especially those who did not vaccinate against influenza last year using a global survey. STUDY DESIGN A survey of caregivers accompanying their children aged 1-19 years old in 17 pediatric emergency departments in 6 countries at the peak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Anonymous online survey included caregiver and child demographic information, vaccination history and future intentions, and concern about the child and caregiver having COVID-19 at the time of emergency department visit. RESULTS Of 2422 surveys, 1314 (54.2%) caregivers stated they plan to vaccinate their child against influenza next year, an increase of 15.8% from the previous year. Of 1459 caregivers who did not vaccinate their children last year, 418 (28.6%) plan to do so next year. Factors predicting willingness to change and vaccinate included child's up-to-date vaccination status (aOR 2.03, 95% CI 1.29-3.32, P = .003); caregivers' influenza vaccine history (aOR 3.26, 95% CI 2.41-4.40, P < .010), and level of concern their child had COVID-19 (aOR 1.09, 95% CI 1.01-1.17, P = .022). CONCLUSIONS Changes in risk perception due to COVID-19, and previous vaccination, may serve to influence decision-making among caregivers regarding influenza vaccination in the coming season. To promote influenza vaccination among children, public health programs can leverage this information.
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- Ran D. Goldman
- The Pediatric Research in Emergency Therapeutics (PRETx) Program, Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of British Columbia, and BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- The Pediatric Research in Emergency Therapeutics (PRETx) Program, Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of British Columbia, and BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Children's Medical Center of Dallas, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
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- Division of Critical Care, Department of Pediatrics, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Emory School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
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- Division of Emergency and Transport Medicine, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, USC Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA
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- Emergency Department, University Children's Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Seattle Children's Hospital and University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA
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- Pediatric Emergency Medicine Unit, Shamir Medical Center, and Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel
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- Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Inselspital University Hospital of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Hospital for Sick Children and University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Pediatric Emergency Department, Pediatric Institute of Italian part of Switzerland, Ticino, Switzerland
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- Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Jim Pattison Children's Hospital, and University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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- Department of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Geneva Children's Hospital, Geneva University Hospitals, and Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine, Alberta Children's Hospital and University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Mary Bridge Children's Hospital, Tacoma, WA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Women and Children's Health Research Institute, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Seattle Children's Hospital and University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA
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Shared Decision Making Enhances Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates in Adult Patients in Outpatient Care. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17239146. [PMID: 33297552 PMCID: PMC7729624 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17239146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2020] [Revised: 11/29/2020] [Accepted: 11/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Insufficient vaccination rates against pneumococcal disease are a major problem in primary health care, especially in adult patients. Shared decision-making (SDM) may address major barriers to vaccination. The objective of this review was to assess the impact of SDM on pneumococcal vaccination rates in adult patients. We conducted a systematic literature search in MEDLINE, EMBASE, CENTRAL, PsycINFO, and ERIC. RCTs and cluster RCTs were included, if they aimed to enhance pneumococcal vaccination rates in adult patients and comprised a personal interaction between health care provider (HCP) and patient. Three further aspects of the SDM process (patient activation, bi-directional exchange of information and bi-directional deliberation) were assessed. A meta-analysis was conducted for the effects of interventions on vaccination rates. We identified eight studies meeting the inclusion criteria. The pooled effect size was OR (95% CI): 2.26 (1.60–3.18) comparing intervention and control groups. Our findings demonstrate the efficacy of interventions that enable a SDM process to enhance pneumococcal vaccination rates; although, the quality of evidence was low. In exploratory subgroup analyses, we concluded that an impersonal patient activation and an exchange of information facilitated by nurses are sufficient to increase vaccination rates against pneumococcal disease in adult patients. However, the deliberation of options between physicians and patients seemed to be more effective than deliberation of options between nurses and patients.
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Wang X, Kulkarni D, Dozier M, Hartnup K, Paget J, Campbell H, Nair H. Influenza vaccination strategies for 2020-21 in the context of COVID-19. J Glob Health 2020. [DOI: 10.7189/jogh.10.0201102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Wang X, Kulkarni D, Dozier M, Hartnup K, Paget J, Campbell H, Nair H. Influenza vaccination strategies for 2020-21 in the context of COVID-19. J Glob Health 2020. [DOI: 10.7189/jogh.10.020110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Wang X, Kulkarni D, Dozier M, Hartnup K, Paget J, Campbell H, Nair H. Influenza vaccination strategies for 2020-21 in the context of COVID-19. J Glob Health 2020; 10:021102. [PMID: 33312512 PMCID: PMC7719353 DOI: 10.7189/jogh.10.021102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Influenza vaccination prevents people from influenza-related diseases and thereby mitigates the burden on national health systems when COVID-19 circulates and public health measures controlling respiratory viral infections are relaxed. However, it is challenging to maintain influenza vaccine services as the COVID-19 pandemic has the potential to disrupt vaccination programmes in many countries during the 2020/21 winter. We summarise available recommendations and strategies on influenza vaccination, specifically the changes in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS We searched websites and databases of national and international public health agencies (focusing on Europe, North and South America, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa). We also contacted key influenza immunization focal points and experts in respective countries and organizations including WHO and ECDC. RESULTS Available global and regional guidance emphasises the control of COVID-19 infection in immunisation settings by implementing multiple measures, such as physical distancing, hand hygiene practice, appropriate use of personal protective equipment by health care workers and establishing separate vaccination sessions for medically vulnerable people. The guidance also emphasises using alternative models or settings (eg, outdoor areas and pharmacies) for vaccine delivery, communication strategies and developing registry and catch-up programmes to achieve high coverage. Several novel national strategies have been adopted, such as combining influenza vaccination with other medical visits and setting up outdoor and drive through vaccination clinics. Several Southern Hemisphere countries have increased influenza vaccine coverage substantially for the 2020 influenza season. Most of the countries included in our review have planned a universal or near universal influenza vaccination for health care workers, or have made influenza vaccination for health care workers mandatory. Australia has requested that all workers and visitors in long term care facilities receive influenza vaccine. The UK has planned to expand the influenza programme to provide free influenza vaccine for the first time to all adults 50-64 years of age, people on the shielded patient list and their household members and children in the first year of secondary school. South Africa has additionally prioritised people with hypertension for influenza vaccination. CONCLUSIONS This review of influenza vaccination guidance and strategies should support strategy development on influenza vaccination in the context of COVID-19.
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- Xin Wang
- Centre for Global Health, Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh, UK
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- Centre for Global Health, Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh, UK
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- Information Services, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Information Services, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Centre for Global Health, Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh, UK
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- Centre for Global Health, Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh, UK
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Sulyok M, Ferenci T, Walker M. Google Trends Data and COVID-19 in Europe: Correlations and model enhancement are European wide. Transbound Emerg Dis 2020; 68:2610-2615. [PMID: 33085851 DOI: 10.1111/tbed.13887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2020] [Revised: 09/30/2020] [Accepted: 10/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The current COVID-19 pandemic offers a unique opportunity to examine the utility of Internet search data in disease modelling across multiple countries. Most such studies typically examine trends within only a single country, with few going beyond describing the relationship between search data patterns and disease occurrence. Google Trends data (GTD) indicating the volume of Internet searching on 'coronavirus' were obtained for a range of European countries along with corresponding incident case numbers. Significant positive correlations between GTD with incident case numbers occurred across European countries, with the strongest correlations being obtained using contemporaneous data for most countries. GTD was then integrated into a distributed lag model; this improved model quality for both the increasing and decreasing epidemic phases. These results show the utility of Internet search data in disease modelling, with possible implications for cross country analysis.
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- Mihály Sulyok
- Institute of Tropical Medicine, Eberhard Karls University, Tübingen, Germany.,Department of Pathology and Neuropathology, Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Physiological Controls Research Center, Óbuda University, Budapest, Hungary.,Department of Statistics, Corvinus University of Budapest, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of the Natural and Built Environment, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK
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Rhodes ME, Sundstrom B, Ritter E, McKeever BW, McKeever R. Preparing for A COVID-19 Vaccine: A Mixed Methods Study of Vaccine Hesitant Parents. JOURNAL OF HEALTH COMMUNICATION 2020; 25:831-837. [PMID: 33719886 DOI: 10.1080/10810730.2021.1871986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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This study investigated vaccine acceptance of putative COVID-19 vaccines among a national sample of vaccine hesitant parents. Vaccine hesitancy and politicization of vaccine development has led to a pronounced distrust of COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S. A total of 1,381 vaccine-hesitant parents participated in this study. Participants indicated a general unwillingness to vaccinate their children (M = 3.55, SD = 2.13) and themselves (M = 3.58, SD = 2.16) when a COVID-19 vaccine becomes available. More educated parents were more likely to plan to vaccinate themselves [F(5, 533) = 9.93, p < .05] and their children [F(5, 533) = 10.278, p < .05]. Understanding vaccine hesitant parents offers crucial insights as a COVID-19 vaccine becomes available for the general public and as we wait for a vaccine to be approved for pediatric use.
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- Matthew E Rhodes
- Department of Biology, College of Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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- Department of Communication, College of Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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- Department of Biology, College of Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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- School of Journalism and Mass Communications, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, USA
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- School of Journalism and Mass Communications, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, USA
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