Integrated Surveillance of Disparities in Vaccination Coverage and Morbidity during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cohort Study in Southeast Sweden DOI Creative Commons
Armin Sprečo, Örjan Dahlström,

Dennis Nordvall

et al.

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(7), P. 763 - 763

Published: July 12, 2024

We aimed to use the digital platform maintained by local health service providers in Southeast Sweden for integrated monitoring of disparities vaccination and morbidity during COVID-19 pandemic. The was performed adult population two counties (n = 657,926) between 1 February 2020 15 2022. monitored were relocated (internationally displaced), substance users, suffering from a psychotic disorder. outcomes vaccination, SARS-CoV-2 test results, hospitalization with COVID-19. Relocated residents displayed an increased likelihood remaining unvaccinated decreased testing as well risks primary infection compared general population. Suffering major psychiatric disease associated risk but infection. From monitoring, we concluded that minority received insufficient protection pandemic, suggesting necessity comprehensive promotion overall social integration. Persons diseases underused while they benefitted proactively provided testing, implying need active encouragement vaccination. Further research is warranted on legal ethical frameworks programs.

Language: Английский

Interventions to increase COVID-19 vaccine uptake: a scoping review DOI

Marike Andreas,

Claire Iannizzi,

Emma Bohndorf

et al.

Cochrane library, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 2022(8)

Published: Aug. 3, 2022

Language: Английский

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A population level study on the determinants of COVID-19 vaccination rates at the U.S. county level DOI Creative Commons
Ensheng Dong,

Kristen Nixon,

Lauren Gardner

et al.

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(1)

Published: Feb. 21, 2024

Abstract Multiple COVID-19 vaccines were proven to be safe and effective in curbing severe illness, but despite vaccine availability, vaccination rates relatively low the United States (U.S.). To better understand factors associated with uptake U.S., our study provides a comprehensive, data-driven population-level statistical analysis at county level. We find that political affiliation, as determined by proportion of votes received Republican candidate 2020 presidential election, has strongest association response variable, percent population no vaccine. The next was median household income, which negative association. percentage Black people average number vehicles per are positively unvaccinated. In contrast, infection rate, Latinx people, postsecondary education percentage, age, prior non-COVID-19 childhood coverage negatively Unlike previous studies, we do not significant relationships between cable TV news viewership or Twitter misinformation variables uptake. These results shed light on some may impact choice U.S. can used target specific populations for educational outreach campaign strategies efforts increase

Language: Английский

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Interventions to increase vaccination in vulnerable groups: rapid overview of reviews DOI Creative Commons
Gill Norman, Maartje Kletter, Jo C Dumville

et al.

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: June 3, 2024

Abstract Objective Groups which are marginalised, disadvantaged or otherwise vulnerable have lower uptake of vaccinations. This differential has been amplified in COVID-19 vaccination compared to (e.g.) influenza vaccination. overview assessed the effectiveness interventions increase underserved, minority groups. Methods In November 2022 we searched four databases for systematic reviews that included RCTs evaluating any intervention groups; our primary outcome was We used rapid review methods screen, extract data and assess risk bias identified reviews. undertook narrative synthesis using an approach modified from SWiM guidance. categorised as being high, medium low intensity, targeting vaccine demand, access, providers. Results 23 reviews, including studies high middle income countries, focused on children, adolescents adults. were based socioeconomic status, ethnicity, migrant/refugee age, location LGBTQ identity. Pregnancy/maternity sometimes intersected with vulnerabilities. Evidence supported including: home visits communicate/educate vaccinate, facilitator practices (high intensity); telephone calls communicate/educate, remind/book appointments (medium letters, postcards text messages reminder/recall (low intensity). Many multiple components. Conclusion There considerable evidence supporting communication person, by phone writing Both intensity providers showed effectiveness. Limited additional clinics targeted services increasing access; only had higher confidence showing no some communities, such religious minorities may intersect gaps services. None related where inequalities exacerbated. Prospero registration CRD42021293355

Language: Английский

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Unravelling COVID-19 vaccination attributes worldwide: an extensive review regarding uptake, hesitancy, and future implication DOI Open Access

Hossam T. Ali,

Yara Ashour,

Mohammed Amir Rais

et al.

Annals of Medicine and Surgery, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 85(7), P. 3519 - 3530

Published: June 12, 2023

Since the declaration of coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, all efforts were directed towards limiting transfer and preventing severe forms from occurring. In this regard, numerous vaccines quickly developed to limit associated morbidity mortality reduce burden on healthcare systems worldwide. However, date, vaccine hesitancy remains a major limitation distribution, with varying degrees in different countries. Therefore, authors conducted literature review highlight magnitude issue throughout globe summarize some its causes (i.e. governmental, system-related, population-related, vaccine-related) contributing factors knowledge/awareness, social media, etc.). addition, highlighted main motivating that can minimize at population, worldwide levels. These include structural government, country), extrinsic family, friends), intrinsic self-perception), other (financial nonfinancial). Finally, proposed implications for future research ease vaccination process hopefully, put an end problem.

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 vaccine uptake among young adults: Influence of asthma and sociodemographic factors DOI Creative Commons
Maria Ödling, Niklas Andersson, Sandra Ekström

et al.

Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Global, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 3(2), P. 100231 - 100231

Published: Feb. 20, 2024

BackgroundAsthma was initially described as a risk factor for severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), but the uptake of COVID-19 vaccine among young adults with asthma is not well studied.ObjectiveThe aims were to assess in general and explore potential determinants including sociodemographic factors asthma.MethodsParticipants from population-based birth cohort BAMSE (Barn/Child, Allergy, Milieu, Stockholm, Epidemiology) included: 4,064 study population, 3,064 follow-up at age 24 years, 2,049 (mean age, 26.5 years). Asthma asthma-associated characteristics assessed through questionnaires clinical data. Data on all vaccines registered between January 1, 2021, February 15, 2023, extracted National Vaccination Register.ResultsIn population (n = 4,064), 53.9% had ≥3 doses registered. In 24-year 3,064), differed relation education (P < .001). Among participants university/college education, 65.7% an vaccine, compared 54.1% elementary school/high school education. Participants decreased odds receiving (adjusted ratio 0.62; 95% confidence interval, 0.41-0.92) ≥2 peers without asthma. Those uncontrolled also 0.30; 0.13-0.66) controlled asthma.ConclusionsCOVID-19 lower individuals households socioeconomic status those asthma,

Language: Английский

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New COVID-19 vaccination recommendations in Spain: Optimizing for next seasons DOI Creative Commons
Pilar Arrazola,

María Fernández Prada,

Ángel Gil

et al.

Enfermedades infecciosas y microbiologia clinica (English ed ), Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 43(1), P. 36 - 46

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Despite high initial vaccination rates, Spain's current COVID-19 coverage in recommended groups does not meet WHO targets. For the upcoming season, challenges include revising age, updating risk groups, and unifying criteria with flu vaccine co-administration. European Commission's advance purchase agreements limit access to certain vaccines, need for vaccines effective against variants adds administrative complexities. recommendations should adapt these specific circumstances. Using predominant appropriate response duration is crucial protect at-risk populations. Enhancing training health education campaigns professionals general public, alongside utilizing tools simplify recommendations, can promote higher rates Spain. Addressing essential ensure adequate protection improve coverage, ultimately achieving better public outcomes face of evolving threats.

Language: Английский

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Beyond the records: Data quality and COVID-19 vaccination progress in low- and middle-income countries DOI Creative Commons
Yannick Markhof, Philip Wollburg, Alberto Zezza

et al.

Journal of Development Economics, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 174, P. 103449 - 103449

Published: Jan. 5, 2025

Language: Английский

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VACtívate: A proposal targeting conscious decision-making regarding vaccination in 20 cities in Colombia DOI Creative Commons

Laura Juliana Valderrama Orbegozo,

Laura Julieth Ramírez Lasprilla,

M. E. Ortega

et al.

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 17, 2025

Abstract Previous scholars have recognized the importance of proposals regarding vaccination-related interventions that can help address various factors increase population’s reluctance to receive vaccinations with goal promoting coverage and conscious decision-making in this context. This article presents results VACtívate strategy, a psychoeducational intervention was implemented 20 cities Colombia aim knowledge actions support comprehensive view vaccination. On basis findings Adervax project7, consisted short course included four modules (i.e., Education Vaccines, Decision-Making Vaccination, My Role as an Influential Agent Vaccination Integration Proposals into Public Health) targeted health personnel, social leaders, authorities journalists/social communicators. The qualitative were systematized assistance ATLAS.ti software, relevant evaluated both before after intervention. associated statistically significant changes application (p = .0007). Similarly, concepts pertaining vaccination could be consolidated applied practices involving population, which context novel perspective on decision-making, leadership construction public identified. research reveal work conducted alongside territorial entities operating sector each municipality facilitate implementation proposals. In terms recommendations for future research, strategies targeting should based evidence obtained from previous diagnoses well through participation all members populations recognition their needs. It is crucial ensure topic involve collaboration among parties, enable us develop more approaches are not limited informative role. Increased involvement part communicators considered context, thus guaranteeing development regard effective.

Language: Английский

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What Is Next for COVID-19 Vaccination? DOI
Antoni Trilla,

Guillem Trilla,

Marta Aldea

et al.

Seminars in Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 31, 2025

Abstract Whenever a new COVID-19 vaccination season starts, we must face challenges, including which vaccines to use, the update of high-risk groups be vaccinated, and especially type amount information communicated people in order promote vaccination. recommendations should fit these specific conditions. The use effective against predominant SARS-CoV-2 virus variants extent immune response (waning immunity) are key aspects try protect better populations. Updated currently swiftly available. However, number vaccinated with any additional booster dose is declining. Improved health training for care professionals, together tools make simpler recommendations, can encourage higher rates. Addressing challenges essential improve coverage ensure adequate protection evolving threats. has become constant presence our society. changes but neither endemic nor seasonal so far. Omicron variant prevailed nearly 2 years now several its subvariants like JN.1, KP.2, or XEC dominant ones. In this moving situation, main message same: safe effective. role current efforts mitigate severity disease reduce risk complications death, instead preventing most infections. New at different stages clinical research.

Language: Английский

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Relationship between vaccine hesitancy and vaccination behaviors: Systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies DOI

Xuying Yang,

Naiyang Shi, Chang Liu

et al.

Vaccine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 42(2), P. 99 - 110

Published: Dec. 11, 2023

Language: Английский

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