County-Level Factors Associated With Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccination in Indiana, 2020‒2022

American Journal of Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 114(4), P. 415 - 423

Published: Feb. 22, 2024

Objectives. To assess COVID-19 and influenza vaccination rates across Indiana’s 92 counties identify county-level factors associated with vaccination. Methods. We analyzed data on adult from the Indiana vaccine registry 2021 Centers for Disease Control Prevention. used multiple linear regression (MLR) to determine predictors of vaccinations. Results. ranged 31.2% 87.6% (mean = 58.0%); 33.7% 53.1% 42.9%). In MLR, was significantly primary care providers per capita (b 0.04; 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.02, 0.05), median household income 0.23; CI 0.12, 0.34), percentage Medicare enrollees a mammogram 0.29; 0.08, 0.51), uninsured −1.22; −1.57, −0.87), African American 0.31; 0.19, 0.42), female −0.97; −1.79, ‒0.15), who smoke −0.75; −1.26, −0.23). Influenza 0.71; 0.22, 1.21), −0.07; −0.13, −0.01), Hispanic −0.28; −0.40, −0.17), −0.85; −1.06, −0.64), completed high school 0.54; 0.21, 0.87). The MLR models explained 86.7% (COVID-19) 70.2% (influenza) variance. Conclusions. Factors vaccinations varied. Variables reflecting access (e.g., insurance) higher risk severe disease smoking) are notable. Programs improve target high-risk populations may rates. ( Am J Public Health. 2024;114(4):415–423. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2023.307553 )

Language: Английский

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Vaccine hesitancy under the lens: Nigeria’s struggle against the worst diphtheria outbreak in decades

Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

The resurgence of diphtheria in Nigeria, culminating an outbreak surpassing previous records, has spotlighted the critical imperative for robust immunization policies amidst a milieu vaccine hesitancy. This commentary delineates multifaceted dimensions current outbreak, which started May 2022, juxtaposed against historical outbreaks, with focal examination pervasive hesitancy and its underpinning sociocultural systemic determinants. discourse extends to meticulous evaluation Nigeria’s public health response, underlined by synergy international organizations, reflecting global collaborative ethos combating menace. A appraisal prevailing unveils necessity strategic amendments invigorate vaccination uptake, essential curbing enhancing resilience. reflections herein advocate comprehensive, culturally resonant, sustainable paradigm, encompassing synergistic approach policy fortification, community engagement, collaboration navigate challenges posed vaccine-preventable diseases epitomized ongoing outbreak. Through synthesis lessons, contemporary challenges, solidarity, this piece contributes broader on coverage infectious disease control Nigeria.

Language: Английский

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Developing films to support vaccine-hesitant, ethnically diverse parents’ decision-making about the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine: a codesign study

BMJ Open, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(9), P. e079539 - e079539

Published: Sept. 1, 2024

To illustrate an evidence-, theory- and person-based approach to codesign the COMMUNICATE films that support parental decision-making about human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for their teenagers.

Language: Английский

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The Role of Scientific Research in Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Discussions on Twitter: Social Network Analysis

JMIR Infodemiology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 4, P. e50551 - e50551

Published: May 9, 2024

Background Attitudes toward the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine and accuracy of information shared about this topic in web-based settings vary widely. As real-time, global exposure to discourse HPV immunization shapes attitudes people vaccination, spread misinformation misrepresentation scientific knowledge contribute hesitancy. Objective In study, we aimed better understand type quality research on Twitter (recently rebranded as X) by vaccine-hesitant vaccine-confident communities. Methods To analyze use social media, collected tweets retweets using a list keywords associated with vaccines Academic Research Product Track application programming interface from January 2019 May 2021. From data set, identified referring or sharing literature through Boolean search for any embedded links, hashtags, papers. First, used network analysis build retweet reply identify clusters users belonging either Second, thematically assessed all papers based typology evidence. Finally, compared evidence bibliometrics between Results We extracted 250 unique (including peer-reviewed papers, preprints, gray literature) approximately 1 million English-language tweets. Social maps were generated communities Twitter. Vaccine-hesitant share fewer papers; yet, these are more broadly disseminated despite being published less prestigious journals those community. Conclusions have adopted communication tools traditionally wielded health promotion Vaccine-confident would benefit cohesive strategy communicate their messages widely effectively.

Language: Английский

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Using the Social–Ecological Model to Assess Vaccine Hesitancy and Refusal in a Highly Religious Lower–Middle-Income Country

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 21(10), P. 1335 - 1335

Published: Oct. 9, 2024

(1) Background: The aim of this study was to understand the factors associated with vaccine hesitancy and refusal in Indonesia using Social-Ecological Model (SEM). (2) Methods: Data on demographics, religiosity, family dynamics, perceptions public health efforts were collected through an online survey compared rates refusal. (3) Results: Income sex significantly hesitancy. Based a passport policy enter spaces, people who felt inhibited spaces or perceived privacy threats twice as likely exhibit Participants believed that religious groups had difficult time getting vaccinated nearly three times more However, participants higher power 58% less Religious leaders influenced make decision regarding vaccination. Individuals than share information others without fact-checking. Notably, structural barriers such distance transportation most strongly (4) Conclusion: Cultural play significant role SEM can be used propose multi-level interventions collaboration communication among stakeholders improve community health.

Language: Английский

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Identifying trusted local sources and predicting behavior change pathways according to COVID-19 vaccination status: Results of a 2022 statewide survey of Alaskan adults

Vaccine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 42(10), P. 2592 - 2607

Published: March 14, 2024

Low rates of COVID-19 vaccination remain a substantial public health challenge. Despite early successes, vaccinations Alaskans trail the US average, drawing attention to need for better-designed and targeted vaccine confidence interventions. Our objective was assess levels community trust theory-driven predictors status inform design future programs.

Language: Английский

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Social and Structural Determinants of Health Associated with COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy among Older Adults in the United States

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(5), P. 521 - 521

Published: May 10, 2024

State-level COVID-19 vaccination rates among older adults have been uneven in the United States. Due to immunocompromised nature of adults, vaccine hesitancy increases risk morbidity and mortality. This study aims determine association between social determinants health, structural Secondary data from Health Retirement Study (HRS) dataset were used. A descriptive analysis multinomial multivariable logistic regression performed examine independent variables—gender, age, race, immigration status, marital broadband internet access, security income, Medicare coverage, education, frequency religious service—with dependent variable, hesitancy. Compared respondents with no without specific predictor, who reported attendance at least once/week more likely be “somewhat hesitant”, divorced had higher odds being aged 65–74 years “very hesitant” or about vaccine. females a “little African Americans Addressing these factors may limit barriers uptake improve herd immunity population.

Language: Английский

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A cross-sectional study of Mpox Knowledge, Attitudes toward Mpox Vaccination and Mpox Vaccine Hesitancy Among Teachers in Kenya

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Nov. 21, 2024

Background: Sixteen African countries, including Kenya, reported mpox cases in July and August, prompting the Africa Centers for Disease Control to declare outbreak a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security on 13^th August 2024. The World Organization issued an advisory mpox-related prevention schools whereby teachers are expected support mpox-infected students. There is dearth information knowledge attitudes toward vaccination among Kenya. Method: An online survey involving 1139 was conducted from 21^st 3^rd October, 2024 determine level vaccine hesitancy factors. Results: teachers’ mean score 8.2 out 12 whereas attitude 3.7 6. At time survey, more than 34 % respondents were not aware country. rate 49.78 %. More 62 participants cited concerns about side effects as main reason hesitancy. However, with certificate diploma likely accept be vaccinated against mpox. Only 1.23 received Teachers Service Commission. This study identifies gaps vaccination. It suggests that collaboration between Commission healthcare providers can ensure effective school community-based strategies by improving

Language: Английский

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What Were the Information Voids? A Qualitative Analysis of Questions Asked by Dear Pandemic Readers between August 2020-August 2021

Journal of Health Communication, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 28(sup1), P. 25 - 33

Published: April 7, 2023

In the current infodemic, how individuals receive information (channel), who it is coming from (source), and framed can have an important effect on COVID-19 related mitigation behaviors. light of these challenges presented by Dear Pandemic (DP) was created to directly address persistent questions other health topics in online environment. This a qualitative analysis 3806 that were submitted DP readers question box website between August 30, 2020 29, 2021. Analyses resulted four themes: need for clarification sources; lack trust information; recognition possible misinformation; personal decision-making. Each theme reflects unmet informational readers, which may be reflective broader gaps our science communication efforts.This study highlights role ad hoc risk platform environment uses identify needs over course pandemic. These findings help clarify organizations addressing misinformation digital space contribute timely, responsive improve future efforts.

Language: Английский

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Acceptance of influenza vaccination and associated factors among teachers in China: A cross-sectional study based on health belief model

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 19(3)

Published: Oct. 31, 2023

Teachers played an important role on the transmission of influenza in schools and communities. The study aims to investigate vaccination coverage factors determining flu acceptance among teachers Hangzhou, China. A total 1039 junior high school Hangzhou were recruited. self-made questionnaire was used vaccine influencing acceptance. Univariate analysis using chi-square test multivariable binary logistic regression conducted determine relative predictors. Influenza 5.9% (62/1039). 52.9% had intention receive vaccine, 25.3% (247/977)/21.8% (213/977) participants hesitant/did not have get vaccine. top three sources for gain knowledge about website (72%), TV/radio (66.1%) social media (58%). Whether before, beliefs likelihood catching flu, severity getting effectiveness possibility side effects after vaccination, troublesome doctors' recommendation, as well situation other associated low but intentions relatively teachers. Future research should focus relationship between behavior increase rates.

Language: Английский

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