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Aguolu OG, Willebrand K, Elharake JA, Qureshi HM, Kiti MC, Liu CY, Restrepo Mesa A, Nelson K, Jenness S, Melegaro A, Ahmed F, Yildirim I, Malik FA, Lopman B, Omer SB. Factors influencing the decision to receive seasonal influenza vaccination among US corporate non-healthcare workers. Hum Vaccin Immunother 2022; 18:2122379. [PMID: 36136345 PMCID: PMC9746537 DOI: 10.1080/21645515.2022.2122379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Influenza causes significant mortality and morbidity in the United States (US). Employees are exposed to influenza at work and can spread it to others. The influenza vaccine is safe, effective, and prevents severe outcomes; however, coverage among US adults (50.2%) is below Healthy People 2030 target of 70%. These highlights need for more effective vaccination promotion interventions. Understanding predictors of vaccination acceptance could inform vaccine promotion messages, improve coverage, and reduce illness-related work absences. We aimed to identify factors influencing influenza vaccination among US non-healthcare workers. Using mixed-methods approach, we evaluated factors influencing influenza vaccination among employees in three US companies during April-June 2020. Survey questions were adapted from the WHO seasonal influenza survey. Most respondents (n = 454) were women (272, 59.9%), 20-39 years old (n = 250, 55.1%); white (n = 254, 56.0%); had a college degree (n = 431, 95.0%); and reported receiving influenza vaccine in preceding influenza season (n = 297, 65.4%). Logistic regression model was statistically significant, X (16, N = 450) = 31.6, p = .01. Education [(OR) = 0.3, 95%CI = 0.1-0.6)] and race (OR = 0.4, 95%CI = 0.2-0.8) were significant predictors of influenza vaccine acceptance among participants. The majority had favorable attitudes toward influenza vaccination and reported that physician recommendation would influence their vaccination decisions. Seven themes were identified in qualitative analysis: "Protecting others" (109, 24.0%), "Protecting self" (105, 23.1%), "Vaccine accessibility" (94, 20.7%), "Education/messaging" (71, 15.6%), "Policies/requirements" (15, 3.3%), "Reminders" (9, 2.0%), and "Incentives" (3, 0.7%). Our findings could facilitate the development of effective influenza vaccination promotion messages and programs for employers, and workplace vaccination programs for other diseases such as COVID-19, by public health authorities.
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Affiliation(s)
- Obianuju Genevieve Aguolu
- Yale Institute of Global Health, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA
- Yale School of Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA
- CONTACT Obianuju Genevieve Aguolu Yale Institute of Global Health, Yale University, 1 Church Street, Room 345, New Haven, CT06510, USA
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- Yale Institute of Global Health, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA
- Yale School of Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Yale Institute of Global Health, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA
- Yale School of Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- DONDENA Centre for Research in Social Dynamics and Public Policy, Bocconi University, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Global Migration and Quarantine, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, Georgia
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- Yale Institute of Global Health, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA
- Yale School of Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Yale Institute of Global Health, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Yale Institute of Global Health, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA
- Yale School of Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA
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Willebrand K, Pischel L, Malik AA, Jenness S, Omer S. 386. A Systematic Review of COVID-19 Transmission Dynamics and Clinical Response on Cruise Ships Globally Between January and October 2020. Open Forum Infect Dis 2021. [PMCID: PMC8644941 DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofab466.587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background Cruise ships provide an ideal setting for efficient transmission of SARS-CoV- 2 given a socially dense exposure environment. No systematic review of transmission of COVID-19 on cruise ships to date has been completed. Methods MEDLINE was searched in accordance with PRIMSA guidelines for COVID-19 cases associated with cruise ships. A list of cruise ships with COVID-19 was crossed referenced with the Centers for Disease Controls’ list of cruise ships that had at least one COVID-19 case associated with them within 14 days of disembarkation. News articles were also searched for epidemiologic information. 43 full text articles from MEDLINE and 177 from news sources were included in the final analysis. Narratives of the outbreak in ships with over 100 cases are presented. PRISMA Flow Diagram ![]()
PRISMA Flow diagram of articles screened, reviewed, and analyzed Results A total of 80 ships and 104 unique voyages on cruise ships were identified with at least one COVID-19 case before 30 October 2020. Nineteen ships had more than one voyage with a case of COVID-19. The median number of cases per ship was three (intraquartile range (IQR) 1–17.8), with two notable outliers the Diamond Princess and Ruby Princess which had 712 and 907 cases respectively. The median attack rate for COVID-19 was 0.2% (IQR 0.03% -1.5%), though this distribution was skewed to the right with a mean attack rate of 3.7%. 25.9% of voyages had at least one associated death. Outbreaks involving only crew were later than outbreaks with guests and crew. Cases of COVID-19 on cruise ships in 2020 ![]()
Number of cases of COVID-19 on cruise ships by date COVID-19 outbreak identified and if case was a guest or crew member. Percent of COVID-19 cases that were crew in 2020 ![]()
Percent of COVID-19 cases that were in crew members by date outbreak identified in 2020 Percent of passengers on cruise ships that were crew ![]()
Percentage of passengers on cruise ships that were crew members in 2020 by date outbreak identified Conclusion COVID-19 can spread easily on cruise ships in a susceptible population when there is an absence of mitigation measures due to the confined space and high-density of contact networks. This can not only create super spreader events but also facilitate international spread. Disclosures All Authors: No reported disclosures
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Rotesi T, Pin P, Cucciniello M, Malik AA, Paintsil EE, Bokemper SE, Willebrand K, Huber GA, Melegaro A, Omer SB. National interest may require distributing COVID-19 vaccines to other countries. Sci Rep 2021; 11:18253. [PMID: 34521916 PMCID: PMC8440602 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-97544-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2021] [Accepted: 08/23/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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As immunization campaigns are accelerating, understanding how to distribute the scarce doses of vaccines is of paramount importance and a quantitative analysis of the trade-offs involved in domestic-only versus cooperative distribution is still missing. In this study we use a network Susceptible-Infected-Removed (SIR) model to show circumstances under which it is in a country's self-interest to ensure other countries can obtain COVID-19 vaccines rather than focusing only on vaccination of their own residents. In particular, we focus our analysis on the United States and estimate the internal burden of COVID-19 disease under different scenarios about vaccine cooperation. We show that in scenarios in which the US has reached the threshold for domestic herd immunity, the US may find it optimal to donate doses to other countries with lower vaccination coverage, as this would allow for a sharp reduction in the inflow of infected individuals from abroad.
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- Tiziano Rotesi
- Department of Economics, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland.
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- Department of Economics and Statistics, Università Di Siena, Siena, Italy
- Bocconi Institute for Data Science and Analytics (BIDSA), Bocconi University, Milan, Italy
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- University of Edinburgh Business School, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
- Dondena Centre for Research in Social Dynamics and Public Policy, Bocconi University, Milan, Italy
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- Yale Institute for Global Health, New Haven, CT, USA
- Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Yale Institute for Global Health, New Haven, CT, USA
- Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Institution for Social and Policy Studies, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA
- Center for the Study of American Politics, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Yale Institute for Global Health, New Haven, CT, USA
- Yale School of Public Health, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Institution for Social and Policy Studies, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA
- Center for the Study of American Politics, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA
- Department of Political Science, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Dondena Centre for Research in Social Dynamics and Public Policy, Bocconi University, Milan, Italy
- Department of Social and Political Sciences, Bocconi University, Milan, Italy
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- Yale Institute for Global Health, New Haven, CT, USA
- Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
- Yale School of Public Health, New Haven, CT, USA
- Yale School of Nursing, Orange, CT, USA
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Kiti MC, Aguolu OG, Liu CY, Mesa AR, Regina R, Woody M, Willebrand K, Couzens C, Bartelsmeyer T, Nelson KN, Jenness S, Riley S, Melegaro A, Ahmed F, Malik F, Lopman BA, Omer SB. Social contact patterns among employees in 3 U.S. companies during early phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, April to June 2020. Epidemics 2021; 36:100481. [PMID: 34171510 PMCID: PMC8419109 DOI: 10.1016/j.epidem.2021.100481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2021] [Revised: 06/08/2021] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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We measured contact patterns using online diaries for 304 employees of 3 U.S. companies working remotely. The median number of daily contacts was 2 (IQR 1-4); majority were conversation (55 %), occurred at home (64 %) and lasted >4 h (38 %). These data are crucial for modeling outbreak control among the workforces.
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Willebrand K. Physician and Influencer "Mama Doctor Jones": An Interview with Dr. Danielle Jones, MD. Yale J Biol Med 2020; 93:621-624. [PMID: 33005127 PMCID: PMC7513429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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Simon TD, Schaffzin JK, Stevenson CB, Willebrand K, Parsek M, Hoffman LR. Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunt Infection: Emerging Paradigms in Pathogenesis that Affect Prevention and Treatment. J Pediatr 2019; 206:13-19. [PMID: 30528757 PMCID: PMC6389391 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2018.11.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2018] [Revised: 11/09/2018] [Accepted: 11/13/2018] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Tamara D. Simon
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington/Seattle Children’s Hospital, Seattle, Washington, United States,Center for Clinical and Translational Research, Seattle Children’s Research Institute, Seattle, Washington, United States
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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- Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, United States
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington/Seattle Children’s Hospital, Seattle, Washington, United States,Center for Clinical and Translational Research, Seattle Children’s Research Institute, Seattle, Washington, United States,Department of Microbiology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, United States,Center for Infection and Prematurity Research, Seattle Children’s Research Institute, Seattle, Washington, United States
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