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Ko M, Kim S, Choi SK, Shin SH, Lee YK, Kwon Y. Comparative safety of monovalent and bivalent mRNA COVID-19 booster vaccines in adolescents aged 12 to 17 years in the Republic of Korea. Osong Public Health Res Perspect 2024; 15:364-374. [PMID: 38988090 PMCID: PMC11391368 DOI: 10.24171/j.phrp.2024.0081] [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: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 04/21/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND This study analyzed the safety of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) bivalent and monovalent booster vaccines, including the frequency of adverse events (AEs) such as myocarditis and pericarditis, in adolescents aged 12 to 17 years in the Republic of Korea. We aimed to share the safety profile of the COVID-19 bivalent vaccine booster doses. METHODS We analyzed the frequencies of AEs reported to the COVID-19 vaccination management system (CVMS) or self-reported through the text message survey (TMS). Diagnostic eligibility and causality with vaccines were compared using odds ratios (ORs) by vaccine type, and incidence rates per 100,000 person-days were calculated for confirmed cases of myocarditis and pericarditis following monovalent and bivalent booster doses. RESULTS In the CVMS, the AE reporting rate (per 100,000 doses) was lower after the bivalent booster (66.5) than after the monovalent booster (264.6). Among the AEs reported for both monovalent and bivalent vaccines 98.3% were non-serious and 1.7% were serious. According to the TMS, both local and systemic AEs were reported less frequently after the bivalent vaccination than after the monovalent vaccination in adolescents aged 12 to 17 years (p<0.001). The incidence rates per 100,000 person-days for confirmed myocarditis/pericarditis following monovalent and bivalent booster doses were 0.03 and 0.05, respectively; this difference was not statistically significant (OR, 1.797; 95% confidence interval, 0.210-15.386). CONCLUSION AEs in 12- to 17-year-olds following the bivalent booster were less frequent than those following the monovalent booster in the Republic of Korea, and no major safety issues were identified. However, the reporting rates for AEs were low.
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- Mijeong Ko
- Capital Regional Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Bureau of Public Health Emergency Preparedness, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
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- Honam Regional Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Compensation and Support Center for COVID-19 Vaccine Injury, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
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- Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
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- Bureau of Public Health Emergency Preparedness, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
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Guarducci G, Mereu G, Golinelli D, Galletti G, Gemmi F, Cartocci A, Holczer N, Bacci L, Sergi A, Messina G, Mari V, Nante N. Factors Influencing the Healthcare Workers' Willingness to Receive the COVID-19 Booster Dose in Tuscany (Italy). Vaccines (Basel) 2023; 11:1751. [PMID: 38140156 PMCID: PMC10748028 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines11121751] [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: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The World Health Organization has defined vaccine hesitancy as behavior influenced by several factors, including trust in the vaccine itself or its provider or the perceived need for vaccination. The aim of this study was to investigate the factors influencing the willingness to receive the COVID-19 vaccine among the employees and healthcare professionals of the Central Tuscany Local Health Authority (CT-LHA) in Italy. METHODS From July to October 2022, a cross-sectional study was conducted. An online questionnaire was administered to 7000 employees of the CT-LHA. The questionnaire analyzed the factors that influenced receiving the booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The sample was stratified by gender, age, type of occupation (healthcare or non-healthcare workers), and seniority. Incomplete questionnaires were excluded. A chi-squared test was performed through STATA. The significance level was set at 95%. RESULTS Of the questionnaires administered, 1885 (26.9%) questionnaires were eligible for the study. In the previous vaccination campaign, the healthcare workers (HCWs) considered the vaccine used by CT-LHA as safe, in contrast to non-healthcare workers (N-HCWs), who considered it less secure (p < 0.05). The HCWs showed a higher propensity for vaccine safety to receive the booster dose than N-HCWs. N-HCWs appeared to be less affected by an updated booster dose than HCWs (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The factors studied appear to influence HCWs differently from N-HCWs. Both HCWs and N-HCWs would choose an upgraded mRNA vaccine for the booster dose.
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- Giovanni Guarducci
- Post Graduate School of Public Health, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy; (D.G.); (G.M.); (N.N.)
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- Department of Technical Health Professions, Central Tuscany Local Health Authority, 50121 Florence, Italy;
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- Post Graduate School of Public Health, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy; (D.G.); (G.M.); (N.N.)
- Department of Molecular and Developmental Medicine, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy
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- Quality and Equity Unit, Regional Health Agency of Tuscany, 50141 Florence, Italy; (G.G.); (F.G.)
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- Quality and Equity Unit, Regional Health Agency of Tuscany, 50141 Florence, Italy; (G.G.); (F.G.)
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- Department of Medical Biotechnologies, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy;
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- General Direction, Central Tuscany Local Health Authority, 50121 Florence, Italy (V.M.)
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- Web Communication and Promotion, Central Tuscany Local Health Authority, 50121 Florence, Italy;
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- Healthcare Management, Central Tuscany Local Health Authority, 50121 Florence, Italy;
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- Post Graduate School of Public Health, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy; (D.G.); (G.M.); (N.N.)
- Department of Molecular and Developmental Medicine, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy
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- General Direction, Central Tuscany Local Health Authority, 50121 Florence, Italy (V.M.)
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- Post Graduate School of Public Health, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy; (D.G.); (G.M.); (N.N.)
- Department of Molecular and Developmental Medicine, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy
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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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Yamin D, Yechezkel M, Arbel R, Beckenstein T, Sergienko R, Duskin-Bitan H, Yaron S, Peretz A, Netzer D, Shmueli E. Safety of monovalent and bivalent BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine boosters in at-risk populations in Israel: a large-scale, retrospective, self-controlled case series study. THE LANCET. INFECTIOUS DISEASES 2023; 23:1130-1142. [PMID: 37352878 DOI: 10.1016/s1473-3099(23)00207-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND COVID-19 continues to be a major health threat, particularly among at-risk groups, including individuals aged 60 years or older and people with particular medical conditions. Nevertheless, the absence of sufficient vaccine safety information is one of the key contributors to vaccine refusal. We aimed to assess the short-term safety profile of the BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine booster doses. METHODS In this self-controlled case series study, we used a database of members of the largest health-care organisation in Israel. We analysed the medical records of individuals at risk of COVID-19 complications who had received two doses of the monovalent BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (tozinameran, Pfizer-BioNTech) as their primary course of vaccination and then also received BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine boosters between July 30, 2021, and Nov 28, 2022, as a monovalent first or second booster, or as a bivalent first, second, or third booster, or a combination of these. We included individuals who had active membership of the health-care organisation and who were alive (excluding COVID-19 deaths) throughout the entire study period. We excluded individuals who, during the study period, were either not active Clalit Health Services members or died of non-COVID-19 causes, and those who were infected with COVID-19 during the 7-day period after vaccination. Individuals' at-risk status was assessed on the day before the baseline period started. The primary outcome was non-COVID-19 hospitalisation for 29 adverse events that might be associated with vaccination. For each adverse event, we compared the risk difference of hospitalisation during a 28-day pre-vaccination baseline period versus during a 28-day post-vaccination period, using a non-parametric percentile bootstrap method. FINDINGS Of the 3 574 243 members of the health-care organisation, 1 073 110 received a first monovalent booster, 394 251 received a second monovalent booster, and 123 084 received a bivalent first, second, or third booster. Overall, we found no indication of an elevated risk of non-COVID-19 hospitalisation following administration of any of the booster vaccines (risk difference in events per 100 000 individuals: first monovalent booster -37·1 [95% CI -49·8 to -24·2]; second monovalent booster -37·8 [-62·2 to -13·2]; and bivalent booster -18·7 [-53·6 to 15·4]). Except for extremely rare elevated risks after the first monovalent booster-of myocarditis (risk difference 0·7 events per 100 000 individuals [95% CI 0·3-1·3]), seizures (2·2 [0·4-4·1]), and thrombocytopenia (2·6 [0·7-4·7])-we found no safety signals in other adverse events, including ischaemic stroke. INTERPRETATION This study provides the necessary vaccine safety assurances for at-risk populations to receive timed roll-out booster vaccinations. These assurances could reduce vaccine hesitancy and increase the number of at-risk individuals who opt to become vaccinated, and thereby prevent the severe outcomes associated with COVID-19. FUNDING Israel Science Foundation and Israel Precision Medicine Partnership programme.
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- Dan Yamin
- Department of Industrial Engineering, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel; Centre for Combatting Pandemics, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Community Medical Services Division, Clalit Health Services, Tel Aviv, Israel; Maximizing Health Outcomes Research Lab, Sapir College, Sderot, Israel
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- Community Medical Services Division, Clalit Health Services, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Health Policy and Management, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beersheba, Israel
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- Community Medical Services Division, Clalit Health Services, Tel Aviv, Israel; Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel; Institute of Endocrinology, Rabin Medical Centre, Petach Tikva, Israel
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- Community Medical Services Division, Clalit Health Services, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Community Medical Services Division, Clalit Health Services, Tel Aviv, Israel; School of Public Health, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
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- Community Medical Services Division, Clalit Health Services, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel; MIT Media Lab, Cambridge, MA, USA
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Yechezkel M, Mofaz M, Painsky A, Patalon T, Gazit S, Shmueli E, Yamin D. Safety of the fourth COVID-19 BNT162b2 mRNA (second booster) vaccine: a prospective and retrospective cohort study. THE LANCET. RESPIRATORY MEDICINE 2023; 11:139-150. [PMID: 36410364 PMCID: PMC9889528 DOI: 10.1016/s2213-2600(22)00407-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2022] [Revised: 10/06/2022] [Accepted: 10/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND The effectiveness of the second BNT162b2 (Pfizer-BioNTech) mRNA COVID-19 booster vaccine dose (ie, fourth inoculation) is well established, but its safety has yet to be fully understood. The absence of sufficient vaccine safety information is one of the key contributors to vaccine hesitancy. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the safety profile of the second BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 booster vaccine using data from a retrospective cohort and a prospective cohort. METHODS To evaluate the safety profile of the second booster vaccine, we analysed its short-term effects and compared them to those of the first booster by using data from, first, a retrospective cohort of 250 000 random members of the second-largest health-care organisation in Israel (Maccabi Healthcare Services) and, second, a prospective cohort (the PerMed study) of 4698 participants from all across Israel. Individuals who were aged 18 years or older who received the second BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine booster during the vaccination campaign, from Dec 30, 2021, to July 22, 2022, were eligible for inclusion in the retrospective cohort analysis. To be included in the PerMed study, participants needed to be 18 years or older, members of Maccabi Healthcare Services at the time of enrolment, using their own smartphone, and be able to give informed consent by themselves. Participants from the prospective cohort received smartwatches, downloaded a dedicated mobile application, and granted access to their medical records. The smartwatches continuously monitored several physiological measures, including heart rate. For analysis of the prospective cohort data, we used the Kruskal-Wallis test to compare heart rate levels observed before and after vaccination. The mobile application collected daily self-reported questionnaires on local and systemic reactions. Medical records of the retrospective cohort were accessed to examine the occurrence of 25 potential adverse events, and we evaluated the risk differences between 42 days in the periods before and after vaccination in a pairwise method using non-parametric percentile bootstrap. FINDINGS The retrospective cohort included 94 169 participants who received the first booster and 17 814 who received the second booster. Comparing the 42 days before and after vaccination, the second booster was not associated with any of the 25 adverse events investigated, including myocardial infarction (risk difference, 2·25 events per 10 000 individuals [95% CI -3·93 to 8·98]) and Bell's Palsy (-1·68 events [-5·61 to 2·25]). None of the individuals was diagnosed with myocarditis or pericarditis following vaccination with the second booster. The prospective cohort included 1785 participants who received the first booster and 699 who received the second booster. We found no significant differences after inoculation with the first booster compared with the second booster (heart rate: day 2 [p=0·3], day 6 [p=0·89]; extent of self-reported reactions [p=0·06]). We found a significant increase in mean heart rate relative to that observed during the week before vaccination (baseline) levels during the first 3 days following the second booster (p<0·0001), peaking on day 2 (mean difference of 1·61 bpm [1·07 to 2·16] compared with baseline). Mean heart rate values returned to baseline levels by day 6 (-0·055 bpm [-0·56 to 0·45] compared with baseline). INTERPRETATION Both our retrospective and prospective analyses support the safety of the second booster, with our findings reflecting physicians' diagnoses, patients' objective physiological measures, and patients' subjective reactions. We believe this study provides safety assurances to the global population who are eligible to receive an additional COVID-19 booster inoculation. These assurances can help increase the number of high-risk individuals who opt to receive this booster vaccine and thereby prevent severe outcomes associated with COVID-19. FUNDING European Research Council (ERC).
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- Matan Yechezkel
- Department of Industrial Engineering, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Kahn Sagol Maccabi Research and Innovation Center, Maccabi Healthcare Services, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Kahn Sagol Maccabi Research and Innovation Center, Maccabi Healthcare Services, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel,Media Lab, MIT, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel; Center for Combatting Pandemics, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
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Ghare F, Meckawy R, Moore M, Lomazzi M. Determinants of Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccination in Healthcare and Public Health Professionals: A Review. Vaccines (Basel) 2023; 11:311. [PMID: 36851189 PMCID: PMC9961323 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines11020311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Vaccinations of healthcare workers (HCWs) aim to directly protect them from occupational diseases, and indirectly protect their patients and communities. However, studies increasingly highlight that HCWs can be vaccine hesitant. This review aims to analyze HCWs' and public health professionals' sentiments toward COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) vaccination and determinants across different countries. A search strategy was conducted in PubMed using keywords such as "COVID-19", "sentiment/acceptance", "healthcare workers", "vaccine hesitancy", and "influenza". A total of 56 articles were selected for in-depth analyses. The highest COVID-19 vaccination uptake was found in an Italian study (98.9%), and the lowest in Cyprus (30%). Older age, male gender, the medical profession, higher education level, presence of comorbidities, and previous influenza vaccination were associated with vaccine acceptance. Factors for low acceptance were perceived side effects of the vaccine, perceived lack of effectiveness and efficacy, and lack of information and knowledge. Factors for acceptance were knowledge, confidence in the vaccine, government, and health authorities, and increased perception of fear and susceptibility. All studies focused on healthcare providers; no studies focusing on public health professionals' sentiments could be found, indicating a gap in research that needs to be addressed. Interventions must be implemented with vaccination campaigns to improve COVID-19 vaccine acceptance.
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- Fathema Ghare
- World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA), Institute of Global Health, University of Geneva, Campus Biotech—G6, Chemin des Mines 9, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland
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- World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA), Institute of Global Health, University of Geneva, Campus Biotech—G6, Chemin des Mines 9, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland
- Public Health and Community Medicine Department, Alexandria Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Champollion Street, Al Attarin, Alexandria 21321, Egypt
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- World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA), Institute of Global Health, University of Geneva, Campus Biotech—G6, Chemin des Mines 9, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland
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- World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA), Institute of Global Health, University of Geneva, Campus Biotech—G6, Chemin des Mines 9, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland
- Institute of Global Health, University of Geneva, Campus Biotech—G6, Chemin des Mines 9, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland
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Alnatour D, Nassar RI, Salhi Y, Thiab S, Alsayed AR. Perception and attitudes toward COVID- 19 vaccines in Jordan: lessons for future pandemics. Pharm Pract (Granada) 2023; 21:2781. [PMID: 37090450 PMCID: PMC10117358 DOI: 10.18549/pharmpract.2023.1.2781] [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: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 04/25/2023] Open
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Objective This study aimed to assess Jordanians' perception and attitudes toward COVID-19 vaccines authorized for use in Jordan. Another objective was to evaluate the population's confidence in vaccine efficacy, their fears of the vaccines, and their perceptions and attitudes after vaccination. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted over four months (August 2021- December 2021) and included the general Jordanian population above 18 years old. Results A total of 398 participants were included in the study, with the majority (around 81.0%) received at least one dose of any of COVID-19 vaccines approved for use in Jordan. Most non-vaccinated participants (67.4%) were either unwilling to receive the COVID-19 vaccine or unsure. The main reasons for receiving the vaccine were: family protection, self-protection, global efforts to fight the virus and local restrictions, with some variability between vaccinated and non-vaccinated. The major reasons for fear of COVID-19 vaccines were limited research, vaccine effectiveness, and vaccine side effects. Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine was the most trusted vaccine by vaccinated and non-vaccinated participants (47.8% and 57.9%, respectively), and Oxford-AstraZeneca was the most feared by them (42.2% and 57.9%, respectively). Internet websites (>85.0%), social media platforms (>70.0%), relatives and friends (>69.0%), and news applications (>60.0%) were the major sources of information about the COVID-19 vaccines among participants. Conclusion Our results revealed that hesitation in receiving the vaccine remains a challenge in Jordan, as in other countries. The findings also show that participants, regardless of their vaccination status, had many concerns about the four types of vaccines approved for use in Jordan during the study conduction period. Moreover, the participants' perceptions and attitudes towards the vaccines were variable between vaccinated and non-vaccinated participants and were variable for the four types of vaccines.
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- Dalal Alnatour
- PharmD. Faculty of Pharmacy, Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan.
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- MSc. Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan.
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- PhD. Assistant Professor in Pharmaceutical Analysis, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan.
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- PhD. Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Applied Science Private University, Amman 11931-166, Jordan.
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Huang J, Jiang Z, Gu J, Yang Y, Yan Y, Gu X, Bai Y, Liang Y. An exploration on COVID-19 vaccination motivation patterns from the perspective of the Chaxu culture in metropolis of China: A multi-center study. Front Public Health 2022; 10:1065043. [PMID: 36620258 PMCID: PMC9815457 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.1065043] [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: 10/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Objectives Chaxugeju is a very special Chinese culture following a self-centered and outward expanding social network, which might be a significant culture factor for vaccination behavior. This study aimed to identify the motivation pattern in China, and paid special focus on socio-economic status (SES), region, and migration. Methods We used a latent class analysis, with a sample of 12,432 participants collected in China from April to June, to identify the COVID-19 vaccination motivation patterns. Multinomial logistic regression models were utilized to separately explore associations between SES, migration, region, and COVID-19 vaccination motivation patterns. Results Three COVID-19 vaccination motivation patterns were identified: Self-protection (41.9%), Trust and Self-protection (38.5%), and Trust and Differential Protection (19.6%). Participants with higher income were more likely to be Trust and Self-protection, and when income is more than 50,000 CNY per month, they are more likely to be self-protection. Professional/white collar were more likely to be Self-protection. Participants from Shenzhen were more likely to be Trust and Differential protection. The moderating effects of gender were found for income and region. Gender does not moderate the associations of occupation or migration and COVID-19 vaccination motivation patterns. Conclusion Three motivational patterns were identified in which the Trust & Differential Pattern followed the traditional self-family-community Chaxu circle. However, the Chaxu motivation pattern was not the dominant one which might be weakened by SES. Migration and Shenzhen preserved the traditional social network, keeping in the trust and differential pattern. All of these factors in various cultural contexts should be considered when promoting vaccines.
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- Jiaoling Huang
- School of Public Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Pudong Institute for Health Development, Shanghai, China
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- Department of General Practition, Zhongshan Hospital Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Zhongshan Hospital International Medical Center, Shanghai, China
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- College of Global Public Health, New York University, New York, NY, United States
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- School of Public Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Xidu Community Health Service Center of Fengxian District, Shanghai, China
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- Health Management Medical Center, Chengdu First People's Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- School of Nursing, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Mavridis C, Aidonidis G, Evangelou M, Kalogeridis A. Mandatory vaccinations, the segregation of citizens, and the promotion of inequality in the modern democracy of Greece and other democratic countries in the era of COVID-19. HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF THE LIFE SCIENCES 2022; 44:72. [PMID: 36477872 PMCID: PMC9734873 DOI: 10.1007/s40656-022-00548-1] [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: 05/20/2022] [Accepted: 11/04/2022] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Greek authorities enforced a vaccination mandate for healthcare workers (HCWs). At the same time, multiple concerns were raised about the epidemiological profile of Greece in addition to the ethical status of the harsh measures and their impact on employees, organizations, society, and public health. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), considerations regarding the evidence of vaccine safety and effectiveness, necessity, and proportionality should be clearly evaluated by before imposing mandatory vaccination policies. We discuss the issues regarding the mechanics of the transmission and contraction of SARS-CoV-2, the toxicity of COVID-19 vaccines, and the impact of the suspension of HCWs who did not vaccinate versus the potential expected benefits in addition to whether the vaccine mandates were justified considering the overall epidemiological context.
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- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Hippokration General Hospital, Thessaloníki, Greece
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Ata Teneler A, Ayhan F, Zaim E, Ozek U. A community-based study in the central district of Giresun: COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. Hum Vaccin Immunother 2022; 18:2092362. [PMID: 35797599 DOI: 10.1080/21645515.2022.2092362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Thanks to immunization strategies, which is a multistakeholder process that includes scientific, political, and nongovernmental organizational pillars, deaths and the risk of severe disease caused by COVID-19 infection are prevented. However, to prevent the losses caused by vaccine hesitancy, it is important to reveal the causes. We aimed to determine the frequency of vaccine hesitancy in individuals registered in the central district of Giresun, Turkey, and to investigate the related factors. In this cross-sectional study, the sample was selected from the population aged over 18 years, who were eligible for COVID-19 vaccination but had not been vaccinated. The systematic sampling method was used to select the participants (n = 422) from a list of the entire population (n = 12,055). The dependent variable was "COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy." Data were analyzed using the SPSS 22 software; descriptive, Chi-square, and logistic regression analyses were conducted. The rate of vaccine hesitancy was 58.9%. Vaccine hesitancy was higher in those who were old, employed, and had not been infected with COVID-19. After being given information, 55.8% of those who hesitated and 12.4% of those who resisted were convinced. Distrust in vaccines was the most frequent cause of vaccine hesitancy (32.5%). It was found that vaccine hesitancy was two times higher in those who had not had COVID-19 [OR = 1.95; 95% CI: 1.13-3.369], and 1.7 times higher in those who were employed [OR = 1.70; 95% CI: 1.06-2.74]. The fight against vaccine hesitancy and resistance must be based on active information, guidance, confidence, and a thorough understanding of the reasons.
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- Asli Ata Teneler
- Public Health Specialist, Giresun Central Community Health Center, Giresun, Turkey
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- Public Health Specialist, Giresun Central Community Health Center, Giresun, Turkey
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- Head of Central Community Health Center, Giresun Central Community Health Center, Giresun, Turkey
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- Provincial Directorate of Public Health, Giresun Provincial Health Directorate, Giresun, Turkey
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COVID-19 among Czech Dentistry Students: Higher Vaccination and Lower Prevalence Compared to General Population Counterparts. Vaccines (Basel) 2022; 10:vaccines10111927. [PMID: 36423022 PMCID: PMC9695306 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines10111927] [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: 10/14/2022] [Revised: 11/09/2022] [Accepted: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The restrictions on medical students’ clinical education during the COVID-19 pandemic has affected their professional readiness and often lengthened their training. These negative impacts are often considered a necessary price as clinical education is hypothesized to be associated with a high risk of pandemic spread. This work assesses this hypothesis based on COVID-19 epidemiological data among Czech dentistry students and their comparison to data of the Czech general population of similar age. We addressed two of the five Czech medical faculties (Charles University, Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Kralove and in Pilsen) providing dentistry study program with a survey. A total of 240 students participated, representing a 66.9% response rate. Over 75% of respondents participated in clinical education during the pandemic. The school environment was identified as a place of infection by only 9.8% of respondents who were aware of where they were infected. Overall, 100% of students used FFP2 respirators, and 75.3% used face shields or protective glasses while working with patients. By the end of May 2022, COVID-19 full vaccination and 1st booster rates among students were 93.8% and 54.6%, respectively, which is significantly higher (p < 0.0001, OR 7.3, 95% CI 4.4−12; p < 0.0001, OR 3.7, 95% CI 2.9−4.8, respectively) compared to their peers from the general population (67.1% and 24.4%, respectively). A total of 75.4% of respondents supported mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for healthcare professionals. To the same date, PCR and/or antigen test verified COVID-19 prevalence among students was 37.1%, while among peers from the general population, it was 45.1% (p = 0.015, OR 1.2, 95% CI 1.0−1.5). The combination of extensive protective measures and high vaccination against COVID-19 led to significantly lower COVID-19 prevalence among the students compared to their general population counterparts.
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Tatarkova M, Ulbrichtova R, Svihrova V, Zibolenova J, Novak M, Svihra J, Hudeckova H. Secondary School Teachers and Outpatient Physicians: Differences in Attitudes towards Vaccination against COVID-19 in Slovakia. Vaccines (Basel) 2022; 10:1858. [PMID: 36366366 PMCID: PMC9697559 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines10111858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Revised: 10/31/2022] [Accepted: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the differences in attitudes towards vaccination against COVID-19 among secondary school teachers and outpatient physicians. A cross-sectional study was realised using anonymous questionnaires. The EPI Info 7 program and R software, version 4.0.2 were used for statistical analysis. The questionnaire was completed by 868 respondents (teaching staff N = 451; outpatient physician N = 417). The number of employees vaccinated against COVID-19 was 742 (85.5%). The number of those vaccinated against COVID-19 and influenza (last season) was 192 (21.9%). The statistically significant predictors were the level of fear of COVID-19 (OR 1.40; 95% CI 1.29-1.52), profession-outpatient physicians (OR 2.56; 95% CI 1.55-4.23), history of COVID-19 (OR 0.34; 95% CI 0.22-0.54), gender (OR 0.55; 95% CI 0.33-0.89) and influenza vaccination at any time in the past (OR 3.52; 95% CI 1.10-11.31). The strongest motivation for vaccination against COVID-19 among physicians was the prevention of the spread of COVID-19 during the performance of their profession (N = 336; 87%); among teachers, it was the protection of family members (N = 258; 73%). The most common reason for vaccine hesitancy was concern about vaccine safety (N = 80; 63.5%).
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- Maria Tatarkova
- Department of Public Health, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava, Mala Hora 11149/4B, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia
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- Department of Public Health, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava, Mala Hora 11149/4B, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia
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- Department of Public Health, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava, Mala Hora 11149/4B, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia
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- Department of Public Health, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava, Mala Hora 11149/4B, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia
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- Department of Public Health, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava, Mala Hora 11149/4B, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia
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- Clinic of Urology, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava, Kollarova 2, 036 59 Martin, Slovakia
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- Department of Public Health, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava, Mala Hora 11149/4B, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia
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Hoang HT, Nguyen XTK, Huynh SV, Hua TD, Tran HTT, Tran-Chi VL. The effect of vaccination beliefs regarding vaccination benefits and COVID-19 fear on the number of vaccination injections. Front Psychol 2022; 13:968902. [PMID: 36337543 PMCID: PMC9627305 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.968902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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The Coronavirus disease pandemic of 2019 is a vast worldwide public health hazard, impacting people of all ages and socioeconomic statuses. Vaccination is one of the most effective methods of controlling a pandemic like COVID-19. This study aims to investigate the relationship between the number of vaccination injections and fear of COVID-19 and test whether beliefs benefit from vaccination COVID-19 mediate the effect of fear of COVID-19 on the number of vaccination injections. A total of 649 Vietnamese adults were enrolled online to finish answering, including scales The Health Belief Model (HBM) and The Fear of COVID-19 (FCV-19S), consisting of 340 (52.4%) males and 309 (47.6%) females. The data were analyzed using variance, regression, and a simple mediation model. The total score of COVID-19 fear was M = 22.26, SD = 5.49. Vietnamese fear of COVID-19 was at a medium level. Our results suggest that 18- to 20-year-olds are more fearful of COVID-19 than others. People who received the first dosage exhibited a greater fear of COVID-19 than those who received the second dose and were not inoculated. Additionally, the beliefs benefit of vaccination COVID-19 has a role in the relationship between the number of vaccination injections and fear of COVID-19. During the pandemic, adults in Vietnam are more afraid of COVID-19 than during prior outbreaks. Besides, the Vietnamese populace demonstrated a considerable demand for and high acceptability of the COVID-19 vaccine. The current study indicates that psychological counselors and therapists should counsel clients on the value of vaccination and address the fear of COVID-19 as public understanding of the benefits of vaccines increases. To further clarify the effect of this issue on the correlation between fear of COVID-19 and the number of vaccinations, the results of this study indicate that the existing vaccine communication factor for COVID-19 vaccination should be modified to increase confidence in the benefits of immunization.
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- Hai The Hoang
- Faculty of Psychology and Education, The University of Danang, University of Science and Education, Danang, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Social Sciences and Public Relations, HUTECH University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Psychology, Ho Chi Minh City University of Education, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Psychology, Ho Chi Minh City University of Education, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Psychology, Ho Chi Minh City University of Education, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Psychology, Ho Chi Minh City University of Education, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Mardi P, Djalalinia S, Kargar R, Jamee M, Esmaeili Abdar Z, Qorbani M. Impact of incentives on COVID-19 vaccination; A systematic review. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:810323. [PMID: 36160125 PMCID: PMC9492889 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.810323] [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: 11/06/2021] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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IntroductionAlthough vaccination is the most effective way to limit and overcome the COVID-19 pandemic, a considerable fraction of them are not intended to get vaccinated. This study aims to investigate the existing research evidence and evaluate the effectiveness and consequences of all incentives provided for increasing the uptake of COVID-19 vaccination.MethodsA systematic search in PubMed, Web of Science (WoS), and SCOPUS from 2020 until October 10, 2021, was conducted on experimental studies evaluating the effects of incentives including cash, lottery voucher, and persuasive messages on COVID-19 vaccination intention and uptake. The study selection process, data extraction, and quality assessment were conducted independently by two investigators using Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT 2010) checklist.ResultsTwenty-four records were included in the qualitative analysis. Most of the included studies assessed the effect of financial incentives. In 14 studies (58%) the assessed outcome was vaccination uptake and in nine (37.5%) others it was vaccination intention. One study considered self-reported vaccination status as the outcome. This study shows that high financial incentives and the Vax-a-million lottery are attributed to a higher vaccination rate, while the low amount of financial incentives, other lotteries, and persuasive messages have small or non-significant effects.ConclusionPaying a considerable amount of cash and Vax-a-million lottery are attributed to a higher vaccination. Nevertheless, there is a controversy over the effect of other incentives including other lotteries, low amount of cash, and messages on vaccination. It is noteworthy that, inconsistency and imprecision of included studies should be considered.
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- Parham Mardi
- Non-communicable Diseases Research Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
- Student Research Committee, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
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- Development of Research and Technology Center, Deputy of Research and Technology, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
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- Pediatric Nephrology Research Center, Research Institute for Children's Health, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Non-communicable Diseases Research Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
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- Non-communicable Diseases Research Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
- *Correspondence: Mostafa Qorbani
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“I Would Never Push a Vaccine on You”: A Qualitative Study of Social Norms and Pressure in Vaccine Behavior in the U.S. Vaccines (Basel) 2022; 10:vaccines10091402. [PMID: 36146480 PMCID: PMC9502292 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines10091402] [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: 07/31/2022] [Revised: 08/19/2022] [Accepted: 08/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Previous researchers have established the influence of social norms on vaccine behavior. However, little work has been performed contextualizing individuals’ experience with these social factors and how they operate to persuade individuals’ acceptance or refusal of a vaccine. We aimed to determine the mechanisms of familial and societal pressure or expectations that contribute to COVID-19 vaccine decision-making. We conducted four focus groups and eleven individual interviews (total n = 32) with participants from across the U.S. of different vaccination statuses. We identified three emergent themes: (1) Altruistic reasoning was particularly prevalent among initially hesitant late adopters—the desire to protect loved ones and others constituted a dominant motive, more powerful than protecting oneself. Vaccination was also reckoned as part of a joint effort to return to normal life; hence, it invoked a sense of responsibility or “obligation”; (2) expectation often became pressure; although most vaccinated participants stated that they respected others’ choices, late adopters or unvaccinated participants perceived differently and felt rushed or “forced” into choosing, and many resented being “targeted” or “bullied”; (3) vaccination status became a new label, frequently dividing families, thus producing familial mandates, exclusions, or social stratifications. This caused sadness and feelings of isolation, along with the formation of a camaraderie among the excluded unvaccinated. A vaccine decision builds from the complexities of individuals’ experiences and cultures. The vaccinated were not free of hesitancy nor were the unvaccinated all anti-vaxxers. Vigorous vaccine promotion successfully converted some undecided individuals but also fostered distrust of government; alarmingly, the push to receive the COVID-19 vaccine further triggered doubts about established vaccines. Communication strategies need to be developed and implemented carefully so as not to ostracize the unvaccinated community and strengthen their resistance.
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Lee HW, Leng CH, Chan TC. Determinants of personal vaccination hesitancy before and after the mid-2021 COVID-19 outbreak in Taiwan. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0270349. [PMID: 35905098 PMCID: PMC9337646 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0270349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Using a 10 week nationwide online survey performed during a time period containing the time ahead, the start, and the peak of a COVID-19 outbreak in Taiwan, we investigated aspects that could affect participants' vaccination intentions. METHODS From March to May 2021, we surveyed 1,773 people in Taiwan, aged from 20 to 75 years, to determine potential acceptance rates and factors influencing the acceptance of a COVID-19 vaccine. We used an ordinal logistic regression with a backward selection method to identify factors that affected vaccination intention. RESULTS Several factors could increase individuals' vaccination intentions including: being male, older, with an openness personality, having a better quality of life in the physical health domain, having better knowledge and personal health behavior, having more trust in the government, and being worried about misinformation. Perceived risks played a crucial role in the vaccine decision-making process. When the pandemic intensified, people's vaccination intentions increased significantly. CONCLUSION The findings of the present study could highlight individuals' vaccination attitudes and provide governments with an empirical and dynamic base to design tailored strategies to increase vaccination rates.
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- Hsuan-Wei Lee
- Institute of Sociology, Academia Sinica, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychology, National Taiwan University, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Research Center for Humanities and Social Sciences, Academia Sinica, Taipei City, Taiwan
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Acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination among maintenance hemodialysis patients: an Egyptian survey study. Trop Med Health 2022; 50:42. [PMID: 35773749 PMCID: PMC9244176 DOI: 10.1186/s41182-022-00434-3] [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: 04/29/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a contagious disease that is associated with significant morbidity and mortality especially among maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients. COVID-19 vaccination is important to decrease risk and severity of COVID-19 infection. However, vaccine hesitancy is a significant barrier to vaccination. Thus, the aim of this study was to investigate the vaccine acceptability among Egyptian MHD patients. Methods We conducted a paper-based survey on 237 MHD patients in 2 tertiary Egyptian hemodialysis (HD) centers. The survey consisted of a questionnaire that addressed demographic and clinical data, knowledge and attitudes towards COVID-19 infection and vaccines, beliefs regarding both conventional and COVID-19 vaccines, intention of COVID-19 vaccination together with motivators for and barriers against vaccination, sources of information regarding COVID-19 vaccines. Results According to intention to be vaccinated, the patients were divided into vaccine acceptant (VA), hesitant (VH), and resistant (VR) groups who comprised 58.3%, 26.5%, and 15.2%, respectively. Only occupational status and residency were significantly different between the three groups. In 60% of VA group, fear of infection was the main motivator for vaccination. Meanwhile, 40% of VH and VR groups reported that fear of serious side effects of vaccines was the main barrier against vaccination. Television was the primary information source (58.6%) about COVID-19 vaccination while only 18% of patients got their COVID-19 vaccine information from their nephrologists. Conclusions More than half of MHD patients accept to receive COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccine acceptability is not associated with age, gender, educational level, but rather with employment status and residency.
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Nair G, Kabanda SM, Jacobs-Alfred MM, Obasa AE, McCaul MG, Moodley K. Electronic consent in a COVID-19 vaccine implementation trial in South Africa: Participant perspectives. S AFR J SCI 2022. [DOI: 10.17159/sajs.2022/13048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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The COVID-19 pandemic has warranted modifications to clinical research implementation to ensure adherence to public health and safety measures. Often, this modification has necessitated a deviation from the traditional face-to-face approach to an electronic or hybrid consent process. We assessed the acceptability and preference for electronic consent and explored understanding of the electronic consent information – an outcome which is vital in providing reassurance that consent is provided with full appreciation of the risks and benefits of study participation. In this descriptive study, healthcare professionals (HCPs) were invited, through a database of HCP contacts, snowball sampling and advertisement, to participate in an online survey between 14 July 2021 and 17 September 2021, to explore their experiences of providing electronic consent for enrolment into the largest implementation trial of a COVID vaccine in South Africa (SISONKE Trial). Descriptive analysis was used to characterise respondents and categorical data were expressed as frequencies. The prevalence of recurring responses to open-ended questions allowed for the identification of themes. A total of 1025 HCPs completed the online survey. Access to a COVID-19 vaccine was the strongest motivating factor for enrolment (82.3%) into the SISONKE Trial. Over a third of participants (38.6%) were not able to discuss the study with research staff. While the majority of participants (85.2%) indicated that online consent was acceptable, it was recognised that acceptability was context specific. Although 64% indicated awareness that reporting both a positive COVID test and adverse events were requirements, a significant percentage (32%) did not recall that the reporting period was 2 years. The electronic consent process was easily navigated by educated HCPs with access to electronic devices and data. Vaccine access was the most important motivation for participation, thus raising questions about how voluntary the consent process was and the role of desperation in deciding to participate.
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- Gonasagrie Nair
- Centre for Medical Ethics and Law, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Centre for Medical Ethics and Law, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Centre for Medical Ethics and Law, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Department of Global Health, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Department of Global Health, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
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Avakian I, Anagnostopoulos L, Rachiotis G, Fotiadis K, Mariolis A, Koureas M, Dadouli K, Papadopoulos C, Speletas M, Bakola M, Vardaka P, Zoubounelli S, Tatsios E, Niavi F, Pouliou A, Hadjichristodoulou C, Mouchtouri VA. Prevalence and Predictors of COVID-19 Vaccination Acceptance among Greek Health Care Workers and Administrative Officers of Primary Health Care Centers: A Nationwide Study Indicating Aspects for a Role Model. Vaccines (Basel) 2022; 10:vaccines10050765. [PMID: 35632522 PMCID: PMC9142949 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines10050765] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Revised: 04/30/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Background: Τhe study aims to identify factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and to investigate knowledge and perceptions of Primary Health Care Centers (PHCC) personnel, who acted as pioneers in the national COVID-19 vaccination strategy. Methods and Materials: A nationwide cross-sectional survey was conducted by distributing an online anonymous questionnaire comprising 25 questions during the first semester of 2021. Results: Approximately 85.3% of the 1136 respondents (response rate 28.4%) were vaccinated or intended to be. The acceptance of seasonal flu vaccine (aOR: 3.29, 95%CI: 2.08−5.20), correct COVID-19 vaccine knowledge (aOR: 8.37, 95%CI: 4.81−14.59) and lack of concern regarding vaccine novelty (aOR: 6.18, 95%CI: 3.91−9.77) were positively correlated with vaccine acceptance. Vaccinated respondents were more likely to be physicians (aOR: 2.29, 95%CI: 1.03−5.09) or administrative staff (aOR: 2.65, 95%CI: 1.18−5.97) compared to nursing stuff. Reasons for vaccine hesitancy included inadequate information (37.8%) and vaccine safety (31.9%). Vaccine acceptance was strongly correlated (Spearman’s correlation coefficient r = 0.991, p < 0.001) between PHCC personnel and the general population of each health district. Conclusions: COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among PHCC personnel in Greece was comparably high, but specific groups (nurses) were hesitant. As the survey’s target population could serve as a role model for the community, efforts should be made to improve COVID-19 vaccine acceptance.
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- Ioanna Avakian
- Laboratory of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Thessaly, 22 Papakyriazi Street, 41222 Larissa, Greece; (I.A.); (L.A.); (G.R.); (M.K.); (K.D.); (C.H.)
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- Laboratory of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Thessaly, 22 Papakyriazi Street, 41222 Larissa, Greece; (I.A.); (L.A.); (G.R.); (M.K.); (K.D.); (C.H.)
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- Laboratory of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Thessaly, 22 Papakyriazi Street, 41222 Larissa, Greece; (I.A.); (L.A.); (G.R.); (M.K.); (K.D.); (C.H.)
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- Laboratory of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Thessaly, 22 Papakyriazi Street, 41222 Larissa, Greece; (I.A.); (L.A.); (G.R.); (M.K.); (K.D.); (C.H.)
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- Laboratory of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Thessaly, 22 Papakyriazi Street, 41222 Larissa, Greece; (I.A.); (L.A.); (G.R.); (M.K.); (K.D.); (C.H.)
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- Department of Immunology and Histocompatibility, Faculty of Medicine, University of Thessaly, 41110 Larissa, Greece;
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- Research Unit for General Medicine and Primary Health Care, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Science, University of Ioannina, 45110 Ioannina, Greece;
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- Department of General Practice, University Hospital of Larissa, 41334 Larissa, Greece; (P.V.); (S.Z.); (E.T.); (A.P.)
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- Department of General Practice, University Hospital of Larissa, 41334 Larissa, Greece; (P.V.); (S.Z.); (E.T.); (A.P.)
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- Department of General Practice, University Hospital of Larissa, 41334 Larissa, Greece; (P.V.); (S.Z.); (E.T.); (A.P.)
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- Primary Health Care Center of Palama, 43200 Palamas, Greece;
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- Department of General Practice, University Hospital of Larissa, 41334 Larissa, Greece; (P.V.); (S.Z.); (E.T.); (A.P.)
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- Laboratory of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Thessaly, 22 Papakyriazi Street, 41222 Larissa, Greece; (I.A.); (L.A.); (G.R.); (M.K.); (K.D.); (C.H.)
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- Laboratory of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Thessaly, 22 Papakyriazi Street, 41222 Larissa, Greece; (I.A.); (L.A.); (G.R.); (M.K.); (K.D.); (C.H.)
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Determinants of the Hesitancy toward COVID-19 Vaccination in Eastern European Countries and the Relationship with Health and Vaccine Literacy: A Literature Review. Vaccines (Basel) 2022; 10:vaccines10050672. [PMID: 35632428 PMCID: PMC9146656 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines10050672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2022] [Revised: 04/14/2022] [Accepted: 04/22/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Herd immunity is necessary to control the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. However, a low proportion of vaccinated people and low levels of vaccine acceptance have been noted in Eastern Europe. Our paper aimed to review the central attitudes associated with the hesitancy toward COVID-19 vaccination specific to Eastern European countries. The main Eastern European determinants of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance identified from the included studies are: public confidence in the vaccines’ safety and efficacy, vaccine literacy, and public trust in the government and the medical system. Each of these determinants is discussed along with possible improvement measures. Variables specific to Eastern Europe that predict the willingness to vaccinate have also been highlighted. The specific attitudes and their context as identified by our review should be incorporated into local public health programs, with the ultimate goal of reducing viral spreading, mutation emergence, and COVID-19 morbidity and mortality both within the borders of Eastern Europe and beyond.
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Hamilton EM, Oversby S, Ratsch A, Kitchener S. COVID-19 Vaccination: An Exploratory Study of the Motivations and Concerns Detailed in the Medical Records of a Regional Australian Population. Vaccines (Basel) 2022; 10:vaccines10050657. [PMID: 35632413 PMCID: PMC9144970 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines10050657] [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: 03/22/2022] [Revised: 04/19/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Understanding motivations and concerns surrounding COVID-19 vaccine uptake is important to reduce vaccine hesitancy and inform strategies to mitigate concerns and increase vaccine uptake. This study aimed to explore motivations and concerns associated with COVID-19 vaccination among adults seeking their first COVID-19 vaccine in a regional Australian community with low prevalence of COVID-19, who received a medical consult prior to vaccination. Medical records from consults were audited and the modified Framework Method was used to conduct qualitative content analysis of data, generating themes and overall core concepts related to motivations for COVID-19 vaccination and associated concerns. There were 102 people included in the study, 81% of whom were aged ≥60 years. Concerns surrounding COVID-19 vaccination included five core concepts: 1. Perceived vaccine risks, 2. Perceived vaccine performance, 3. Uncertainty, 4. Autonomy, and 5. Fairness in access; and a further five core concepts were generated from motivations to seek vaccination: 1. Protection, 2. Occupational or facility responsibility or requirement, 3. Trust in primary healthcare physician, 4. Autonomy, and 5. Civic duty. These motivating factors and concerns can be used to inform strategies and education to increase vaccine uptake in ongoing and future vaccine rollouts.
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- Elizabeth M Hamilton
- Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service, Hervey Bay, QLD 4655, Australia; (S.O.); (A.R.); (S.K.)
- Rural Clinical School, The University of Queensland, Saint Lucia, QLD 4072, Australia
- Correspondence:
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- Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service, Hervey Bay, QLD 4655, Australia; (S.O.); (A.R.); (S.K.)
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- Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service, Hervey Bay, QLD 4655, Australia; (S.O.); (A.R.); (S.K.)
- Rural Clinical School, The University of Queensland, Saint Lucia, QLD 4072, Australia
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- Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service, Hervey Bay, QLD 4655, Australia; (S.O.); (A.R.); (S.K.)
- Rural Clinical School, The University of Queensland, Saint Lucia, QLD 4072, Australia
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Motivation for Vaccination against COVID-19 in Persons Aged between 18 and 60 Years at a Population-Based Vaccination Site in Manresa (Spain). Vaccines (Basel) 2022; 10:vaccines10040597. [PMID: 35455345 PMCID: PMC9027286 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines10040597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Revised: 04/08/2022] [Accepted: 04/08/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Our purpose was to identify the reasons why members of the population, aged 18–60 years, are vaccinated against COVID-19 at the mass vaccination point in Bages, Spain. This is 1 of 42 provisional spaces outside of health centres which have been set up in Catalonia in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, and where people from all over Catalonia could go to be vaccinated by appointment. Methodology: We performed a cross-sectional study of users attending mass vaccination points in Bages during the months of July, August, and September 2021. Results: A total of 1361 questionnaires were statistically analysed. The most common reasons for vaccination were fear of infecting family (49.52%) and fear of self-infection (39.45%), followed by socialising (31.00%) and travel (30.56%). However, by applying a logistic regression model to each reason for vaccination, it was possible to estimate the associations regarding age, sex, marital status, educational level, production sector, mass vaccination point, previous COVID-19 infection, and COVID-19 infection of a family member. Relevance: The data generated will inform decisions and formulations of appropriate campaigns that will promote vaccination in specific population groups.
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Donin G, Erfányuková A, Ivlev I. Factors Affecting Young Adults' Decision Making to Undergo COVID-19 Vaccination: A Patient Preference Study. Vaccines (Basel) 2022; 10:265. [PMID: 35214722 PMCID: PMC8878672 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines10020265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2021] [Revised: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 02/08/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Young adults are a substantial driver of lagging vaccination against COVID-19 worldwide. We aimed to understand what vaccine or vaccination environment attributes may affect young adults' vaccine inclination. We contacted a convenience sample of 1415 students to recruit a minimum of 150 individuals for a web-based discrete choice experiment. The respondents were asked to choose one of two hypothetical vaccines, defined by six attributes-vaccine efficacy, risk of mild side effects, protection duration, administration route, recommender, and travel time to the vaccination site. Individual preferences were calculated with the Markov chain Monte Carlo hierarchical Bayes estimation. A total of 445 individuals (mean age 24.4 years, 272 (61.1%) women) completed the survey between 22 March and 3 May 2021. Vaccine protection duration (28.3 (95% CI, 27.0-29.6)) and vaccine efficacy in preventing COVID-19 (27.5 (95% CI, 26.3-28.8)) were the most important, followed by the risk of vaccine side effects (17.3 (95% CI, 16.2-18.4)). Individuals reluctant or unsure about vaccination (21.1%) prioritized the potential for mild side effects higher and vaccine efficacy lower than the vaccine-inclined individuals. New vaccination programs that target young adults should emphasize the protection duration, low risk of vaccine side effects, and high efficacy.
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- Gleb Donin
- Department of Biomedical Technology, Czech Technical University in Prague, 272 01 Kladno, Czech Republic;
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- Department of Biomedical Technology, Czech Technical University in Prague, 272 01 Kladno, Czech Republic;
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- Center for Health Research, Kaiser Permanente Northwest, Portland, OR 97227, USA;
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Morar C, Tiba A, Jovanovic T, Valjarević A, Ripp M, Vujičić MD, Stankov U, Basarin B, Ratković R, Popović M, Nagy G, Boros L, Lukić T. Supporting Tourism by Assessing the Predictors of COVID-19 Vaccination for Travel Reasons. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19020918. [PMID: 35055740 PMCID: PMC8775532 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19020918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2021] [Revised: 01/09/2022] [Accepted: 01/10/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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The persistence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus imposed vaccination passports for traveling in most countries. We investigated psychological factors that predict the intention to vaccinate for travel. In a cross-sectional study, we examined how demographic variables, vaccination status, perceived risk of infection and severity of disease contracted at travel destination, safety and effectiveness of vaccines against contracting COVID-19 during travel, and conspiracy beliefs are related to intention to vaccinate for travel. Further analyses involved differences between vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals in a Romanian sample regarding conspiracy beliefs, attitudes about vaccines, and self-efficacy of controlling COVID-19 infection. Results showed that the intention to vaccinate for travel reasons is best predicted by vaccination status and perceptions of safety and efficacy of vaccines against COVID-19. Thus, vaccinated individuals believing that vaccines are safe and effective most probably will take another vaccine booster if it will allow them to travel. Positive relationships of the intention to vaccinate for travel reasons were found with age, vaccination status, conspiracy beliefs, perceptions of safety and effectiveness of vaccines, intention to travel, and a more cautious approach to travel. No significant relationships were found between perceptions of risk for self or for transmitting the disease to others, severity of disease, and the intention to vaccinate for travel. We also found significant differences between vaccinated and unvaccinated participants, as unvaccinated participants showed higher levels of conspiracy beliefs and less trust in the safety and efficacy of vaccines. We conclude that campaigns focused on promoting information on the safety and efficacy of vaccines is the most important direction for promoting vaccination in young travelers.
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- Cezar Morar
- Department of Geography, Tourism and Territorial Planning, University of Oradea, 410087 Oradea, Romania;
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- Department of Psychology, University of Oradea, 410087 Oradea, Romania
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- Department of Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia; (T.J.); (M.D.V.); (U.S.); (B.B.); (T.L.)
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- Organisation of World Heritage Cities, 93047 Regensburg, Germany;
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- Department of Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia; (T.J.); (M.D.V.); (U.S.); (B.B.); (T.L.)
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- Department of Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia; (T.J.); (M.D.V.); (U.S.); (B.B.); (T.L.)
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- Department of Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia; (T.J.); (M.D.V.); (U.S.); (B.B.); (T.L.)
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- Faculty for Business in Tourism, 85310 Budva, Montenegro; (R.R.); (M.P.)
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- Faculty for Business in Tourism, 85310 Budva, Montenegro; (R.R.); (M.P.)
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- Department of Economic and Social Geography, University of Szeged, 6720 Szeged, Hungary; (G.N.); (L.B.)
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- Department of Economic and Social Geography, University of Szeged, 6720 Szeged, Hungary; (G.N.); (L.B.)
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- Department of Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia; (T.J.); (M.D.V.); (U.S.); (B.B.); (T.L.)
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Riad A, Jouzová A, Üstün B, Lagová E, Hruban L, Janků P, Pokorná A, Klugarová J, Koščík M, Klugar M. COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance of Pregnant and Lactating Women (PLW) in Czechia: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:13373. [PMID: 34948987 PMCID: PMC8708407 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182413373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2021] [Revised: 12/04/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Pregnant and lactating women (PLW) represent a particular population subset with increased susceptibility for COVID-19 morbidity and mortality, even though the evidence about the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines was delayed due to their initial exclusion from development trials. This unclear situation could have led to increased COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy levels among PLW; therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the attitudes of Czech PLW towards COVID-19 vaccines and the determinants of their attitudes. An analytical cross-sectional survey-based study was carried out in the University Hospital Brno (South Moravia, Czechia) between August and October 2021. The study utilised a self-administered questionnaire (SAQ) adapted from previous instruments used for the same purpose. The SAQ included closed-ended items covering demographic characteristics, clinical and obstetric characteristics, attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccination, and potential psychosocial predictors of vaccine acceptance. Out of the 362 included participants, 278 were pregnant (PW) and 84 were lactating women (LW). The overall COVID-19 vaccine acceptance (immediate and delayed) level was substantially high (70.2%), with a significant difference between PW (76.6%) and LW (48.8%). Out of the 70.2% who agreed to receive the vaccine, 3.6% indicated immediate acceptance, and 66.6% indicated delayed acceptance. Only 13.3% of the participants indicated their acceptance of their physician's vaccination recommendation during pregnancy or while lactating, and 62.2% were against it. Our results agreed with the recent studies that revealed that PW tended to have a high level of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance, and they were also inclined to resist professional recommendations because they predominantly preferred to delay their vaccination. The pregnancy trimester, education level, employment status, and previous live births were significant determinants for COVID-19 vaccine acceptance. The most commonly preferred vaccine type was mRNA-based vaccines, followed by viral vector-based and inactivated virus vaccines. The first top priority of PLW was vaccine safety for their children, followed by vaccine safety for the PLW and vaccine effectiveness. Regarding psychosocial predictors, media/social media, trust in the government, the pharmaceutical industry, and healthcare professionals, partners, and a positive risk-benefit ratio were significant promoters for COVID-19 vaccine acceptance. Findings from this study suggest that promotional interventions targeting PLW should use web platforms and focus on vaccine safety evidence, the expected benefits of vaccines and potential harms of the infection.
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- Abanoub Riad
- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Kamenice 5, 62500 Brno, Czech Republic; (E.L.); (M.K.)
- Czech National Centre for Evidence-Based Healthcare and Knowledge Translation (Cochrane Czech Republic, Czech EBHC: JBI Centre of Excellence, Masaryk University GRADE Centre), Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Biostatistics and Analyses, Masaryk University, Kamenice 5, 62500 Brno, Czech Republic; (A.P.); (J.K.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital Brno and Medical Faculty, Masaryk University, Obilní Trh 11, 60200 Brno, Czech Republic; (A.J.); (L.H.); (P.J.)
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, Namık Kemal University, Namık Kemal Kampüs Caddesi No. 1, Merkez, Tekirdağ 59030, Turkey;
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Kamenice 5, 62500 Brno, Czech Republic; (E.L.); (M.K.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital Brno and Medical Faculty, Masaryk University, Obilní Trh 11, 60200 Brno, Czech Republic; (A.J.); (L.H.); (P.J.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital Brno and Medical Faculty, Masaryk University, Obilní Trh 11, 60200 Brno, Czech Republic; (A.J.); (L.H.); (P.J.)
- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Kamenice 5, 62500 Brno, Czech Republic
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- Czech National Centre for Evidence-Based Healthcare and Knowledge Translation (Cochrane Czech Republic, Czech EBHC: JBI Centre of Excellence, Masaryk University GRADE Centre), Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Biostatistics and Analyses, Masaryk University, Kamenice 5, 62500 Brno, Czech Republic; (A.P.); (J.K.)
- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Kamenice 5, 62500 Brno, Czech Republic
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- Czech National Centre for Evidence-Based Healthcare and Knowledge Translation (Cochrane Czech Republic, Czech EBHC: JBI Centre of Excellence, Masaryk University GRADE Centre), Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Biostatistics and Analyses, Masaryk University, Kamenice 5, 62500 Brno, Czech Republic; (A.P.); (J.K.)
- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Kamenice 5, 62500 Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Kamenice 5, 62500 Brno, Czech Republic; (E.L.); (M.K.)
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- Czech National Centre for Evidence-Based Healthcare and Knowledge Translation (Cochrane Czech Republic, Czech EBHC: JBI Centre of Excellence, Masaryk University GRADE Centre), Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Biostatistics and Analyses, Masaryk University, Kamenice 5, 62500 Brno, Czech Republic; (A.P.); (J.K.)
- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Kamenice 5, 62500 Brno, Czech Republic
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Dima A, Jurcut C, Balaban DV, Gheorghita V, Jurcut R, Dima AC, Jinga M. Physicians' Experience with COVID-19 Vaccination: A Survey Study. Healthcare (Basel) 2021; 9:1746. [PMID: 34946473 PMCID: PMC8702136 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare9121746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2021] [Revised: 11/28/2021] [Accepted: 12/09/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy remains high in the general population and is the main determinant of low vaccination rates and of the fourth pandemic wave severity in Romania. Additional information is needed to raise awareness over vaccine efficiency and the safety profile. OBJECTIVE To assess self-reported experience related to COVID-19 vaccination in Romanian physicians. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS A cross-sectional, self-administered questionnaire-based survey, distributed online in the period 24 March to 24 May 2021. The survey included 30 cascade questions with skip logic filters. All physicians included filled in the questionnaire voluntarily and anonymously. Not all respondents filled in all questions. Main outcome and measure: Primary outcomes addressed were related to the COVID-19 vaccine safety profile. RESULTS 407/467 (87.15%) of the respondents' physicians were fully vaccinated, mostly with the Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty)-BNT162b2 vaccine, with the peak of immunization in January 2021, with almost four-fifths of the study participants. Regarding COVID-19, almost 20% physicians had the infection and one declared COVID-19 re-infection. A number of 48/420 (11.42%) and 47/419 (11.22%) of the vaccinated physicians did not report any side effects after the first or second vaccine dose. However, most of the side effects reported were minor. Only 50/360 (13.88%) physicians reported the vaccine side effects on the dedicated online national platform. Approximately 40% respondents checked the anti-spike SARS-CoV2 antibodies' titer after complete vaccination, of which two cases reported indeterminate levels. Lower anti-spike SARS-CoV2 antibodies' titer of 100-1000 times the laboratory limit was more frequent in naive physicians (36.95% versus 14.28%, p = 0.012), moderate titers were similar, while very high levels, more than 10,000 times laboratory limit, were more frequent in physicians with previous COVID-19 infection (2.17% versus 42.85%, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE In this cross-sectional survey study on the COVID-19 vaccination among Romanian physicians, we describe a safety vaccination profile among Romanian physicians.
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- Alina Dima
- Department of Rheumatology, Colentina Clinical Hospital, 020125 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Central Military Emergency University Hospital Dr. Carol Davila, 010825 Bucharest, Romania; (C.J.); (V.G.); (A.C.D.); (M.J.)
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- Central Military Emergency University Hospital Dr. Carol Davila, 010825 Bucharest, Romania; (C.J.); (V.G.); (A.C.D.); (M.J.)
- Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Central Military Emergency University Hospital Dr. Carol Davila, 010825 Bucharest, Romania; (C.J.); (V.G.); (A.C.D.); (M.J.)
- Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania;
- Department of Cardiology, Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases C.C. Iliescu, 022328 Bucharest, Romania
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- Central Military Emergency University Hospital Dr. Carol Davila, 010825 Bucharest, Romania; (C.J.); (V.G.); (A.C.D.); (M.J.)
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- Central Military Emergency University Hospital Dr. Carol Davila, 010825 Bucharest, Romania; (C.J.); (V.G.); (A.C.D.); (M.J.)
- Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania;
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Klugar M, Riad A, Mohanan L, Pokorná A. COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Hesitancy (VBH) of Healthcare Workers in Czechia: National Cross-Sectional Study. Vaccines (Basel) 2021; 9:1437. [PMID: 34960183 PMCID: PMC8705445 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines9121437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2021] [Revised: 11/29/2021] [Accepted: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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The emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants and waning vaccine-elicited immunity are two public health challenges that occurred simultaneously and synergistically during the summer of 2021 and led to a surging demand for COVID-19 vaccine booster dose (BD) rollout. This study aimed to evaluate the COVID-19 vaccine booster hesitancy (VBH) among Czech healthcare workers to explore the potential determinants of VBH. A national cross-sectional survey-based study was carried out between 3 and 11 November 2021, using an online self-administered questionnaire (SAQ) that explored the participants' demographic characteristics, COVID-19 infection and vaccine anamneses, willingness to receive COVID-19 vaccine BD, and the psychosocial drivers of VBH. A total of 3454 HCW properly responded to the online SAQ, of which 80.9% were females, 30.3% were medical professionals, and 50.5% were ≤47 years old. Most of the participants were already inoculated against SARS-CoV-2 (95.2%), and BTN162b2 was the most commonly administered vaccine (90.7%). As the study sample was planned to represent the target population, it revealed a high level of BD acceptance (71.3%) among Czech HCW, while 12.2% were still hesitant and 16.6% were against the currently available BD. These results are consistent with other recent results from central Europe. Medical professional, male, and older participants were more likely to accept BD rather than allied health professional, female, and younger participants. The BDs' perceived effectiveness against severe illness, symptomatic infection, and community transmission was a significant and strong predictor for BD acceptance, while the effectiveness against the circulating variants was not that important for our target population. The BDs' perceived safety and ethical dilemmas of vaccine justice should be addressed sufficiently while communicating with HCW and other population groups. The altruistic reasons for BD acceptance, i.e., family protection, patient protection, and community health protection, underpin the recommendation of postponing the COVID-19 vaccine mandating in favour of stressing these altruistic concerns amid public health messaging.
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- Miloslav Klugar
- Czech National Centre for Evidence-Based Healthcare and Knowledge Translation (Cochrane Czech Republic, Czech EBHC: JBI Centre of Excellence, Masaryk University GRADE Centre), Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Biostatistics and Analyses, Masaryk University, 625 00 Brno, Czech Republic; (M.K.); (L.M.); (A.P.)
- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, 625 00 Brno, Czech Republic
- Institute of Health Information and Statistics of the Czech Republic, 128 01 Prague, Czech Republic
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- Czech National Centre for Evidence-Based Healthcare and Knowledge Translation (Cochrane Czech Republic, Czech EBHC: JBI Centre of Excellence, Masaryk University GRADE Centre), Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Biostatistics and Analyses, Masaryk University, 625 00 Brno, Czech Republic; (M.K.); (L.M.); (A.P.)
- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, 625 00 Brno, Czech Republic
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- Czech National Centre for Evidence-Based Healthcare and Knowledge Translation (Cochrane Czech Republic, Czech EBHC: JBI Centre of Excellence, Masaryk University GRADE Centre), Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Biostatistics and Analyses, Masaryk University, 625 00 Brno, Czech Republic; (M.K.); (L.M.); (A.P.)
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- Czech National Centre for Evidence-Based Healthcare and Knowledge Translation (Cochrane Czech Republic, Czech EBHC: JBI Centre of Excellence, Masaryk University GRADE Centre), Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Biostatistics and Analyses, Masaryk University, 625 00 Brno, Czech Republic; (M.K.); (L.M.); (A.P.)
- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, 625 00 Brno, Czech Republic
- Institute of Health Information and Statistics of the Czech Republic, 128 01 Prague, Czech Republic
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Ulbrichtova R, Svihrova V, Tatarkova M, Hudeckova H, Svihra J. Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccination among Healthcare and Non-Healthcare Workers of Hospitals and Outpatient Clinics in the Northern Region of Slovakia. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph182312695. [PMID: 34886420 PMCID: PMC8657382 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182312695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2021] [Revised: 11/22/2021] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to analyse attitudes, motivation, and reasons for hesitancy toward COVID-19 vaccination among healthcare workers (HCWs) in northern Slovakia. A cross-sectional study was conducted between 30 August 2021 and 30 September 2021. An anonymous questionnaire was administered. The study was completed by 1277 employees. Multivariate logistic regression was used to identify predictors of COVID-19 vaccination status. A total of 1076 (84.3%) were vaccinated, and 201 (15.7%) were unvaccinated. Physician job type (OR = 1.77; CI95 1.13–2.78), history of COVID-19 (OR = 0.37; CI95 0.26–0.37), influenza vaccination at any time (OR = 1.97; CI95 1.12–3.46), compulsory vaccination for HCWs (OR = 9.15; CI95 2.92–28.62), and compulsory vaccination for selected groups (OR = 9.71; CI95 2.75–34.31) were the predictors significantly associated with COVID-19 vaccination acceptance. Non-physician HCWs, employees in hospitals, and employees without a history of COVID-19 significantly more distrusted the efficacy of vaccines against COVID-19. Results of our study confirmed that physicians have higher vaccination rates and lower hesitance to get vaccinated than non-physician HCWs. HCWs play an important role in influencing vaccination decisions and can be helpful in vaccine advocacy to the general public.
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- Romana Ulbrichtova
- Department of Public Health, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava, Mala Hora 11149/4B, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia; (R.U.); (M.T.); (H.H.)
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- Department of Public Health, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava, Mala Hora 11149/4B, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia; (R.U.); (M.T.); (H.H.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +421-43-2633-604
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- Department of Public Health, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava, Mala Hora 11149/4B, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia; (R.U.); (M.T.); (H.H.)
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- Department of Public Health, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava, Mala Hora 11149/4B, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia; (R.U.); (M.T.); (H.H.)
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- Clinic of Urology, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava, Kollarova 2, 036 59 Martin, Slovakia;
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Štěpánek L, Janošíková M, Nakládalová M, Ivanová K, Macík J, Boriková A, Vildová H. Motivation for COVID-19 Vaccination in Priority Occupational Groups: A Cross-Sectional Survey. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph182111726. [PMID: 34770240 PMCID: PMC8583662 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182111726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2021] [Revised: 10/20/2021] [Accepted: 11/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Abstract
Due to the limited availability of COVID-19 vaccines, occupational groups with priority access were identified prior to vaccination. The study aimed to analyze motives for vaccination in these occupational groups. Methods: Members of occupational groups, who were vaccinated at the vaccination center of University Hospital Olomouc before 30 April 2021, were asked to fill in an online questionnaire. Results: A total of 3224 completed questionnaires were obtained from 1332 healthcare workers, 1257 school employees, 363 social service workers, 210 security force members, and 62 critical infrastructure workers. The most frequent motive for vaccination was the effort to protect family members (76.2%), the effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in one’s profession (72.3%), followed by concerns about COVID-19 itself (49.1%) and exemptions from anti-epidemic measures (36.8%). Only for social services, the motive focused on one’s profession was mentioned more often (75.2%) than the motive focused on the family (71.1%). At the level of detailed profession-oriented motives, a collegial effort of security force members to protect co-workers and not to endanger the workplace was dominant. Conclusions: The effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the professional environment is a strong motive for vaccination, and strongest among social service workers.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ladislav Štěpánek
- Department of Occupational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University Hospital Olomouc, Palacký University Olomouc, I. P. Pavlova 6, 77900 Olomouc, Czech Republic; (M.J.); (M.N.); (J.M.); (A.B.); (H.V.)
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| | - Magdaléna Janošíková
- Department of Occupational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University Hospital Olomouc, Palacký University Olomouc, I. P. Pavlova 6, 77900 Olomouc, Czech Republic; (M.J.); (M.N.); (J.M.); (A.B.); (H.V.)
| | - Marie Nakládalová
- Department of Occupational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University Hospital Olomouc, Palacký University Olomouc, I. P. Pavlova 6, 77900 Olomouc, Czech Republic; (M.J.); (M.N.); (J.M.); (A.B.); (H.V.)
| | - Kateřina Ivanová
- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Palacký University Olomouc, Hněvotínská 3, 77515 Olomouc, Czech Republic;
| | - Jakub Macík
- Department of Occupational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University Hospital Olomouc, Palacký University Olomouc, I. P. Pavlova 6, 77900 Olomouc, Czech Republic; (M.J.); (M.N.); (J.M.); (A.B.); (H.V.)
| | - Alena Boriková
- Department of Occupational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University Hospital Olomouc, Palacký University Olomouc, I. P. Pavlova 6, 77900 Olomouc, Czech Republic; (M.J.); (M.N.); (J.M.); (A.B.); (H.V.)
| | - Helena Vildová
- Department of Occupational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University Hospital Olomouc, Palacký University Olomouc, I. P. Pavlova 6, 77900 Olomouc, Czech Republic; (M.J.); (M.N.); (J.M.); (A.B.); (H.V.)
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