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Miao Y, Bai J, Shen Z, Li Y, Zhang W, Zhu D, Ren R, Zhang J, Guo D, Tarimo CS, Dong W, Liu R, Zhao Q, Hu J, Li M, Wei W. How urban versus rural population relates to COVID-19 booster vaccine hesitancy: A propensity score matching design study. Hum Vaccin Immunother 2024; 20:2297490. [PMID: 38214317 DOI: 10.1080/21645515.2023.2297490] [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: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024] Open
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, the vaccine hesitancy has significantly affected the vaccination. To evaluate the booster vaccine hesitancy and its influencing factors among urban and rural residents, as well as to estimate the net difference of booster vaccine hesitancy between urban and rural residents. We conducted a nationwide, cross-sectional Internet survey on 1-8 February 2023, and employed stratified random sampling technique to select participants (≥18 years old) from urban and rural areas. Multivariate logistic regression was used to determine the factors impacting booster vaccine hesitancy. Propensity Score Matching was used to estimate the net difference of COVID-19 booster vaccine hesitancy between urban and rural residents. The overall COVID-19 booster vaccine hesitancy rate of residents was 28.43%. The COVID-19 booster vaccine hesitancy rate among urban residents was found to be 34.70%, among rural residents was 20.25%. Chronic diseases, infection status, vaccination benefits, and trust in vaccine developers were associated with booster vaccine hesitancy among urban residents. Barriers of vaccination were associated with booster vaccine hesitancy among rural residents. PSM analysis showed that the urban residents have a higher booster vaccine hesitancy rate than rural residents, with a net difference of 6.20%. The vaccine hesitancy rate increased significantly, and the urban residents have a higher COVID-19 booster vaccine hesitancy than rural residents. It becomes crucial to enhance the dissemination of information regarding the advantages of vaccination and foster greater trust among urban residents toward the healthcare system.
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- Yudong Miao
- Department of Health Management, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Health Management, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Health Management, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Health Management, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Health Management, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Health Management, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- Institute for Hospital Management of Henan Province, Henan, China
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- Department of Health Management, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Health Management, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Health Management, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- Department of Neurology, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Health Management, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- Department of Science and Laboratory Technology, Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- Department of Hypertension, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory for Health Management of Chronic Diseases, Central China Fuwai Hospital, Central China Fuwai Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory for Health Management of Chronic Diseases, Central China Fuwai Hospital, Central China Fuwai Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Henan Engineering technology Research Center for Health Big Data Governance, Henan Medical Communication and Project Forward Center, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Henan Engineering technology Research Center for Health Big Data Governance, Henan Medical Communication and Project Forward Center, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Henan Provincial People's Hospital & the People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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Nagase M. Factors associated with vaccine hesitancy against COVID-19 among adults in Europe: a descriptive study analysis applying socio-ecological framework. BMC Res Notes 2024; 17:84. [PMID: 38504304 PMCID: PMC10953226 DOI: 10.1186/s13104-024-06739-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to explore the factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Europe among adults by using the Socio-Ecological Model. RESULTS This cross-sectional study used secondary data collected from respondents residing in 27 EU countries at the time of May 2021. The outcome was vaccine hesitancy against COVID-19, and the total sample size of 23,606 was analysed by binary logistic regression, as well as McKelvey and Zavonoia's R2. After adding each level of variables, the model found the significant and increased association with vaccine hesitancy in younger age groups (21-39 years and 40-60 years vs. 65 years+), who left full-time education at a young age (16-19 years), those with manual jobs, those with children at home, individuals residing in small towns, and beliefs related to the vaccine. Together, the levels explained 49.5% of the variance associated with vaccine hesitancy, and the addition to each variable layer increased the variance. This highlights the need to consider broad factors at multiple levels to enhance vaccine acceptance and uptake.
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- Megumi Nagase
- Friede-Springer-Endowed Professorship for Global Child Health, Witten/Herdecke University, Alfred-Herrhausen-Strasse 50, Witten, Germany.
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Contoli B, Tosti ME, Asta F, Minardi V, Marchetti G, Casigliani V, Scarso S, Declich S, Masocco M. Exploring COVID-19 Vaccination Willingness in Italy: A Focus on Resident Foreigners and Italians Using Data from PASSI and PASSI d'Argento Surveillance Systems. Vaccines (Basel) 2024; 12:124. [PMID: 38400108 PMCID: PMC10893094 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines12020124] [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: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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(1) The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated health disparities, both between foreign and autochthonous populations. Italy was one of the European countries that was the most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic; however, only limited data are available on vaccine willingness. This study aims to assess the propensity of foreign and autochthonous populations residing in Italy to be vaccinated and the relative associated factors. (2) Data were collected and analysed from the two Italian surveillance systems, PASSI and PASSI d'Argento, in the period of August 2020-December 2021. The data include those of the Italian resident adult population over 18 years old. A multinomial logistic regression model, stratified by citizenship, was used to assess the associations of sociodemographic, health, and COVID-19 experience variables with vaccination attitudes. (3) This study encompassed 19,681 eligible subjects. Considering the willingness to be vaccinated, foreign residents were significantly less certain to get vaccinated (49.4% vs. 60.7% among Italians). Sociodemographic characteristics, economic difficulties, and trust in local health units emerged as factors that were significantly associated with vaccine acceptance. Having received the seasonal flu vaccine was identified as a predictor of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among foreign and Italian residents. (4) This study underscores the significance of tailoring interventions to address vaccine hesitancy based on the diverse characteristics of foreign and Italian residents. This research offers practical insights for public health strategies, highlighting the importance of tailored educational campaigns, improved communication, and nuanced interventions to enhance vaccine acceptance and uptake within both populations.
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- Benedetta Contoli
- National Centre for Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, 00161 Rome, Italy; (B.C.); (V.M.); (M.M.)
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- National Centre for Global Health, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, 00161 Rome, Italy; (M.E.T.); (G.M.); (S.S.); (S.D.)
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- National Centre for Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, 00161 Rome, Italy; (B.C.); (V.M.); (M.M.)
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- National Centre for Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, 00161 Rome, Italy; (B.C.); (V.M.); (M.M.)
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- National Centre for Global Health, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, 00161 Rome, Italy; (M.E.T.); (G.M.); (S.S.); (S.D.)
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- Department of Translational Research and New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy;
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- National Centre for Global Health, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, 00161 Rome, Italy; (M.E.T.); (G.M.); (S.S.); (S.D.)
- Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Sapienza Università di Roma, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- National Centre for Global Health, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, 00161 Rome, Italy; (M.E.T.); (G.M.); (S.S.); (S.D.)
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- National Centre for Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, 00161 Rome, Italy; (B.C.); (V.M.); (M.M.)
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Andrade G, Abdelmonem KYA, Alqaderi N, Teir HJ, Elamin ABA, Bedewy D. Fear of Needles and Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Acceptance Amongst Adults in the United Arab Emirates: A Cross-Sectional Study and Implications for Nursing. SAGE Open Nurs 2024; 10:23779608241261622. [PMID: 38881678 PMCID: PMC11177738 DOI: 10.1177/23779608241261622] [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: 12/13/2023] [Revised: 05/13/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024] Open
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Introduction Seasonal influenza remains a challenge in the United Arab Emirates, and vaccination is an important preventive measure. However, fear of needles may be an obstacle in vaccination efforts. Objective The purpose of this study was to determine, in a non-clinical sample obtained from the UAE, how much of an impact fear of needles has on the decision to receive the seasonal influenza vaccine. Methods In the period September-December 2022, 372 participants were surveyed on their willingness to be vaccinated, their level of vaccine knowledge, and their level of fear of needles. Logistic regression models were used to assess the impact of fear of needles and vaccine knowledge on the decision to accept the seasonal influenza vaccine. Results Fear of needles and vaccine knowledge are significant predictors in the decision to receive the vaccine. There were no gender or ethnic differences in fear of needles, but there were differences in the decision to receive the vaccines, with women and non-Arabs being more hesitant. Conclusion Fear of needles may be an important variable to account for in public policies designed to improve vaccination rates in the UAE. For public health policy in the UAE, this implies that authorities must dedicate efforts to manage fear of needles in the general population. Efforts to address fear of vaccines in the general population must be made with proper training of nurses. Alternatively, authorities may need to seek oral alternatives for the administration of the seasonal influenza vaccine.
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- Ajman University, Ajman, UAE
- Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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Elmustafa M, Wedaa A, Babiker H, Elmajzoup A, Ali H, Ahmed R. Low uptake of COVID-19 vaccines in Wad Medani City, Gezira State, Sudan: Hesitancy and poor accessibility. Vaccine X 2023; 15:100369. [PMID: 37649618 PMCID: PMC10462854 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvacx.2023.100369] [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: 03/24/2023] [Revised: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023] Open
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Vaccination is an important strategy in the fight against COVID-19. Although Sudan received vaccines since March 2021, vaccine uptake is very low. This study aimed to determine COVID-19 vaccine uptake and hesitancy in one of the largest Urban settings in Sudan. A survey was done among adults from 15 market places in Wad Medani city. Collected data included; demographic characteristics, vaccination status, type of received vaccine, number of received doses, side effects experienced after vaccination and reasons for refusing or delaying vaccination. In total, 1323 questionnaires were eligible for analysis. Most respondents were male (55.5%), younger than 60 years of age (89.5%) and received some sort of formal education (92.7%). Education level was significantly associated with vaccination uptake (p < 0.001). At the time of the study; 33.2%, 42%, 16.8% and 8% of participants were vaccinated, willing to receive vaccination, rejecting vaccination or haven't decided to receive a COVID-19 vaccine yet respectively. The most common reason for rejection indicated by participants was safety concerns (79.3%). Reasons for hesitance expressed by 64% of participant who said they were willing to take the vaccine were unavailability and difficult access to vaccines. Participants who expressed willingness to receive COVID-19 vaccine (42%) or were undecided (8%) were invited to a vaccination campaign. Of these, 27.9% attended and received their first shot of COVID-19 vaccine. Education level seems to be the main determinant for vaccination hesitancy. Safety concerns seem to play a major role in rejecting and delaying COVID-19 vaccination. Assuring vaccine's safety seems to be the way forward to reduce concerns about vaccination safety. Hesitancy was also shown to be partially related to difficulty in access to vaccines and a large proportion of the population are expected to receive the vaccine by improving availability and access.
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- M. Elmustafa
- Pharmacy Program, Wad Medani College of Medical Sciences and Technology, P.O. Box 155, Wad Medani, Sudan
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Gezira, P.O. Box 20, Wad Medani, Sudan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Gezira, P.O. Box 20, Wad Medani, Sudan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Gezira, P.O. Box 20, Wad Medani, Sudan
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- Pharmacy Program, Wad Medani College of Medical Sciences and Technology, P.O. Box 155, Wad Medani, Sudan
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- Pharmacy Program, Wad Medani College of Medical Sciences and Technology, P.O. Box 155, Wad Medani, Sudan
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- The Epidemiological Laboratory, Khartoum, Sudan
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Schrimpf A, Jentzsch A, Geier AK, Bleckwenn M. Comparison of SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Skepticism, Reasons, and Concerns Between Mass Vaccination Centers and General Practices in Germany 2021. Patient Prefer Adherence 2023; 17:2855-2870. [PMID: 37953979 PMCID: PMC10638907 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s433331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023] Open
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Introduction The reluctance to be vaccinated against COVID-19 has significantly curbed vaccine uptake. Unlike mass vaccination centers, general practitioners (GPs) might be able to address some of the patients' concerns through their long-term doctor-patient relationship. This study compared vaccination reasons, concerns and skepticism about vaccination, and perceived importance of the vaccine and its hypothetical value between vaccination centers and GP practices. Methods A survey was distributed (07/2021-10/2021) among newly vaccinated individuals in ten GP practices (n = 364) and two vaccine centers (n = 474). Results Participants in vaccine centers stated more prosocial and benefit-oriented reasons for vaccination, whereas participants in GP practices more often stated the GP's recommendation as the reason. Perceived importance of the vaccine in combating the pandemic was rated higher among individuals at vaccine centers and with higher health awareness and self-efficacy. Participants at both types of sites who preferred a GP for vaccination expressed more vaccination skepticism, which was also related to older age, more health risk concerns related to COVID-19 vaccines, and lower perceived importance of the vaccine. Conclusion Our results indicate opportunities for framing future vaccination campaigns that include vaccination centers. Additionally, a rapid GP involvement in future mass vaccinations might be crucial for overcoming attitudinal barriers and achieving higher vaccine uptake.
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- Anne Schrimpf
- Institute for General Practice, Faculty of Medicine, Leipzig University, Leipzig, Germany
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- Institute for General Practice, Faculty of Medicine, Leipzig University, Leipzig, Germany
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- Institute for General Practice, Faculty of Medicine, Leipzig University, Leipzig, Germany
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- Institute for General Practice, Faculty of Medicine, Leipzig University, Leipzig, Germany
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Rajakumar S, Shamsuddin N, Alshawsh MA, Rajakumar S, Zaman Huri H. A survey on Malaysian's acceptance and perceptions towards COVID-19 booster dose. Saudi Pharm J 2023; 31:101797. [PMID: 37829192 PMCID: PMC10565867 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2023.101797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023] Open
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Progressive reopening of the economy and declaration of COVID-19 as endemic has relaxed social distancing and mask-wearing necessities in Malaysia. The Ministry of Health of Malaysia reported vaccination rate had reached 86.1% for the first dose and 84.3% for the second dose as of April 2023. However, the uptake of booster doses (third dose or fourth dose) is relatively lower at 68.6% and 1.5%, respectively. A cross-sectional survey was undertaken to study the acceptance and perception of Malaysians towards booster doses in Peninsular Malaysia with participants 18 years old and above by distributing questionnaires at public areas such as government offices, major city train stations, and airports. The study included elderly participants who were not technology savvy. Of 395 survey respondents, 69.4% accepted the COVID-19 booster dose. The results showed that smartphone usage (p = 0.019), living area (p = 0.049), and education level (p = 0.006) significantly influenced the perception of booster dose acceptance among socio-demographic characteristics. Despite experiencing side effects from previous vaccination, 65.9% of respondents still opted to receive booster doses (p = 0.019). The highest deciding factor in accepting booster dose was the need for more clinical studies on COVID-19 booster dose (58.2%) (p = 0.045). In conclusion, the survey demonstrates that greater emphasis on updating and providing more clinical studies regarding the need for booster doses will increase the public's acceptance of the COVID-19 booster dose.
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- Suresh Rajakumar
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia, Subang Jaya, Malaysia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Ngamchaliew P, Kaewkuea N, Nonthasorn N, Vonnasrichan T, Rongsawat N, Rattanachai L, Chaipipattanakij W, Kamolnawin S, Vichitkunakorn P. Acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination and vaccine confidence levels in Thailand: A cross-sectional study. Vaccine 2023; 41:6589-6598. [PMID: 37743117 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2023.09.018] [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: 06/08/2023] [Revised: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/10/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND Vaccination is considered effective for minimising the impact of COVID-19. Pandemic control depends on high vaccination rates and confidence levels among the population. This study determined COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and confidence levels among vaccinated Thai participants. METHODS An online cross-sectional study was conducted between 13 September 2021 and 14 January 2022 among individuals ≥ 18 years. An online questionnaire was distributed via social media platforms and posters in public places in Thailand. It included four components (demographic characteristics, COVID-19 vaccine regimens, vaccine acceptance, and confidence). Statistical analyses included a chi-squared test, Wilcoxon signed-rank test, and multivariate logistic regressions. RESULTS Approximately 88.4% of the participants accepted the vaccine. Almost half had confidence in 'unconcerned about vaccine side effects' (48.2%), 'trust in vaccine effectiveness' (44.3%) and 'trust in government vaccine policy' (43.4%). Multiple logistic regression indicated that males and high education significantly correlated with vaccine acceptance. Higher age (45-59 years and ≥ 60 years) and low monthly income (≤5,000 THB) were significantly associated with trust in government vaccine policy. The 1stCoronaVac/2ndCoronaVac/3rdBNT162b2 regimen group was significantly associated with unconcern about vaccine side effects compared to the 1stAZD1222/2ndAZD1222 regimen group. CONCLUSIONS Over half of vaccinated participants indicated concern about COVID-19 vaccine side effects and distrust in vaccine effectiveness and government policy; nonetheless, almost all took the COVID-19 vaccine. Participants who received the 1stCoronaVac/2ndCoronaVac/3rdBNT162b2 regimen were unconcerned about vaccine side effects. Some socio-demographic factors were associated with vaccine acceptance and high confidence, which should be sought while designing interventions to improve COVID-19 vaccination rates.
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- P Ngamchaliew
- Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90110, Thailand
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- Medical Student, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90110, Thailand
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- Medical Student, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90110, Thailand
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- Medical Student, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90110, Thailand
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- Medical Student, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90110, Thailand
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- Medical Student, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90110, Thailand
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- Medical Student, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90110, Thailand
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- Medical Student, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90110, Thailand
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- Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90110, Thailand.
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Comacchio C, Cesco M, Martinelli R, Garzitto M, Bianchi R, Innocente N, Sozio E, Tascini C, Balestrieri M, Colizzi M. Psychological factors associated with vaccination hesitancy: an observational study of patients hospitalized for COVID-19 in a later phase of the pandemic in Italy. Front Psychiatry 2023; 14:1272959. [PMID: 37928916 PMCID: PMC10622775 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1272959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023] Open
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Introduction Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 has been used to reduce the severity of COVID-19 disease and the incidence of new cases. However, a significant proportion of people have shown vaccination hesitancy. Methods This study explored psychological factors related to vaccination hesitancy in a sample of Italian COVID-19 patients (N = 54), hospitalized during 2021, after vaccines had been made available and while the vaccination campaign was on-going. Consecutive patients, aged 18 or older, admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of COVID-19 were assessed with a set of standardized measures. Results In our sample, 48.1% was not vaccinated and 7.4% died within 6months after hospitalization, with a preponderance of deaths among non-vaccinated patients. Non-vaccinated participants had higher resilience scores at the CD-RISC-10 scale than vaccinated ones (33.6 ± 5.50 vs 28.6 ± 6.61; t40.2=+ 2.94, p = 0.005). No statistically significant differences were found between the two groups for any other measures. Discussion Higher levels of resilience among non-vaccinated patients may reflect greater identity worth and self-esteem, in turn resulting in a decrease in vaccination likelihood. This finding may have important public health implications, as it indicates that specific psychological aspects, such as resilience, may result in vaccination hesitancy, with implications for hospitalization rates, and thus healthcare costs, as well as loss of lives.
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- Carla Comacchio
- Unit of Psychiatry, Department of Medicine (DAME), University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Unit of Psychiatry, Department of Medicine (DAME), University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Unit of Psychiatry, Department of Medicine (DAME), University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Unit of Psychiatry, Department of Medicine (DAME), University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Unit of Psychiatry, Department of Medicine (DAME), University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Unit of Psychiatry, Department of Medicine (DAME), University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Infectious Diseases Division, Department of Medicine (DAME), University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Infectious Diseases Division, Department of Medicine (DAME), University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Unit of Psychiatry, Department of Medicine (DAME), University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Unit of Psychiatry, Department of Medicine (DAME), University of Udine, Udine, Italy
- Department of Psychosis Studies, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London, London, United Kingdom
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Ojo TO, Ojo AO, Ojo OE, Akinwalere BO, Akinwumi AF. Determinants of COVID-19 vaccine uptake among Nigerians: evidence from a cross-sectional national survey. Arch Public Health 2023; 81:95. [PMID: 37237389 DOI: 10.1186/s13690-023-01107-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND COVID-19 ranks as one of the largest public health threats in recent times. It is associated with huge health, economic and social consequences. Although vaccination is an effective control measure, COVID-19 vaccine uptake has been suboptimal in many low/middle income countries. Hence this study assessed the factors influencing COVID-19 vaccine uptake among Nigerian households. DATA AND METHODS This study analyzed secondary data from the COVID-19 High-Frequency Phone Survey of Households that was collected by the National Bureau of Statistics between November 2021 and January 2022. Relevant data were analyzed using descriptive statistical tools and the Multivariate Regression model. RESULTS Out of 2370 respondents, only 32.8% of the respondents were vaccinated against COVID-19. Respondents living in urban areas (34.4%) had a higher level of COVID-19 vaccine uptake relative to those living in rural Nigeria (30.9%). Results from the Multivariate Regression model revealed that adults aged ≥ 60 years (OR 2.20; p = 0.012), respondents with primary (OR 1.72; p = 0.032), secondary (OR 1.77; p = 0.025) and tertiary education (OR 3.03; p < 0.001), respondents with access to health insurance (OR 1.68; p = 0.004), those who obtained vaccine information from health workers (OR 3.92; p < 0.001), the government (OR 3.22; p < 0.001), and the mass media (OR 1.75; p = 0.003) were more likely to be vaccinated. Also, respondents living in North Central (OR 2.02; p < 0.001), North East (OR 1.48; p = 0.039), South West (OR 2.63; p < 0.001), and South South (OR 1.49; p = 0.031) regions had higher odds of being vaccinated. CONCLUSIONS The study recommends increased media campaigns and advocacy for COVID-19 vaccination in the South East and North West regions. Persons with no formal education and younger persons aged 18-29 years should be targeted with COVID-19 vaccine-related information given that they were less likely to be vaccinated. Dissemination of relevant information through government sources, mass media and health workers is encouraged so as to positively influence decisions to receive COVID-19 vaccines among citizens.
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- Temitope Olumuyiwa Ojo
- Department of Community Health, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, +234 8035798224, Nigeria.
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Pourrazavi S, Fathifar Z, Sharma M, Allahverdipour H. COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy: A Systematic review of cognitive determinants. Health Promot Perspect 2023; 13:21-35. [PMID: 37309435 PMCID: PMC10257562 DOI: 10.34172/hpp.2023.03] [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: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/14/2023] Open
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Background: Although mass vaccination is considered one of the most effective public health strategies during the pandemic, in the COVID-19 era, many people considered vaccines unnecessary and, or doubted the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine. This review aimed to tabulate cognitive causes of COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy, which may help public health policymakers overcome the barriers to mass vaccinations in future pandemics. Methods: For this systematic review, studies pertaining to COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy published up to June 2022 were retrieved from six online databases (Cochrane Library, Google Scholar Medline through PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science). Inclusion criteria were the studies conducted on people who had a delay in accepting or refusing COVID-19 vaccines, reported the impact of cognitive determinants on vaccine hesitancy, and were written in English in the timeframe of 2020-2022. Results: This systematic review initially reviewed 1171 records. From these 91 articles met the inclusion criteria. The vaccination hesitation rate was 29.72% on average. This systematic review identified several cognitive determinants influencing vaccination hesitancy. Lack of confidence and complacency were the most frequent factors that predicted vaccine hesitancy. Conclusion: The identified prevailing cognitive determinants for COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy indicated that using initiative and effective communication strategies would be a determinant factor in building people's trust in vaccines during the pandemic and mass vaccinations.
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- Sara Pourrazavi
- Research Center of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Health Education & Promotion Department, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Library, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Social and Behavioral Health, University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), Las Vegas, NV 89119, USA
- Department of Internal Medicine, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV, Las Vegas, NV 89154, USA
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- Research Center of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Health Education & Promotion Department, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Gori D, Capodici A, La Fauci G, Montalti M, Salussolia A, Soldà G, Di Valerio Z, Scognamiglio F, Fantini MP, Leask J, Larson HJ, Profeti S, Toth F, Lenzi J. COVID-19 Vaccine Refusal and Delay among Adults in Italy: Evidence from the OBVIOUS Project, a National Survey in Italy. Vaccines (Basel) 2023; 11:vaccines11040839. [PMID: 37112751 PMCID: PMC10141216 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines11040839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2023] [Revised: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Vaccine hesitancy was defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2019 as a major threat to global health. In Italy, reluctance to receive vaccines is a widespread phenomenon that was amplified during the COVID-19 pandemic by fear and mistrust in government. This study aims to depict different profiles and characteristics of people reluctant to vaccinate, focusing on the drivers of those who are in favor of and those who are opposed to receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. METHODS A sample of 10,000 Italian residents was collected. A survey on COVID-19 vaccination behavior and possible determinants of vaccine uptake, delay, and refusal was administered to participants through a computer-assisted web interviewing method. RESULTS In our sample, 83.2% stated that they were vaccinated as soon as possible ("vaccinators"), 8.0% delayed vaccination ("delayers"), and 6.7% refused to be vaccinated ("no-vaccinators"). In general, the results show that being female, aged between 25 and 64, with an education level less than a high school diploma or above a master's degree, and coming from a rural area were characteristics significantly associated with delaying or refusing COVID-19 vaccination. In addition, it was found that having minimal trust in science and/or government (i.e., 1 or 2 points on a scale from 1 to 10), using alternative medicine as the main source of treatment, and intention to vote for certain parties were characteristics associated with profiles of "delayers" or "no-vaccinators". Finally, the main reported motivation for delaying or not accepting vaccination was fear of vaccine side effects (55.0% among delayers, 55.6% among no-vaccinators). CONCLUSION In this study, three main profiles of those who chose to be vaccinated are described. Since those who are in favor of vaccines and those who are not usually cluster in similar sociodemographic categories, we argue that findings from this study might be useful to policy makers when shaping vaccine strategies and choosing policy instruments.
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- Davide Gori
- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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- Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2050, Australia
- Sydney Infectious Diseases Institute, Westmead, NSW 2145, Australia
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- Institute for Health Metrics & Evaluation (IHME), University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98105, USA
- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), London WC1E 7HT, UK
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- Department of Political and Social Sciences, University of Bologna, 40125 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Political and Social Sciences, University of Bologna, 40125 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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Ouni PD, Namulondo R, Wanume B, Okia D, Olupot PO, Nantale R, Matovu JK, Napyo A, Moses Lubaale YA, Nshakira N, Mukunya D. COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among health workers in rural Uganda: A mixed methods study. Vaccine X 2023; 13:100260. [PMID: 36643854 PMCID: PMC9824947 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvacx.2023.100260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2022] [Revised: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 01/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Background COVID-19 vaccination is the latest preventive intervention strategy in an attempt to control the global pandemic. Its efficacy has come under scrutiny because of break through infections among the vaccinated and need for booster doses. Besides, although health workers were prioritized for COVID-19 vaccine in most countries, anecdotal evidence points to high levels of reluctance to take the vaccine among health workers. We assessed COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among health workers in Dokolo district, northern Uganda. Methods This was a mixed-method, cross-sectional descriptive study. A customised self-administered data collection tool was used to collect quantitative data on characteristics, vaccination status and factors for or rejection of vaccine uptake. We conducted multivariable logistic regression to assess the association between selected exposures and vaccine hesitancy using Stata version 15. Conversely, qualitative data were collected using key informant interviews (KIIs) among 15 participants that were purposively selected. Data were analysed using thematic content analysis with the help of NVivo 12.0. Results Of the 346 health workers enrolled, (13.3% [46/346]) were vaccine hesitant. Factors associated with vaccine hesitancy included fear of side effects (Adjusted Odds Ratio [AOR]: 2.55; 95% Confidence Interval [95%CI]: 1.00, 6.49) and health workers' lack of trust in the information provided by health authorities (AOR: 6.74; 95% CI: 2.43, 18.72). Similar factors were associated with vaccine hesitancy when we used the vaccine hesitancy score. Fear of side effects, distrust in vaccine stakeholders, and lack of trust in the vaccine were barriers to COVID-19 vaccination among health workers. Conclusion A small proportion of health workers were found to be hesitant to take the COVID-19 vaccine in this study. The paucity of COVID-19 vaccine safety information, which eroded the health workers' trust in the information they received on the vaccine, was responsible for health workers hesitancy to take up the vaccine in Uganda.
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- Patrick Diox Ouni
- Department of Community and Public Health, Busitema University, Mbale, Uganda
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- Department of Community and Public Health, Busitema University, Mbale, Uganda
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- Department of Community and Public Health, Busitema University, Mbale, Uganda
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- Department of Community and Public Health, Busitema University, Mbale, Uganda
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- Department of Community and Public Health, Busitema University, Mbale, Uganda
- Department of Research, Mbale Clinical Research Institute, Mbale, Uganda
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- Department of Nursing, Busitema University, Mbale City, Uganda
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- Department of Community and Public Health, Busitema University, Mbale, Uganda
- Department of Disease Control and Environmental Health, Makerere University School of Public Health, Kampala, Uganda
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- Department of Community and Public Health, Busitema University, Mbale, Uganda
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- Department of Research, Nikao Medical Center, Kampala, Uganda
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- Department of Community and Public Health, Busitema University, Mbale, Uganda
- Department of Public Health, Kabale University, Kabale, Uganda
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Babatope T, Ilyenkova V, Marais D. COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy: a systematic review of barriers to the uptake of COVID-19 vaccine among adults in Nigeria. BULLETIN OF THE NATIONAL RESEARCH CENTRE 2023; 47:45. [PMID: 36970323 PMCID: PMC10028775 DOI: 10.1186/s42269-023-01017-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Since the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) disease was reported in 2019, huge human and material resources have been expended globally to combat the spread of the disease. Achieving herd immunity through mass vaccination remains an important strategy to adopt in the war against this disease since it is practically impossible for 60-70% of the population to achieve immunity through natural infection alone. Unfortunately, there have been widespread reports of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. This study aims to systematically review the literature to provide an up-to-date assessment of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance rates and also explore factors impacting COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among adults in Nigeria. MAIN BODY OF THE ABSTRACT A systematic search of indexed electronic peer-reviewed literature published from 2019 onwards was conducted in Science Direct, PubMed, ProQuest, and EBSCOhost databases and reported according to the PRISMA checklist and Synthesis without meta-analysis (SWiM) in systematic review reporting guidelines. Fifteen out of the 148 studies retrieved, met the inclusion criteria and these were critically appraised using the Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine Critical Appraisal checklist and Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool, version 2018. Basic descriptive statistic (percentage) was employed in the analysis of acceptance rates of the COVID-19 vaccine among various subgroups of adults in Nigeria, while a thematic analysis of the facilitators and barriers to the uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine in Nigeria was conducted. Acceptance rates ranging from 24.3% to 49.5% were observed across the four studies conducted among the high-risk populations in Nigeria, while the acceptance rates among the low-risk populations ranged from 26.0% to 86.2%. Themes such as socio-demographic factors, perception of risk factors, and concerns about the vaccine's safety and efficacy act interchangeably as facilitators and barriers to the uptake of COVID-19 vaccines, whereas political factors, conspiracy theories, and cost primarily act as barriers to vaccine uptake. SHORT CONCLUSION Substantial heterogeneity was observed in COVID-19 vaccine acceptance rates among adults in Nigeria. More than half of the studies reviewed reported acceptance rates below 60.0%. A multidisciplinary approach is recommended in engaging important stakeholders, to effectively address COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Nigeria.
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- Tolulope Babatope
- University of Essex Online: Kaplan Open Learning Essex Ltd, London, UK
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- University of Essex Online: Kaplan Open Learning Essex Ltd, London, UK
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- Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Gibbet Hill Rd, Coventry, UK
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Ferrara M, Bertozzi G, Volonnino G, Di Fazio A, Di Fazio N, Arcangeli M, La Russa R, Frati P. Learning from the Past to Improve the Future—Vaccine Hesitancy Determinants in the Italian Population: A Systematic Review. Vaccines (Basel) 2023; 11:vaccines11030630. [PMID: 36992216 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines11030630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 03/14/2023] Open
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WHO identifies vaccine hesitancy (VH) as one of the ten threats to global health. The authors bring to the international scientific community an Italian episode that offers the opportunity to renew the discussion on the extent of the VH matter. The purpose of this systematic review is to analyze the factors determining vaccine hesitancy in the Italian population, to understand its roots, and suggest potential strategies to mitigate it. A systematic review of the literature according to the PRISMA guidelines was carried out using the SCOPUS and Medline (via PubMed) databases, using the following strategy: (COVID-19 vaccines) AND (vaccination hesitancy) AND (Italy). After the selection process, 36 articles were included in this systematic review. The most frequently detected factors associated with VH in the Italian population can be grouped as vaccine-related factors, socio-cultural factors, and demographic factors. Currently, we are facing a gap between the population and science, governments, and institutions. To heal this breach, it is necessary to strengthen the trust of the population through the implementation of health communication and public education strategies, while scientific literacy must continue to support families and individuals in discerning evidence from opinions to recognize the real risks and balance them with the benefits.
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- Michela Ferrara
- Department of Anatomical, Histological, Forensic Medicine and Orthopedic Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Section of Forensic Pathology, University of Foggia, 71122 Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Anatomical, Histological, Forensic Medicine and Orthopedic Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Regional Complex Intercompany Institute of Legal Medicine, 85100 Potenza, Italy
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- Department of Anatomical, Histological, Forensic Medicine and Orthopedic Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Public Health, Life and Environment Science, University of L'Aquila, 67100 L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Section of Forensic Pathology, University of Foggia, 71122 Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Anatomical, Histological, Forensic Medicine and Orthopedic Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy
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Cordella B, Signore F, Andreassi S, De Dominicis S, Gennaro A, Iuso S, Mannarini T, Kerusauskaite S, Kosic A, Reho M, Rochira A, Rocchi G, Salvatore S. How socio-institutional contexts and cultural worldviews relate to COVID-19 acceptance rates: A representative study in Italy. Soc Sci Med 2023; 320:115671. [PMID: 36702028 PMCID: PMC9839458 DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2023.115671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2021] [Revised: 12/09/2022] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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RATIONALE Despite its importance to counter the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccination has raised hesitation in large segments of the population. This hesitation makes it important to understand the mechanisms underlying vaccine acceptance. To this end, the study adopts the Semiotic Cultural Psychology Theory, holding that social behaviors - and therefore, vaccination acceptance - depend on the cultural meanings in terms of which people interpret the social world. OBJECTIVE The study aims at estimating the impact a) of the way people interpret the socio-institutional context of the pandemic and b) of the underlying cultural worldviews on vaccine acceptance. More particularly, the study tested the three following hypotheses. a) The meanings grounding the interpretation of the socio-institutional framework - that is, trust in institutions and political values - are an antecedent of vaccination acceptance. b) The impact of these meanings is moderated by the cultural worldviews (operationalized as symbolic universes). And c), the magnitude of the symbolic universes' moderator effect depends on the uncertainty to which the respondent is exposed. The exposure to uncertainty was estimated in terms of socioeconomic status - the lower the status, the high the exposure to uncertainty. METHODS An Italian representative sample (N = 3020) completed a questionnaire, measuring vaccination acceptance, the meanings attributed to the socio-institutional context - that is, political values and trust in institutions - and symbolic universes. RESULTS The findings were consistent with the hypotheses. a) Structural equation modelling proved that vaccine acceptance was predicted by trust in institutions. b) Multigroup analysis revealed that symbolic universes moderated the correlation between trust in institutions and vaccine acceptance. And c), the moderation effect of symbolic universes proved to occur only in the segment of lower socio-economic status (i.e., the group exposed to higher uncertainty). CONCLUSIONS Vaccination acceptance is not only a medical issue; it is also dependent upon the rationalization of the socio-institutional context. Implications for the promotion of vaccination acceptance are discussed.
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- Barbara Cordella
- Department of Dynamic and Clinical Psychology, And Health Studies, Sapienza University of Rome, Via Degli Apuli, 1, 00183, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Human and Social Sciences, University of Salento, Via di Valesio 24, 73100, Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Dynamic and Clinical Psychology, And Health Studies, Sapienza University of Rome, Via Degli Apuli, 1, 00183, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Dynamic and Clinical Psychology, And Health Studies, Sapienza University of Rome, Via Degli Apuli, 1, 00183, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Via A. Gramsci, N. 89/91, 71122, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Human and Social Sciences, University of Salento, Via di Valesio 24, 73100, Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Dynamic and Clinical Psychology, And Health Studies, Sapienza University of Rome, Via Degli Apuli, 1, 00183, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Developmental and Social Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Via Dei Marsi, 78, 00185, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Dynamic and Clinical Psychology, And Health Studies, Sapienza University of Rome, Via Degli Apuli, 1, 00183, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Human and Social Sciences, University of Salento, Via di Valesio 24, 73100, Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Dynamic and Clinical Psychology, And Health Studies, Sapienza University of Rome, Via Degli Apuli, 1, 00183, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Human and Social Sciences, University of Salento, Via di Valesio 24, 73100, Lecce, Italy.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy among New Jersey Teachers and Impacts of Vaccination Information Dissemination. Vaccines (Basel) 2023; 11:vaccines11020466. [PMID: 36851344 PMCID: PMC9967281 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines11020466] [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: 12/07/2022] [Revised: 01/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 02/19/2023] Open
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Vaccine hesitancy continues to be prevalent in the United States, especially in relation to the COVID-19 vaccines and its boosters, which have been made increasingly available for public use as the pandemic has progressed. There continues to be concern surrounding the safety and health of secondary or high school education professionals as they transition back to in-person learning and working opportunities. The present study highlights how information dissemination regarding the COVID-19 vaccine has varied among New Jersey secondary or high school teachers throughout the pandemic. The survey was completed online through the PsychData platform by 269 participants between March and July 2022. Participants received the opportunity to complete the survey via email. Afterwards, data were exported and analyzed using Microsoft Excel and SAS 9.4 Analytics Software and stratified by various clinical and demographic-based variables. While trusted agencies and media outlets identified by participants varied, most participants identified the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (65.4%), primary care providers (37.5%), and state health departments (28.6%) as their top trusted sources for information related to COVID-19 vaccines. Overall, COVID-19 vaccination advocacy and educational efforts should continue across the state of New Jersey and elsewhere, especially as more variants emerge and boosters become available.
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Roberts L, Deml MJ, Attwell K. 'COVID Is Coming, and I'm Bloody Scared': How Adults with Co-Morbidities' Threat Perceptions of COVID-19 Shape Their Vaccination Decisions. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:2953. [PMID: 36833657 PMCID: PMC9957419 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20042953] [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: 12/16/2022] [Revised: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Adults with comorbidities have faced a high risk from COVID-19 infection. However, Western Australia experienced relatively few infections and deaths from 2020 until early 2022 compared with other OECD countries, as hard border policies allowed for wide-scale vaccination before mass infections began. This research investigated the thoughts, feelings, risk perceptions, and practices of Western Australian adults with comorbidities aged 18-60 years in regard to COVID-19 disease and COVID-19 vaccines. We conducted 14 in-depth qualitative interviews between January and April 2022, just as the disease was starting to circulate. We coded results inductively and deductively, combining the Extended Parallel Process Model (EPPM) and vaccine belief models. Non-hesitant participants believed COVID-19 vaccines were safe and effective at mitigating COVID-19's threat and subsequently got vaccinated. Vaccine hesitant participants were less convinced the disease was severe or that they were susceptible to it; they also did not consider the vaccines to be sufficiently safe. Yet, for some hesitant participants, the exogenous force of mandates prompted vaccination. This work is important to understand how people's thoughts and feelings about their comorbidities and risks from COVID-19 influence vaccine uptake and how mandatory policies can affect uptake in this cohort.
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- Leah Roberts
- School of Social Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia
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- School of Social Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia
- Institute of Sociological Research, University of Geneva, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland
- Division of Social and Behavioural Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Cape Town, Cape Town 7925, South Africa
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- School of Social Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia
- Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases, Telethon Kids Institute, Perth, WA 6009, Australia
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Marcinowicz L, Fejfer-Wirbal E, Dudzik A, Genowska A, Terlikowski S. Barriers and Facilitators to COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake among Polish Patients: A Qualitative Interview Study. Vaccines (Basel) 2023; 11:vaccines11010177. [PMID: 36680021 PMCID: PMC9861893 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines11010177] [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: 11/18/2022] [Revised: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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The decision to receive a COVID-19 vaccine is influenced by a variety of individual and contextual factors. However, there are very few studies that analyse individual vaccination decisions using a qualitative methodology. To close this gap, we conducted a qualitative interview study to examine the opinions and experiences with the vaccine among patients previously hospitalized due to COVID-19, including barriers and facilitators to vaccine uptake. An exploratory qualitative study, using semi-structured telephone interviews, was conducted among 22 patients admitted for COVID-19 in Poland in 2022. Opinions of patients previously hospitalized with COVID-19 on vaccination were varied. Barriers to COVID-19 vaccine uptake stemmed from concerns about vaccine safety, patients' religious beliefs, and negative stories. High disease severity and anxiety over personal and family health were important arguments in favour of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. The study findings indicated the need for ongoing health education by healthcare staff as well as coordination and integration of multi-sectoral institutional measures regarding COVID-19 prevention strategies as well as increased public health initiatives on social media and engagement of community leaders for awareness about vaccines and vaccination. It is crucial to build trust in COVID-19 vaccinations among the general public by disseminating reliable information through trustworthy and credible sources. However, it ought to be emphasised that, regardless of the measures taken, some individuals will remain unconvinced about receiving a COVID-19 vaccine.
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- Ludmiła Marcinowicz
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Maternity Care, Medical University of Bialystok, 15-295 Bialystok, Poland
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- Department of Health Sciences, Prof. Edward F. Szczepanik State Vocational University in Suwalki, Noniewicza 10, 16-400 Suwalki, Poland
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- Department of Foreign Languages, Medical University of Bialystok, 15-222 Bialystok, Poland
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- Department of Public Health, Medical University of Bialystok, 15-295 Bialystok, Poland
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Maternity Care, Medical University of Bialystok, 15-295 Bialystok, Poland
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Shah A, Coiado OC. COVID-19 vaccine and booster hesitation around the world: A literature review. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 9:1054557. [PMID: 36714110 PMCID: PMC9878297 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.1054557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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The development of COVID-19 vaccines has helped limit the extent of the pandemic, which over the past 2 years has claimed the lived of millions of people. The Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines were the first to be manufactured using mRNA technology. Since then, other manufacturers have built their own vaccines which utilize adenovirus vector, whole inactivated coronavirus, and protein subunit methods. Given the continued mutation of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, a booster of the COVID-19 vaccine offers additional protection for citizens, especially those with comorbid conditions. However, uptake of the vaccine and booster has faced hurdles. This literature review aims to analyze the acceptance of the COVID-19 booster among different populations throughout the world. Keywords searched include "COVID-19 vaccine rates OR COVID-19 booster rates," "COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy," "COVID-19 booster hesitancy," "reasons against COVID-19 vaccine," "reasons for COVID-19 vaccine," and "COVID-19 vaccine acceptance" (for each country). Research articles indexed in PubMed, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Library, and Google Scholar were included. Despite the proven effectiveness of the COVID-19 booster, vaccine hesitancy is still causing suboptimal compliance to the primary vaccine and booster, thus slowing down control of the pandemic. Reasons for vaccine hesitancy differ by country and acceptance is affected by misinformation, political circumstances, and cultural values. Among the most common reasons found are distrust in the government, a lack of safety information, and fear of side effects. Uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine has also been delayed in low and middle income countries due to resource allocation and as a result, these countries have fallen behind vaccination benchmarks. The future of COVID-19 vaccination is unknown, but vaccine mandates and additional booster doses are a possibility. Determining the ethical impact that these policies could have will allow for the best implementation.
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- Aashka Shah
- Carle Illinois College of Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, United States
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- Carle Illinois College of Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, United States
- Department of Biomedical and Translational Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, United States
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Rehman E, Rehman N, Akhlaq M, Hussain I, Holy O. COVID-19 vaccine reluctance and possible driving factors: A comparative assessment among pregnant and non-pregnant women. Front Public Health 2023; 10:1100130. [PMID: 36699898 PMCID: PMC9870249 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.1100130] [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: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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The coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) constitutes a serious threat to pregnant women. One of the key strategies for preventing and managing the COVID-19 epidemic is vaccination. Herd immunity is significantly hampered by COVID-19 vaccine reluctance, which poses a potential threat to population health. Therefore, the present work intends to ascertain the incidence and severity of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Pakistani pregnant women, the determinants driving their decision, and a comparative assessment with non-pregnant participants. This cross-sectional survey was carried out from November 2021 to February 2022. The validated vaccination attitude examination (VAX) scale about vaccination reluctance was undertaken by participants, who were also required to indicate whether they would be inclined to acquire the COVID-19 vaccine along with the reasons for reluctance. In comparison to the non-pregnant category with 353 participants, the group of 372 pregnant participants who responded to the questionnaire had a much greater proportion of hesitant respondents. Likewise, contrasted to 31% of non-pregnant participants, about 40% of them attributed their willingness to get vaccinated against coronavirus to social media. They also demonstrated a considerably stronger mean score on all subcategories of the VAX measure. The adjusted odd ratio findings showed that the independent factors for vaccine reluctance appeared to be trusting rumors on social media (adj OR: 2.58), not being afraid of covid-19 (adj OR: 2.01), not believing in COVID-19 existence (adj OR: 2.53), and not believing in vaccines (adj OR: 4.25). Uncertainty about the COVID-19 vaccine is very prevalent among expectant mothers. The investigation accentuates the pressing need to administer COVID-19 vaccination to the general public, including expectant mothers who might be anxious about the vaccine.
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- Erum Rehman
- School of Economics, Shandong University of Finance and Economics, Jinan, China
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- Department of Mathematics, COMSATS University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Hazara University, Mansehra, Pakistan
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- Department of Mathematical Sciences, Karakoram International University Gilgit, Gilgit, Pakistan
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- Science and Research Center, Faculty of Health Sciences, Palacký University Olomouc, Olomouc, Czechia,*Correspondence: Ondrej Holy ✉
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Shen K, Kejriwal M. Using conditional inference to quantify interaction effects of socio-demographic covariates of US COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. PLOS GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 3:e0001151. [PMID: 37172006 PMCID: PMC10180637 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0001151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2022] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy has become a major issue in the U.S. as vaccine supply has outstripped demand and vaccination rates slow down. At least one recent global survey has sought to study the covariates of vaccine acceptance, but an inferential model that makes simultaneous use of several socio-demographic variables has been lacking. This study has two objectives. First, we quantify the associations between common socio-demographic variables (including, but not limited to, age, ethnicity, and income) and vaccine acceptance in the U.S. Second, we use a conditional inference tree to quantify and visualize the interaction and conditional effects of relevant socio-demographic variables, known to be important correlates of vaccine acceptance in the U.S., on vaccine acceptance. We conduct a retrospective analysis on a COVID-19 cross-sectional Gallup survey data administered to a representative sample of U.S.-based respondents. Our univariate regression results indicate that most socio-demographic variables, such as age, education, level of household income and education, have significant association with vaccine acceptance, although there are key points of disagreement with the global survey. Similarly, our conditional inference tree model shows that trust in the (former) Trump administration, age and ethnicity are the most important covariates for predicting vaccine hesitancy. Our model also highlights the interdependencies between these variables using a tree-like visualization.
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- Ke Shen
- Information Sciences Institute, University of Southern California, Marina del Rey, Marina del Rey, California, United States of America
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- Information Sciences Institute, University of Southern California, Marina del Rey, Marina del Rey, California, United States of America
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Cannito L, Ceccato I, Bortolotti A, Di Crosta A, La Malva P, Palumbo R, Di Domenico A, Palumbo R. Exploring vaccine hesitancy: the twofold role of critical thinking. CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY 2022:1-9. [PMID: 36590014 PMCID: PMC9795421 DOI: 10.1007/s12144-022-04165-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: 12/30/2021] [Revised: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 12/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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With the progress of the vaccination campaign against the SARS-COV-2, we are ever closer to reaching that part of the population that refuses or is hesitant about vaccination. This study investigated the association between critical thinking motivation factors (i.e., intrinsic value of critical thinking and expectancy of one's critical thinking ability), conspiracy mentality, intolerance of uncertainty and hesitancy toward vaccination. A sample of 390 participants completed an online survey during April 2021. Across participants, results indicate that conspiracy mentality and expectancy about personal ability as a critical thinker positively predict vaccine hesitancy. On the contrary, the intrinsic value attributed to critical thinking, intolerance of uncertainty, and education are negatively associated with hesitancy. While the findings confirm existing evidence, particularly on the detrimental role of conspiracy mentality on vaccine acceptance, they also shed light on the double-faced role exercised by critical thinking. Practical implications and future directions are discussed. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s12144-022-04165-w.
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- Loreta Cannito
- Department of Psychological Sciences, Health and Territory, University G. d’Annunzio of Chieti - Pescara, 66100 Chieti Scalo, Italy
- Center for Advanced Studies and Technology (CAST), University G. d’Annunzio of Chieti - Pescara, Via dei Vestini, 31, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Psychological Sciences, Health and Territory, University G. d’Annunzio of Chieti - Pescara, 66100 Chieti Scalo, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Imaging and Clinical Sciences, University G. d’Annunzio of Chieti - Pescara, 66100 Chieti Scalo, Italy
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- Department of Psychological Sciences, Health and Territory, University G. d’Annunzio of Chieti - Pescara, 66100 Chieti Scalo, Italy
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- Department of Psychological Sciences, Health and Territory, University G. d’Annunzio of Chieti - Pescara, 66100 Chieti Scalo, Italy
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- Department of Psychological Sciences, Health and Territory, University G. d’Annunzio of Chieti - Pescara, 66100 Chieti Scalo, Italy
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- Department of Psychological Sciences, Health and Territory, University G. d’Annunzio of Chieti - Pescara, 66100 Chieti Scalo, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Imaging and Clinical Sciences, University G. d’Annunzio of Chieti - Pescara, 66100 Chieti Scalo, Italy
- Center for Advanced Studies and Technology (CAST), University G. d’Annunzio of Chieti - Pescara, Via dei Vestini, 31, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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Bussink-Voorend D, Hautvast JLA, Vandeberg L, Visser O, Hulscher MEJL. A systematic literature review to clarify the concept of vaccine hesitancy. Nat Hum Behav 2022; 6:1634-1648. [PMID: 35995837 DOI: 10.1038/s41562-022-01431-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2021] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Vaccine hesitancy (VH) is considered a top-10 global health threat. The concept of VH has been described and applied inconsistently. This systematic review aims to clarify VH by analysing how it is operationalized. We searched PubMed, Embase and PsycINFO databases on 14 January 2022. We selected 422 studies containing operationalizations of VH for inclusion. One limitation is that studies of lower quality were not excluded. Our qualitative analysis reveals that VH is conceptualized as involving (1) cognitions or affect, (2) behaviour and (3) decision making. A wide variety of methods have been used to measure VH. Our findings indicate the varied and confusing use of the term VH, leading to an impracticable concept. We propose that VH should be defined as a state of indecisiveness regarding a vaccination decision.
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- Daphne Bussink-Voorend
- Radboud University Medical Center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Primary and Community Care, Nijmegen, the Netherlands.
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- Radboud University Medical Center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Primary and Community Care, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Behavioural Science Institute, Radboud University, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Radboud University Medical Center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Primary and Community Care, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Radboud University Medical Center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, IQ Healthcare, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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Cogan N, Gallant AJ, Nicholls LAB, Rasmussen S, Young D, Williams L. Improving older adults' vaccination uptake: Are existing measures of vaccine hesitancy valid and reliable for older people? J Health Psychol 2022; 27:3136-3147. [PMID: 35410504 PMCID: PMC9720707 DOI: 10.1177/13591053221089104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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We sought to establish whether two recently developed measures, the 5C scale and the Vaccination Attitudes Examination (VAX) were reliable and valid for use with older adults. A total of 372 UK-dwelling participants (65-92 years, M = 70.5 years, SD = 4.6) completed a cross-sectional survey measuring health and socio-demographic characteristics in relation to vaccine uptake for influenza, pneumococcal and shingles. The 5C and VAX scales were administered to test their reliability, validity and dimensionality. Both scales showed good internal reliability and convergent, discriminant and concurrent validity. Their factor structures were also confirmed, supporting their use with older adult populations.
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- Nicola Cogan
- University of Strathclyde, UK
- Nicola Cogan, School of Psychological Sciences and Health, University of Strathclyde, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE, UK.
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Regazzi L, Marziali E, Lontano A, Villani L, Paladini A, Calabrò GE, Laurenti P, Ricciardi W, Cadeddu C. Knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors toward COVID-19 vaccination in a sample of Italian healthcare workers. Hum Vaccin Immunother 2022; 18:2116206. [PMID: 36197125 PMCID: PMC9746397 DOI: 10.1080/21645515.2022.2116206] [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: 05/27/2022] [Revised: 07/29/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Vaccine hesitancy in healthcare workers (HCWs) has been studied for various contagious diseases, but there is still insufficient knowledge about this phenomenon for COVID-19. We developed and validated a knowledge, attitude, and practice survey of 39 questions to assess Italian HCWs' hesitancy toward vaccination in general (general hesitancy), COVID-19 vaccination (COVID-19 hesitancy), and public health injunctive measures (refusal of obligations). The survey was administered through a web platform between July and November 2021. Three multivariable logistic regressions were performed to evaluate the association between the explored dimensions of hesitancy and the potential determinants investigated. Out of 2,132 respondents with complete answers, 17.0% showed to be generally hesitancy toward vaccination, 32.3% were hesitant on COVID-19 vaccination, while 18.8% were categorized as refusing obligations. A significant protective effect against all three dimensions of hesitancy was found for increasing fear of COVID-19, advising COVID-19 vaccination to relatives and patients, having received flu vaccination in the previous year and having higher levels of education. Better self-rated knowledge about COVID-19 vaccines and reading up institutional sources were significantly protective against general and COVID-19 hesitancy, while being a physician rather than another healthcare professional was protective only against COVID-19 hesitancy. Conversely, increasing age and referring to colleagues to expand knowledge about COVID-19 were positively associated with COVID-19 hesitancy. The determinants of general hesitancy, COVID-19 hesitancy and the refusal of obligations are mostly overlapping. Given the great influence they exert on patients and communities, it is pivotal to limit HCWs vaccine hesitancy through appropriate training activities.
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- Luca Regazzi
- Section of Hygiene, University Department of Life Sciences and Public Health — Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Section of Hygiene, University Department of Life Sciences and Public Health — Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Section of Hygiene, University Department of Life Sciences and Public Health — Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Section of Hygiene, University Department of Life Sciences and Public Health — Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Section of Hygiene, University Department of Life Sciences and Public Health — Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Section of Hygiene, University Department of Life Sciences and Public Health — Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Section of Hygiene, University Department of Life Sciences and Public Health — Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
- Department of Women, Children and Public Health — Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Section of Hygiene, University Department of Life Sciences and Public Health — Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Section of Hygiene, University Department of Life Sciences and Public Health — Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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Costantino A, Morlacchi L, Donato MF, Gramegna A, Farina E, Dibenedetto C, Campise M, Redaelli M, Perego M, Alfieri C, Blasi F, Lampertico P, Favi E. Hesitancy toward the Full COVID-19 Vaccination among Kidney, Liver and Lung Transplant Recipients in Italy. Vaccines (Basel) 2022; 10:1899. [PMID: 36366406 PMCID: PMC9698445 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines10111899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2022] [Revised: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination hesitancy is a threat as COVID-19 vaccines have reduced both viral transmission and virus-associated mortality rates, particularly in high-risk subgroups. Solid organ transplant recipients (SOTRs) are particularly vulnerable, as the underlying causes of their organ failure and the chronic immunosuppression are associated with a lower immune response to COVID-19 vaccines, and with an excessive risk of death due to SARS-CoV-2 infection. We aimed to evaluate COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy and its reasons in a population of SOTRs. METHODS All the SOTRs attending our post-transplant clinics were asked to fill in a vaccination status form with specific validated questions related to their willingness to receive a third vaccine dose. In the case of negative answers, the patients were encouraged to explain the reasons for their refusal. Among the SOTRs (1899), 1019 were investigated (53.7%). RESULTS Overall, 5.01% (51/1019) of the SOTRs raised concerns regarding the future third dose vaccination. In more detail, hesitancy rates were 3.3% (15/453), 4.2% (7/166), and 7.3% (29/400) among the investigated liver, lung, and kidney transplant recipients, respectively (p = 0.0018). The main reasons for hesitancy were fear of adverse events (30/51, 58.8%) and perceived lack of efficacy (21/51, 41.2%). CONCLUSIONS Full adherence to ongoing or future vaccination campaigns is crucial to prevent, or at least reduce, COVID-19-related morbidity and mortality in fragile patients. The identification of the reasons influencing COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy in these patients is very important to establish appropriate and targeted patient-doctor communication strategies, and to further implement specific vaccination campaigns.
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- Andrea Costantino
- Division of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, Foundation IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20214 Milan, Italy
- Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, Università Degli Studi di Milano, 20124 Milan, Italy
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- Respiratory Unit and Adult Cystic Fibrosis Center, Foundation IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20124 Milan, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Foundation IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, Università Degli Studi di Milano, 20124 Milan, Italy
- Respiratory Unit and Adult Cystic Fibrosis Center, Foundation IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20124 Milan, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Foundation IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Foundation IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Nephrology Dialysis and Transplantation, Foundation IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20124 Milan, Italy
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- Kidney Transplantation, Foundation IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20124 Milan, Italy
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- Kidney Transplantation, Foundation IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20124 Milan, Italy
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- Nephrology Dialysis and Transplantation, Foundation IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20124 Milan, Italy
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, Università Degli Studi di Milano, 20124 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, Università Degli Studi di Milano, 20124 Milan, Italy
- Respiratory Unit and Adult Cystic Fibrosis Center, Foundation IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20124 Milan, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Foundation IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy
- CRC “A. M. and A. Migliavacca” Center for Liver Disease, Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, Università Degli Studi di Milano, 20124 Milan, Italy
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- Kidney Transplantation, Foundation IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20124 Milan, Italy
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, Università Degli Studi di Milano, 20124 Milan, Italy
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Ngamchaliew P, Kaewkuea N, Nonthasorn N, Vonnasrichan T, Rongsawat N, Rattanachai L, Chaipipattanakij W, Kamolnawin S, Vichitkunakorn P. Changes in preventive behaviour after COVID-19 vaccination in Thailand: a cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health 2022; 22:2039. [PMID: 36348474 PMCID: PMC9640894 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-022-14494-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Protective behaviours (e.g., mask-wearing, handwashing, avoiding social gatherings) and mass vaccination are effective ways to control the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Previous studies found that people who get vaccinated may change their protective behaviours. The Thai government has endorsed several mix-and-match vaccine regimens to eliminate the insufficiency of each vaccine brand. This study aimed to determine levels of protective behavioural changes after COVID-19 vaccination and its relationship with various vaccine regimens in Thailand. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted between September 13, 2021, and January 14, 2022. Data were collected using an online questionnaire distributed via social media platforms and posters in public places in Thailand. The questionnaire comprised six items for demographic characteristics, seven items for COVID-19 vaccine regimens, and four items for protective behaviours. The vaccinated Thai population aged ≥ 18 years were surveyed. Statistical analyses included a Chi-squared test, Wilcoxon signed rank test, and multivariate logistic regressions. Results Of the 469 participants, more than half were females (67.4%), single (57.4%), and lived in an urban area (67.2%). Significant differences were observed with regard to median scores in handwashing (5.0 vs. 5.0, p-value < 0.001), physical distancing (4.0 vs. 5.0, p-value = 0.019), and avoiding social activity (4.0 vs. 5.0, p-value = 0.010) in pre- and post-vaccination situations. Approximately 70–90% of the participants did not report changes in protective behaviours after vaccination. Overall, 17.4%, 13.9%, and 12.7% of participants showed improvements in avoiding social activity, physical distancing, and handwashing respectively. Multivariate analysis revealed that improvements in protective behaviours were significantly associated with the age group (between 18 and 24 years), non-healthcare worker status, and those who lived in urban areas. No significant evidence of vaccine regimens was found relative to improved protective behaviours. Conclusion This evidence revealed that Thai people maintain their protective behaviours after vaccination but rather improved them. Moreover, demographic data were significantly associated with improved protective behaviours, but various vaccine regimens were not. These findings might be useful for implementing policies to maintain personal protective behaviours after vaccination against COVID-19. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12889-022-14494-x.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance and Associated Factors among Women in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study. Vaccines (Basel) 2022; 10:vaccines10111842. [DOI: 10.3390/vaccines10111842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Revised: 10/19/2022] [Accepted: 10/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Although women have been substantially affected by the pandemic, they tend to have a lower likelihood of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance. Research on factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among this key population is imperative. Thus, this study aimed to assess COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and associated factors among women in Saudi Arabia. This study was part of a larger study conducted on the acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine in Saudi Arabia, carried out between the 8th and 14th of December 2020. The study sample included 910 women aged 18 years and older. Bivariate and multivariable regression analyses was utilized to analyze the data. Overall, 41% of the participants were willing to receive the vaccine. Participants were more willing to accept vaccination if they were 40–49 years old (OR = 2.209, 95% CI: 1.49–2.02), if they had a moderate (OR = 2.570, 95% CI 1.562–4.228) or high to very high (OR = 1.925, 95% CI 1.093–3.390) perceived likelihood of being infected with COVID-19, or if they were in favor of mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for people in Saudi Arabia (OR = 64.916, 95% CI 35.911–117.351). However, participants with a high educational level (OR = 0.431, 95% CI 0.220–0.847) or who refused physician-recommended vaccines in the past (OR = 0.152, 95% CI 0.083–0.275) were less likely to accept COVID-19 vaccination. Given the low level of vaccine acceptance among women, relevant stakeholders should consider the needs and dynamics of this key population to increase vaccination uptake and to improve current and future outreach activities.
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Siena LM, Isonne C, Sciurti A, De Blasiis MR, Migliara G, Marzuillo C, De Vito C, Villari P, Baccolini V. The Association of Health Literacy with Intention to Vaccinate and Vaccination Status: A Systematic Review. Vaccines (Basel) 2022; 10:1832. [PMID: 36366341 PMCID: PMC9692286 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines10111832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2022] [Revised: 10/23/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 08/29/2023] Open
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Despite health literacy (HL) being recognized as a driver of health-promoting behavior, its influence on the vaccination decision-making process remains unclear. This study summarized current evidence on the association between HL and both intention to vaccinate and vaccination status. We searched PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, retrieving observational studies published until January 2022 that used HL-validated tools to investigate the above associations for any vaccine. Quality was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa scale. Twenty-one articles were included; of these, six investigated the intention to vaccinate and the remainder vaccination status. Articles on intention looked at SARS-CoV-2 vaccination using heterogeneous HL tools and were of high/fair quality. Vaccination status, mainly for influenza or pneumococcal vaccines, was explored using various HL tools; the quality was generally high. We found inconsistent results across and within vaccine types, with no clear conclusion for either vaccination intention or status. A weak but positive association was reported between a high HL level and influenza vaccination uptake for individuals aged more than 65 years. HL did not seem to significantly influence behavior towards vaccination. Differences in the methods used might explain these results. Further research is needed to investigate the role of HL in the vaccination decision-making process.
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- Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy
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Li Z, Ji Y, Sun X. The impact of vaccine hesitation on the intentions to get COVID-19 vaccines: The use of the health belief model and the theory of planned behavior model. Front Public Health 2022; 10:882909. [PMID: 36311575 PMCID: PMC9615565 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.882909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Object During the later period of the COVID-19 pandemic, the public has been at risk of the evolving COVID-19 variants and hesitated to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to a certain extent. In this context, the health belief model (HBM) and the theory of planned behavior model (TPB) were used to compare and summarize the relationship between vaccine hesitation/non-hesitation and the intentions to get COVID-19 vaccines and its influencing factors. Methods The cross-sectional, population-based online survey was conducted from 14 April to 30 April 2021, and 1757 respondents were recruited to participate in the survey through the Wenjuanxing online survey platform. The HBM and TPB covariate scores were expressed using means and standard deviations and compared between groups using t-tests. Backward multiple linear regression models were used to explore the factors influencing the public's intentions to receive the COVID-19 vaccines. Results This study found that educational background is one of the factors influencing vaccine hesitation. Most people with high education do not hesitate (65.24%), while a more significant proportion of people with low education have vaccine hesitation (66.00%). According to HBM, for the vaccine hesitation group, self-efficacy, family advice, and doctor's advice were the most critical factors affecting the public's future vaccination intentions; for the vaccine non-hesitation group, self-efficacy, doctor's advice, and perceived benefits are the most important influencing factors. According to the TPB, the subjective norm is the most critical factor affecting the future vaccination intention of the vaccine hesitation group, and the attitude toward behavior is the most critical factor affecting the future vaccination intention of the vaccine non-hesitation group. Conclusions In the context of COVID-19, the public's hesitation on the "current" vaccines will still affect future vaccination intentions. Using HBM and TPB would help health policymakers and healthcare providers formulate intervention plans.
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Exploring the Association between Negative Emotions and COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Unvaccinated Adults in Sweden. Vaccines (Basel) 2022; 10:vaccines10101695. [PMID: 36298560 PMCID: PMC9608178 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines10101695] [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: 08/12/2022] [Revised: 10/06/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had a significant impact on individuals’ mental health. This study aimed to investigate how negative emotions toward the COVID-19 pandemic, including feeling anxious, depressed, upset, and stressed, were associated with COVID-19 vaccine acceptance in Sweden. The study is a cross-sectional online survey conducted between 21–28 May 2021, using three nested hierarchical logistic regression models to assess the association. The study included 965 unvaccinated individuals, 51.2% (n = 494) of whom reported their intention to get vaccinated. We observed graded positive associations between reported negative emotions and vaccine acceptance. Individuals who experienced economic stress had lower odds of vaccine acceptance while having a positive opinion of the government’s response to COVID-19 was associated with higher odds of being vaccine-acceptant. In conclusion, unvaccinated individuals experiencing negative emotions about the pandemic were more willing to get the vaccine. On the contrary, those with a negative opinion about the government’s response, and those that had experienced economic stress were less likely to accept the immunization.
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Zakar R, Momina AU, Shahzad R, Shahzad S, Hayee M, Zakar MZ, Fischer F. COVID-19 Vaccination Acceptance in the Context of the Health Belief Model: Comparative Cross-Sectional Study in Punjab, Pakistan. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:12892. [PMID: 36232189 PMCID: PMC9566713 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191912892] [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: 08/26/2022] [Revised: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 09/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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One of the models that could be used to understand the adoption of vaccine uptake is the Health Belief Model (HBM). The aim of this study is to assess the role of HBM constructs and Perceived Health Status (PHS) on the vaccination status of individuals and to understand the role of socio-demographic variables on HBM scoring. A comparative cross-sectional telephone survey was conducted among 1325 vaccinated (60.0%) and non-vaccinated (40.0%) individuals aged 40 years and above in July 2021 in Punjab province, Pakistan. A higher level of education was the strongest predictor of positive HBM. All constructs of HBM, PHS and cues-to-action were significant predictors of COVID-19 vaccination uptake, with perceived benefits as the strongest predictor. In order to expand the vaccination coverage, double-pronged interventions utilizing both information and communication technology and human resources should be designed that address each barrier perceived by individuals and understandably communicate the benefits of COVID-19 vaccination to the broader population.
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- Rubeena Zakar
- Department of Public Health, University of the Punjab, Lahore 54590, Pakistan
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- Health Service Delivery in Punjab, King Edward Medical University, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- Department of Public Health, University of the Punjab, Lahore 54590, Pakistan
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 1TN, UK
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- Vice Chancellor Office, University of Poonch Rawalakot, Rawalakot 12350, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan
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- Institute of Public Health, Charité–Universitätsmedizin Berlin, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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Vaccine Hesitancy during the Coronavirus Pandemic in South Tyrol, Italy: Linguistic Correlates in a Representative Cross-Sectional Survey. Vaccines (Basel) 2022; 10:vaccines10101584. [PMID: 36298448 PMCID: PMC9607221 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines10101584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2022] [Revised: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Background: German is a minority language in Italy and is spoken by the majority of the inhabitants of the Autonomous Province of Bolzano, South Tyrol. Linguistic group membership in South Tyrol is an established determinant of health information-seeking behavior. Because the COVID-19 incidence and vaccination coverage in the second year of the pandemic in Italy was the worst in South Tyrol, we investigated whether linguistic group membership is related to COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted on a probability-based sample of 1425 citizens from South Tyrol in March 2021. The questionnaire collected information on socio-demographics, including linguistic group membership, comorbidities, COVID-19-related experiences, conspiracy thinking, well-being, altruism, and likelihood of accepting the national vaccination plan. Multiple logistic regression analyses were performed to identify the significant predictors of vaccine hesitancy. Results: Overall, 15.6 percent of the sample reported vaccine hesitancy, which was significantly higher among German speakers than among other linguistic groups. Increased hesitancy was mostly observed in young age, the absence of chronic disease, rural residence, a worsened economic situation, mistrust in institutions, and conspiracy thinking. In the multiple logistic regression analyses, linguistic group membership was not an independent predictor of vaccine hesitancy. Conclusion: Although German is a minority language in Italy and COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy was higher in the German native language group than in the Italian, linguistic group membership was not an independent predictor of hesitancy in the autonomous province. Known predictors of vaccine hesitancy are distributed unevenly across language groups. Whether language group-specific intervention strategies to promote vaccine hesitancy are useful requires further study.
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Ciliberti R, Lantieri F, Barranco R, Tettamanti C, Bonsignore A, Ventura F. A Survey on Undergraduate Medical Students' Perception of COVID-19 Vaccination. Vaccines (Basel) 2022; 10:vaccines10091464. [PMID: 36146542 PMCID: PMC9504072 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines10091464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2022] [Revised: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The objectives of this study were to obtain information on medical students’ attitudes toward COVID-19 vaccination and to identify the main barriers to its acceptance. We conducted an anonymous online survey on a sample of undergraduate medical students from one main Italian University. The questions were aimed at exploring their attitudes toward vaccination to prevent COVID-19, their perceptions of the risk/threat of COVID-19 and the factors associated with their attitudes toward COVID-19 vaccination. A high percentage of students in our sample stated that they had been vaccinated or that they intended to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 coronavirus. A total of 239 questionnaires were analyzed. Age, social, geographic and demographic characteristics, health conditions and interest in vaccination were recorded; 93% of the students declared that they encouraged vaccination and 83% stated that the reason was “Moral responsibility towards the community”. Four students had not yet been vaccinated, mainly because of “Contradictory information on efficacy and safety”. The Likert-type questions revealed high agreement on the importance of vaccination and whether it should be made mandatory (“indispensable tool” and “ethical duty” were cited to explain this position). The results show a high level of acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination among these medical undergraduates who, being halfway through their training and involved in clinical practice, are already in possession of specific scientific knowledge and, to a small extent, come from different areas of Italy.
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- Rosagemma Ciliberti
- Section History of Medicine and Bioethics, Health Science Department (DISSAL), University of Genoa, Via De Toni 12, 16132 Genova, Italy
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- Biostatistics Unit, Health Science Department (DISSAL), University of Genoa, Via Pastore 1, 16132 Genova, Italy
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- Section of Legal Medicine, Health Science Department (DISSAL), University of Genoa, Via De Toni 12, 16132 Genova, Italy
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- Section of Legal Medicine, Health Science Department (DISSAL), University of Genoa, Via De Toni 12, 16132 Genova, Italy
- IRCCS—Ospedale Policlinico San Martino Teaching Hospital, Largo R. Benzi 10, 16132 Genova, Italy
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- Section of Legal Medicine, Health Science Department (DISSAL), University of Genoa, Via De Toni 12, 16132 Genova, Italy
- IRCCS—Ospedale Policlinico San Martino Teaching Hospital, Largo R. Benzi 10, 16132 Genova, Italy
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- Section of Legal Medicine, Health Science Department (DISSAL), University of Genoa, Via De Toni 12, 16132 Genova, Italy
- IRCCS—Ospedale Policlinico San Martino Teaching Hospital, Largo R. Benzi 10, 16132 Genova, Italy
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Mahmud S, Mohsin M, Hossain S, Islam MM, Muyeed A. The acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine at early stage of development and approval: A global systematic review and meta-analysis. Heliyon 2022; 8:e10728. [PMID: 36168558 PMCID: PMC9499991 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e10728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2021] [Revised: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 09/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Background Vaccination seems to be the most effective way to prevent and control the spread of COVID-19, a disease that has adversely impacted the lives of over 7 billion people across the globe. Vaccine hesitancy represents an important threat to combat infectious diseases worldwide. This study aims to inspect the COVID-19 vaccine acceptance rate worldwide and the regional variation of the acceptance rates among the general population and healthcare workers across different territories of the world. In addition, it compares the vaccine acceptance rates between the pre- and post-vaccine approval periods. Method A comprehensive systematic review was conducted using PRISMA statements. After quality evaluation, the data from eligible studies were analyzed using the random effect model. Q-test and I2 statistics were used to search for heterogeneity. The publication bias was assessed by using Egger’s test and funnel plot. Results The combined COVID-19 vaccine acceptance rate among the general population and healthcare workers (n = 1,581,562) was estimated at 62.79% (95% CI: 58.98–66.60). The acceptance rate substantially decreased from 66.29% (95% CI: 61.24–71.35) to 56.69% (95% CI: 48.68–64.71) among the general population from the pre-to post-vaccine approval periods but remained almost constant at 58.25% (95% CI: 46.52–69.97) among healthcare workers. The acceptance rates also varied in different regions of the world. The highest acceptance rate was found in the South-East Asia region at 70.18% (95% CI: 58.12–82.25) and the lowest was found in African Region at 39.51% (95% CI: 23.42–55.59). Conclusion Low COVID-19 vaccine acceptance rate might be a massive barrier to controlling the pandemic. More research is needed to address the responsible factors influencing the low global rate of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance. Integrated global efforts are required to remove the barriers.
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- Sultan Mahmud
- Institute of Statistical Research and Training, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Institute of Statistical Research and Training, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Institute of Statistical Research and Training, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Institute of Statistical Research and Training, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Statistics, Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University, Trishal, Mymensingh-2224, Bangladesh
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Storer E, Sarafian I, Torre C, Vallerani S, Franchi E. COVID-19 vaccination campaigns and the production of mistrust among Roma and migrant populations in Italy. BMJ Glob Health 2022. [PMCID: PMC9462129 DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2022-009537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Achieving high rates of COVID-19 vaccination has become central to a return to normalcy in a post-pandemic world. Accordingly, exceptional measures, such as the regulation of immunity through vaccine passports and restrictions that distinguished between vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals, became a feature of vaccination campaigns in certain G7 countries. Such policies stand in tension with recent supranational European Union policies that seek to build inclusion and trust through engaging minoritised groups in vaccine campaigns. To explore this tension, we present novel ethnographic data produced with migrant and Roma communities in Italy. Our evidence suggests that under restrictive measures, many within these groups initially described as ‘vaccine hesitant’ have accepted a vaccine. Yet, rather than indicating successful civic engagement, we find that vaccine acceptance was tied to deepening mistrust in science and the state. Considering the structural socioeconomic, historical and cultural elements informing people’s vaccination choices, we propose a shift in emphasis towards equitable principles of engagement.
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Bhattacharya O, Siddiquea BN, Shetty A, Afroz A, Billah B. COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among pregnant women: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e061477. [PMID: 35981769 PMCID: PMC9393853 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-061477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to estimate the vaccines' acceptance level and to find the factors influencing pregnant women's vaccination decisions, with the goal of assisting in the development of interventions and promoting more research in this area. DESIGN Systematic review and meta-analysis. DATA SOURCES MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL and PubMed. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Studies providing any kind of quantitative assessment of overall COVID-19 vaccination acceptance among pregnant women in any country or region across the globe. DATA EXTRACTION AND SYNTHESIS The pooled prevalence of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among pregnant women was calculated using the random-effects model. Subgroup (sensitivity) analysis was performed to determine the overall COVID-19 vaccine acceptance level to understand the sources of substantial heterogeneity. RESULTS Out of the 375 studies identified, 17 studies from four continents assessing 25 147 participants (pregnant women) were included in this study. Among the participants, only 49% (95% CI 42% to 56%, p<0.001) had COVID-19 vaccine acceptance. High-income countries (47%; 95% CI 38% to 55%, p<0.001), participants with fewer than 12 years of education (38%; 95% CI 19% to 58%, p<0.001) and multiparous women (48%; 95% CI 31% to 66%, p<0.001) had lower COVID-19 vaccine acceptance. Overall heterogeneity was high (I2 ≥98%), and publication bias was present (p<0.001). A very weak positive correlation between COVID-19 knowledge and COVID-19 vaccine acceptance was observed (r=0.164; 95% CI -0.946 to 0.972; p=0.8359). CONCLUSION Overall, COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among pregnant women was low across the studies and considerably low among some specific subgroups of participants. These research findings have implications for the development of effective interventions that could increase the COVID-19 vaccine acceptance level among pregnant women to attain herd immunity. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42021277754.
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- Oashe Bhattacharya
- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Centre of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Population and Global Health,The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Community Health Resources, Globalization, Trust in Science, and Voting as Predictors of COVID-19 Vaccination Rates: A Global Study with Implications for Vaccine Adherence. Vaccines (Basel) 2022; 10:vaccines10081343. [PMID: 36016231 PMCID: PMC9416245 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines10081343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2022] [Revised: 08/13/2022] [Accepted: 08/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The COVID-19 global pandemic requires, not only an adequate supply of, but public adherence to safe and effective vaccinations. This study analyzes the human and economic resources and political and public attitudinal factors that influence widely varying country-level coronavirus vaccination rates. Using data on up to 95 countries, we found that countries’ strength of community health training and research (CHTR), education index, globalization, and vaccine supply are associated with a greater COVID-19 vaccination rate. In a separate analysis, certain political factors, and public attitudes (perceived government effectiveness, government fiscal decentralization, trust in science, and parliamentary voter turnout) predicted vaccination rates. Perceived corruption and actual freedoms (political rights and civil liberties) related to vaccination rates in prior studies were not significantly predictive when controlling for the above factors. The results confirm our prior findings on the importance of CHTR resources for increasing COVID-19 vaccination rates. They also suggest that to motivate vaccine adherence countries need, not only an adequate vaccine supply (which depends on a country having either its own resources or effective global political, social, and economic connections) and community health workforce training and research, but also a population that trusts in science, and is actively engaged in the political process.
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Factors Affecting Perceived Effectiveness of Government Response towards COVID-19 Vaccination in Occidental Mindoro, Philippines. Healthcare (Basel) 2022; 10:healthcare10081483. [PMID: 36011139 PMCID: PMC9407988 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10081483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Revised: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused several developing countries to fall behind on vaccination at the onset of the pandemic, thus affecting the mobility of easing restrictions and lowering virus transmission. The current study integrated the Protection Motivation Theory (PMT) and extended the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) to evaluate factors affecting the perceived effectiveness of government response towards COVID-19 vaccination in Occidental Mindoro. A total of 400 respondents from the municipalities of Occidental Mindoro answered the online questionnaires, which contained 61 questions. This study outlined the relationship between the dependent and independent variables using structural equation modeling (SEM). The results indicated that knowledge of COVID-19 vaccination had significant direct effects on its perceived severity. Subjective standards had significant adverse effects on willingness to follow. In addition, perceived behavioral control was discovered to impact willingness to follow positively. It also showed that perceived government response was significantly affected by adaptive behavior and actual behavior regarding the perceived government response. Meanwhile, it was found that the perceived government response had significant effects on perceived effectiveness. The current study is one of the first to study the factors that affect the perceived effectiveness of government response toward COVID- 19 vaccination.
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Jeon YJ, Lee Y, Yang JS, Park YS, Jung SJ. Physical and mental health characteristics related to trust in and intention to receive COVID-19 vaccination: results from a Korean community-based longitudinal study. Epidemiol Health 2022; 44:e2022064. [PMID: 35940179 PMCID: PMC9943634 DOI: 10.4178/epih.e2022064] [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: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to explore factors affecting attitudes toward coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination, including socio-demographic characteristics and mental health status during the pandemic. METHODS This study analyzed responses from 1,768 participants who were originally included in a community cohort study and responded to 3 online surveys related to COVID-19 (March 2020 to March 2021). The k-means method was used to cluster trust in and intention to receive COVID-19 vaccination. Baseline (2013-2018) socio-demographic characteristics, physical health status, and depressive symptoms were analyzed as exposure variables, and current mental health status was included in the analyses. RESULTS Almost half of all participants were classified into the moderate trust and high intention cluster (n=838, 47.4%); those with high trust and high intention accounted only for 16.9%. They tended to be older, had high-income levels, and engaged in regular physical activity at baseline (p<0.05), and their sleep quality and psychological resilience were relatively high compared to other groups. CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that more efforts are required to enhance the perceived need for and trust in COVID-19 vaccination.
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- Ye Jin Jeon
- Department of Public Health, Graduate School, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Public Health, Graduate School, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Health Studies, Haverford College, Haverford, PA, USA
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- Department of Public Health, Graduate School, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea,Department of Preventive Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea,Correspondence: Sun Jae Jung Department of Preventive Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Korea E-mail:
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Andreas M, Iannizzi C, Bohndorf E, Monsef I, Piechotta V, Meerpohl JJ, Skoetz N. Interventions to increase COVID-19 vaccine uptake: a scoping review. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2022; 8:CD015270. [PMID: 35920693 PMCID: PMC9347311 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd015270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND Vaccines are effective in preventing severe COVID-19, a disease for which few treatments are available and which can lead to disability or death. Widespread vaccination against COVID-19 may help protect those not yet able to get vaccinated. In addition, new and vaccine-resistant mutations of SARS-CoV-2 may be less likely to develop if the spread of COVID-19 is limited. Different vaccines are now widely available in many settings. However, vaccine hesitancy is a serious threat to the goal of nationwide vaccination in many countries and poses a substantial threat to population health. This scoping review maps interventions aimed at increasing COVID-19 vaccine uptake and decreasing COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. OBJECTIVES To scope the existing research landscape on interventions to enhance the willingness of different populations to be vaccinated against COVID-19, increase COVID-19 vaccine uptake, or decrease COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, and to map the evidence according to addressed populations and intervention categories. SEARCH METHODS We searched Cochrane COVID-19 Study Register, Web of Science (Science Citation Index Expanded and Emerging Sources Citation Index), WHO COVID-19 Global literature on coronavirus disease, PsycINFO, and CINAHL to 11 October 2021. SELECTION CRITERIA We included studies that assess the impact of interventions implemented to enhance the willingness of different populations to be vaccinated against COVID-19, increase vaccine uptake, or decrease COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. We included randomised controlled trials (RCTs), non-randomised studies of intervention (NRSIs), observational studies and case studies with more than 100 participants. Furthermore, we included systematic reviews and meta-analyses. We did not limit the scope of the review to a specific population or to specific outcomes assessed. We excluded interventions addressing hesitancy towards vaccines for diseases other than COVID-19. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Data were analysed according to a protocol uploaded to the Open Science Framework. We used an interactive scoping map to visualise the results of our scoping review. We mapped the identified interventions according to pre-specified intervention categories, that were adapted to better fit the evidence. The intervention categories were: communication interventions, policy interventions, educational interventions, incentives (both financial and non-financial), interventions to improve access, and multidimensional interventions. The study outcomes were also included in the mapping. Furthermore, we mapped the country in which the study was conducted, the addressed population, and whether the design was randomised-controlled or not. MAIN RESULTS We included 96 studies in the scoping review, 35 of which are ongoing and 61 studies with published results. We did not identify any relevant systematic reviews. For an overview, please see the interactive scoping map (https://tinyurl.com/2p9jmx24) STUDIES WITH PUBLISHED RESULTS Of the 61 studies with published results, 46 studies were RCTs and 15 NRSIs. The interventions investigated in the studies were heterogeneous with most studies testing communication strategies to enhance COVID-19 vaccine uptake. Most studies assessed the willingness to get vaccinated as an outcome. The majority of studies were conducted in English-speaking high-income countries. Moreover, most studies investigated digital interventions in an online setting. Populations that were addressed were diverse. For example, studies targeted healthcare workers, ethnic minorities in the USA, students, soldiers, at-risk patients, or the general population. ONGOING STUDIES Of the 35 ongoing studies, 29 studies are RCTs and six NRSIs. Educational and communication interventions were the most used types of interventions. The majority of ongoing studies plan to assess vaccine uptake as an outcome. Again, the majority of studies are being conducted in English-speaking high-income countries. In contrast to the studies with published results, most ongoing studies will not be conducted online. Addressed populations range from minority populations in the USA to healthcare workers or students. Eleven ongoing studies have estimated completion dates in 2022. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS: We were able to identify and map a variety of heterogeneous interventions for increasing COVID-19 vaccine uptake or decreasing vaccine hesitancy. Our results demonstrate that this is an active field of research with 61 published studies and 35 studies still ongoing. This review gives a comprehensive overview of interventions to increase COVID-19 vaccine uptake and can be the foundation for subsequent systematic reviews on the effectiveness of interventions to increase COVID-19 vaccine uptake. A research gap was shown for studies conducted in low and middle-income countries and studies investigating policy interventions and improved access, as well as for interventions addressing children and adolescents. As COVID-19 vaccines become more widely available, these populations and interventions should not be neglected in research. AUTHORS CONCLUSIONS We were able to identify and map a variety of heterogeneous interventions for increasing COVID-19 vaccine uptake or decreasing vaccine hesitancy. Our results demonstrate that this is an active field of research with 61 published studies and 35 studies still ongoing. This review gives a comprehensive overview of interventions to increase COVID-19 vaccine uptake and can be the foundation for subsequent systematic reviews on the effectiveness of interventions to increase COVID-19 vaccine uptake. A research gap was shown for studies conducted in low and middle-income countries and studies investigating policy interventions and improved access, as well as for interventions addressing children and adolescents. As COVID-19 vaccines become more widely available, these populations and interventions should not be neglected in research.
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- Marike Andreas
- Cochrane Haematology, Department I of Internal Medicine, Center for Integrated Oncology Aachen Bonn Cologne Duesseldorf, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Cochrane Haematology, Department I of Internal Medicine, Center for Integrated Oncology Aachen Bonn Cologne Duesseldorf, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Cochrane Haematology, Department I of Internal Medicine, Center for Integrated Oncology Aachen Bonn Cologne Duesseldorf, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Department I of Internal Medicine, Center for Integrated Oncology Aachen Bonn Cologne Duesseldorf, Cochrane Haematology, Cologne, Germany
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- Cochrane Haematology, Department I of Internal Medicine, Center for Integrated Oncology Aachen Bonn Cologne Duesseldorf, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Institute for Evidence in Medicine (for Cochrane Germany Foundation), Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Cochrane Haematology, Department I of Internal Medicine, Center for Integrated Oncology Aachen Bonn Cologne Duesseldorf, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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Mouter N, Boxebeld S, Kessels R, van Wijhe M, de Wit A, Lambooij M, van Exel J. Public Preferences for Policies to Promote COVID-19 Vaccination Uptake: A Discrete Choice Experiment in The Netherlands. VALUE IN HEALTH : THE JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR PHARMACOECONOMICS AND OUTCOMES RESEARCH 2022; 25:1290-1297. [PMID: 35527162 PMCID: PMC9069307 DOI: 10.1016/j.jval.2022.03.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2021] [Revised: 02/18/2022] [Accepted: 03/13/2022] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The COVID-19 pandemic forms an unprecedented public health, economic, and social crisis. Uptake of vaccination is critical for controlling the pandemic. Nevertheless, vaccination hesitancy is considerable, requiring policies to promote uptake. We investigate Dutch citizens' preferences for policies that aim to promote vaccination through facilitating choice of vaccination, profiling it as the norm, making vaccination more attractive through rewards, or punishing people who reject vaccination. METHODS We conducted a discrete choice experiment in which 747 respondents were asked to choose between policies to promote vaccination uptake and their impacts on the number of deaths, people with permanent health problems, households with income loss, and a tax increase. RESULTS Respondents generally had a negative preference for policies that promote vaccination. They particularly disliked policies that punish those who reject the vaccine and were more favorable toward policies that reward vaccination, such as awarding additional rights to vaccinated individuals through vaccination passports. Respondents who reject vaccination were in general much more negative about the policy options than respondents who consider accepting the vaccine. Nevertheless, vaccination passports are supported by both respondents who accept the vaccine, those who reject vaccination, and those who are unsure about vaccination. CONCLUSIONS This study provides concrete directions for governments attempting to increase the vaccination uptake in ways that are supported by the public. Our results could encourage policy makers to focus on policy options that make vaccination easier and reward people who take the vaccine, as especially the implementation of vaccination passports was supported.
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- Niek Mouter
- Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management, Transport and Logistics Group, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Health Economics, Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management, Erasmus Centre for Health Economics Rotterdam, and Erasmus Choice Modelling Centre, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Data Analytics and Digitalization, School of Business and Economics, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands; Department of Economics, City Campus, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Science and Environment, Roskilde University, Roskilde, Denmark
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- Center for Nutrition, Prevention and Health Services, National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, Bilthoven, The Netherlands; University Medical Center Utrecht, Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Center for Nutrition, Prevention and Health Services, National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, Bilthoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Health Economics, Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management, Erasmus Centre for Health Economics Rotterdam, and Erasmus Choice Modelling Centre, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Lee H, Choe YJ, Kim S, Cho HK, Choi EH, Lee J, Bae H, Choi SR, You M. Attitude and Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccine in Parents and Adolescents: A Nationwide Survey. J Adolesc Health 2022; 71:164-171. [PMID: 35718652 PMCID: PMC9212673 DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2022.05.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2021] [Revised: 04/28/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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PURPOSE Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines are currently authorized for emergency use in adolescents aged 12-17 years; however, there is concern and uncertainty regarding the safety and necessity of COVID-19 vaccination. A survey was carried out to assess the attitudes and acceptance towards vaccination in adolescents. METHODS A nationwide web-based survey was conducted among adolescents aged 12-17 years and their parents between June 29 and July 8, 2021 on a platform provided by the Ministry of Education. RESULTS A total of 341,326 parents and 272,914 adolescents participated in this study. Intention for vaccination was 69.1% for adolescents, and 72.2% of parents reported they would recommend vaccination for their child. Among adolescents, perception of safety (odds ratio [OR] 4.09, 95% confidence interval [CI] 3.95-4.22), effectiveness (OR 2.24, 95% CI 2.17-2.32), and risk-benefit (OR 1.75, 95% CI 1.72-1.78) had the highest impact on intention for vaccination. Also, perceived risk (OR 1.14, 95% CI 1.12-1.17), severity (OR 1.12, 95% CI 1.10-1.13) for COVID-19 infection, self-health perception (OR 1.12, 95%, CI 1.10-1.14) and recent vaccination of childhood vaccines (OR 1.25, 95% CI 1.19-1.32) were related to intention for COVID-19 vaccination. On the other hand, self-perceived knowledge (OR 0.96, 95% 0.95-0.98) was related to vaccine hesitancy. Gender or school district did not influence intention for COVID-19 vaccination in adolescents. DISCUSSION Decisions on COVID-19 vaccination for adolescents should be a shared process between adolescents, parents, and physicians based on updated information on safety and effectiveness.
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- Hyunju Lee
- Department of Pediatrics, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea,Department of Pediatrics, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Graduate School of Public Health, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Gachon University College of Medicine, Gil Medical Center, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea,Department of Pediatrics, Seoul National University Children's Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Immunization, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Cheongju, Korea
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- Division of Immunization, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Cheongju, Korea
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- Division of Immunization, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Cheongju, Korea
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Graduate School of Public Health, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea.
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Lo Moro G, Scaioli G, Bert F, Zacchero AL, Minutiello E, Siliquini R. Exploring the Relationship between COVID-19 Vaccine Refusal and Belief in Fake News and Conspiracy Theories: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study in Italy. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19159350. [PMID: 35954711 PMCID: PMC9368531 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19159350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2022] [Revised: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 07/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has been accompanied by an infodemic, which includes fake news (FNs) and conspiracy theories (CTs), and which may worsen vaccine refusal (VR), thus hindering the control of the transmission. This study primarily aimed to assess COVID-19 VR in Italy and its relationship with belief in FNs/CTs. Secondarily, it explored the conviction in FNs and CTs and associated variables. An online cross-sectional study was conducted in Italy (2021). The primary outcome was VR and secondary outcomes were FN misclassification score (0% to 100%: higher score means higher misclassification) and CT belief score (1 to 5: higher score means higher agreement). There were 1517 participants; 12.3% showed VR. The median FN and CT scores were: 46.7% (IQR = 40–56.7%) and 2.8 (IQR = 2.2–3.4). Age, education, FN, and CT scores had significant associations with VR. Education, economic situation, health and e-health literacy showed significant relationships with secondary outcomes. Study/work background had a significant association only with the FN score. FN and CT scores were associated. This work estimated a VR lower than before the first COVID-19 vaccine approval. The relationship between VR and FN/CT belief represents a new scenario, suggesting the need for planning effective strategies to tackle FNs and CTs to implement successful vaccination campaigns.
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- Giuseppina Lo Moro
- Department of Public Health Sciences and Pediatrics, University of Turin, 10126 Turin, Italy; (G.L.M.); (G.S.); (A.L.Z.); (E.M.); (R.S.)
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- Department of Public Health Sciences and Pediatrics, University of Turin, 10126 Turin, Italy; (G.L.M.); (G.S.); (A.L.Z.); (E.M.); (R.S.)
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- Department of Public Health Sciences and Pediatrics, University of Turin, 10126 Turin, Italy; (G.L.M.); (G.S.); (A.L.Z.); (E.M.); (R.S.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-0116705816
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- Department of Public Health Sciences and Pediatrics, University of Turin, 10126 Turin, Italy; (G.L.M.); (G.S.); (A.L.Z.); (E.M.); (R.S.)
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- Department of Public Health Sciences and Pediatrics, University of Turin, 10126 Turin, Italy; (G.L.M.); (G.S.); (A.L.Z.); (E.M.); (R.S.)
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- Department of Public Health Sciences and Pediatrics, University of Turin, 10126 Turin, Italy; (G.L.M.); (G.S.); (A.L.Z.); (E.M.); (R.S.)
- AOU City of Health and Science of Turin, 10126 Turin, Italy
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Background: COVID19 vaccine rejection is a global issue that most developing countries face. A study of COVID-19 vaccine preference among Al-Zahraa University female students will pave the way to resolving the issue of vaccine rejection among students. Vaccine hesitation refers to a delay in accepting or refusing immunization despite the fact that vaccination services are readily available. Students' preferences and refusals of the COVID19 vaccine were evaluated to determine the reasons for their decisions. Methods: This study involved 198 students from Al-Zahraa University for women. An observational cross-sectional study was conducted at Al-Zahraa University in Karbala, Iraq, to find out which Health and Medical Technology students preferred the COVID19 vaccine. Tests based on statistics made use of frequency and rate data. Results: Most students (95%) were over the age of 19. The COVID-19 vaccine was rejected by 138 people (70.4%). A total of 43 students (28.5%) believed that the COVID19 vaccine may not be completely safe. 49.3% of students were not aware of the differences between the various types of vaccines. Pfizer was the most preferred by 64 (34.8%), AstraZeneca by 17 (9.2%), and Chinse-Sinovac by only 11 (6%). 20 students (16.4%) believed that with the vaccine they could return to life as it was before the COVID-19 pandemic. Covid-19 vaccine acceptance among Al-Zahara University students may be low in part because of myths, and partly because of the fear of side-effects associated with the vaccine. Conclusion: Information about COVID-19 vaccines should be transparently communicated to the media by health authorities to help the public make informed decisions.
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- Hassan Hadi Al Kazzaz
- Medical and Health Technology College, Al- Zahra University for Women, Karbala, Karbala, Iraq
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Zatti A, Riva N. Bayesian subjectivism and psychosocial attitude toward COVID-19 vaccines. F1000Res 2022; 11:703. [PMID: 37408770 PMCID: PMC10318375 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.121906.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2024] Open
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Background: People resistant to vaccination against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic have been counted in almost all countries worldwide. This anti-scientific subjectivity attitude could be explained by assuming as background the individual probability theory originally elaborated by the statistical school of de Finetti. Methods: This research method is based on a sample of 613 subjects from European countries who completed a questionnaire on attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccinations. On a six-value scale, a questionnaire investigated knowledge, assessments, degree of confidence, level of fear, anguish, and anger. Some items proposed an imaginary bet on the probability of not getting sick to deepen the possible presence of subjectivist assumptions about pandemics. Results: 50.4% were against vaccines and 52.5% against the so-called "Green Pass". Results of t-tests and correlations and stepwise regressions indicate that the sample's reasons for opposing vaccination are related to an ego centred vision of the values that assign minor, if any, confidence to authority. Conclusions: This result supports the conclusion that No Vax decisions are more based on subjectivist probabilistic assumptions, thus in line with the significant social trend called "individualism".
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- Alberto Zatti
- Social and Human Sciences, University of Bergamo, Bergamo, Italy, 24129, Italy
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- Social and Human Sciences, University of Bergamo, Bergamo, Italy, 24129, Italy
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Bianchi FP, Stefanizzi P, Brescia N, Lattanzio S, Martinelli A, Tafuri S. COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy in Italian healthcare workers: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Expert Rev Vaccines 2022; 21:1289-1300. [PMID: 35757890 DOI: 10.1080/14760584.2022.2093723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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INTRODUCTION As for other vaccines, vaccination hesitancy may be a determining factor in the success (or otherwise) of the COVID-19 immunization campaign in healthcare workers (HCWs). AREAS COVERED To estimate the proportion of HCWs in Italy who expressed COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, we conducted a systematic review of the relevant literature and a meta-analysis. Determinants of vaccine compliance and options suggested by these studies to address vaccine hesitancy among HCWs were also analyzed. Seventeen studies were included in the meta-analysis and systematic review, selected from scientific articles available in the MEDLINE/PubMed, Google Scholar and Scopus databases between January 1, 2020 and January 25, 2022. The vaccine hesitancy rate among HCWs was 13.1% (95%CI: 6.9-20.9%). The vaccine hesitancy rate among HCWs investigated before and during the vaccination campaign was 18.2% (95%CI=12.8-24.2%) and 8.9% (95%CI=3.4-16.6%), respectively. That main reasons for vaccine hesitation were lack of information about vaccination, opinion that the vaccine is unsafe, and fear of adverse events. EXPERT OPINION Despite strategies to achieve a greater willingness to immunize in this category, mandatory vaccination appears to be one of the most important measures that can guarantee the protection of HCWs and the patients they care for.
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- Department of Biomedical Science and Human Oncology, Aldo Moro University of Bari
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- Department of Biomedical Science and Human Oncology, Aldo Moro University of Bari
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- Department of Biomedical Science and Human Oncology, Aldo Moro University of Bari
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- Department of Biomedical Science and Human Oncology, Aldo Moro University of Bari
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- Department of Biomedical Science and Human Oncology, Aldo Moro University of Bari
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Do Vaccination Attitudes Mediate the Link between Critical Consciousness and COVID-19 Vaccination Behaviour? A Cross-Sectional Study. SUSTAINABILITY 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/su14137623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Critical consciousness development represents a building block in the formation of health-related attitudes and behaviours. One of the most studied health-related behaviours in the previous year is COVID-19 vaccination behaviour. The present study examines critical consciousness, COVID-19 vaccination attitudes and vaccination behaviour in a consistent sample of young adults (N = 1185). Participants were residents of Romania, aged 18 to 41 years. The Critical Consciousness Scale—Short Form (CCS-S) and the Vaccination Attitudes Examination (VAX) Scale were used. The results demonstrate the mediating role of two types of vaccination attitude—lack of confidence in the promoted vaccine benefits and worries about unforeseen effects—in the relationship between critical reflection and vaccination behaviour. Communication is fundamental in an initiative aimed at changing behaviour. When shaping a health-related campaign, communication and dialogue must be horizontal and characterised by empathy and mutual recognition to determine favourable health-related behaviour.
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Chen Y, Zhang MX, Lin XQ, Wu H, Tung TH, Zhu JS. COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy between teachers and students in a college, a cross-sectional study in China. Hum Vaccin Immunother 2022; 18:2082171. [PMID: 35687077 PMCID: PMC9621023 DOI: 10.1080/21645515.2022.2082171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Studies have identified teacher effects on students’ attitudes. This study explored the differences in and associations between teachers’ and students’ COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, and the factors that affect it. A population-based self-administered online survey was conducted to evaluate the COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy of teachers and students in a college in Taizhou, China. A total of 835 valid questionnaires were obtained. All data were analyzed using IBM SPSS statistics 26.0 software. The proportions of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy for teachers and students were 31.7%, and 23.8%, respectively. In the binary logistic regression analysis, teachers who perceived the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine as low (OR = 6.794 , 95%CI: 1.701–27.143), did not pay continuous attention to the vaccine news (OR = 3.498, 95%CI: 1.150–10.640), and suffered chronic diseases (OR = 2.659, 95%CI: 1.135–6.227) were more likely to hesitate to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The group of students who perceived the COVID-19 vaccine safety as being low (OR = 1.805, 95%CI: 1.094–2.979) were more hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine. While both teachers and students were hesitant about the COVID-19 vaccine, teachers were found to be more so. Perceptions regarding the safety of COVID-19 vaccines, attention to and awareness of vaccine news, and chronic medical conditions were the main factors that influenced the hesitation regarding COVID-19 vaccines. Therefore, students’ vaccine hesitancy may depend largely on the perceptions of the vaccine’s safety rather than teachers’ vaccine hesitancy.
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- Yan Chen
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, Zhejiang, China
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- Medicine Center, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou Medical UniversityEvidence-Based, Linhai, Zhejiang, China.,Public Laboratory, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, Zhejiang, China
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- Medicine Center, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou Medical UniversityEvidence-Based, Linhai, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, Zhejiang, China
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