Would senior citizens get vaccinated against RSV? Exploratory analysis using a novel survey instrument

Vacunas, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 26(1), P. 100384 - 100384

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 vaccination of at-risk and marginalised groups: recentering the state in vaccine uptake

Social Science & Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 348, P. 116812 - 116812

Published: March 26, 2024

Recent studies have used the World Health Organization's new Behavioural and Social Drivers (BeSD) framework to analyse vaccine uptake. However, this study of COVID-19 vaccination among marginalised population groups highlights framework's limitations regarding centrality state in shaping people's intentions high income countries. We conducted interviews focus with service providers community members explore amongst Western Australians experiencing homelessness and/or from other populations (such as people substance use dependence). Analysing data iteratively emphasise state's role functions, we elaborate how trauma mistrust government drive thoughts, feelings, social interactions programs, which are mutually reinforcing inhibit individuals' willingness engage. Government systems that leave some behind increase those populations' susceptibility misinformation. Policies may generate unintended problems: worried about advocacy damaging clients' trust, especially context mandates. Reframing responsibility for designing culturally socially appropriate services, outline end-users trusted can lead process. share a framework, "Recentering State Vaccine Uptake," arising our analyses.

Language: Английский

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Perceived benefits, information, vaccination history, and conspiracy beliefs as significant determinants of RSV vaccine acceptance among Arab seniors

Therapeutic Advances in Vaccines and Immunotherapy, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Background: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) poses a significant respiratory health risk to senior citizens, contributing substantially hospitalizations and mortality. With the recent approval of three RSV vaccines for elderly, it is critical understand factors that can shape vaccination attitudes inform public strategies enhance uptake among this vulnerable population. Objectives: This study aimed investigate potential could influence toward citizens in Arab countries. Design: A multinational cross-sectional study, adhering STROBE guidelines, was conducted using survey instrument previously validated through exploratory factor analysis assess newly approved vaccine. Methods: self-administered online distributed conveniently mainly across five The collected data on demographics, history, key constructs related vaccine attitude, including “Fear,” “Information,” “Accessibility,” “Benefits,” “Conspiracy.” Results: total 483 participants were included with majority from countries: Jordan ( n = 239, 49.5%), Kuwait 74, 15.3%), Egypt 68, 14.1%), Saudi Arabia 51, 10.6%), UAE 23, 4.8%), alongside other nations 28, 5.8%). Among respondents, 51.1% 247) expressed acceptance vaccine, 22.4% 108) hesitant, 26.5% 128) exhibited refusal. Multivariate identified perceived benefits (β 0.484, p < 0.001), information needs 0.229, previous history 0.087, 0.016) as positive predictors acceptance. Conversely, stronger conspiracy beliefs −0.083, 0.035) associated resistance. Fear accessibility not attitudes. Conclusion: findings showed benefits, access reliable information, are essential promote seniors. These recommended improve

Language: Английский

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Would senior citizens get vaccinated against RSV? Exploratory analysis using a novel survey instrument

Vacunas (English Edition), Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 26(1), P. 100384 - 100384

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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“Provided a window on the world and lessened my feeling of isolation”: older adults’ perceived COVID-19 impact and technology use in Australia during recurrent lockdowns

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

Published: Feb. 28, 2024

Abstract Background An informed understanding of older adults’ perceptions the impact (positive or negative) recurrent COVID-19 long lockdowns is important for development targeted interventions and resources future restrictions. This study aimed to understand self-reported impacts restrictions on adults how technology has been used mitigate these. Methods A cross-sectional national 257 community-dwelling Australians based in Victoria (mean age = 67.6 years [SD 7.2]; 20.6% male) completed an online postal survey as part a larger examining physical mental health second extended lockdown period. secondary analysis reports findings from free-text responses two open-ended questions included that asked participants comment greatest role supporting their wellbeing during this time. Responses were collected between July September 2020. Data analysed using content (COVID-19 impacts) thematic (role technology) analysis. Results Respondents gave more negative (75.5%) than mixed (15.2%) positive (6.2%) reporting biggest lockdowns. Inductive revealed first-order main categories (Positive Negative impacts). Axial coding showed five second-order (Environmental, Physical Health, Social, Mental Personal) both (totalling 10 categories). Overall, respondents highlighted social loss key experience (70%), with acute feelings isolation contributing wellbeing. The most commonly reported (11%) was having time relationships, relaxation, new hobbies. Technology primarily sustain socialisation provide access essential resources, services, goods, which perceived contribute maintaining Conclusions Findings suggest critical need address experienced by lockdowns, particularly alleviate associated Recognising aspect increased relationships leisure activities indicates potential areas resilience-building strategies. pivotal mitigating adverse effects highlights its significance building connections overall challenging times. These implications can guide efforts enhance resilience, health, holistic public crises.

Language: Английский

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Pre-travel vaccine information needs, attitudes, drivers of uptake and the role for decision aids in travel medicine

Journal of Travel Medicine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 30(4)

Published: April 19, 2023

Many travellers do not receive vaccines pre-travel. Tools such as vaccine decision aids could support informed decision-making. We aimed to characterise Australians' pre-travel attitudes, behaviours and information needs examine the role for in travel medicine.

Language: Английский

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Quantitative Synthesis of Factors Associated with COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance and Vaccine Hesitancy in 185 Countries

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 12(1), P. 34 - 34

Published: Dec. 28, 2023

Mass vaccination against COVID-19 is the best method to ensure herd immunity in order curb effect of pandemic on global economy. It therefore important assess determinants vaccine acceptance and hesitancy a scale. Factors were recorded from cross-sectional studies analyzed with t-Test, ANOVA, correlation, meta-regression analyses synthesized identify trends inform policy. We registered protocol (ID: CRD42022350418) used standard Cochrane methods PRISMA guidelines collect synthesize articles published between January 2020 August 2023. A total 67 576 185 countries involving 3081,766 participants included this synthesis. Global was 65.27% (95% CI; 62.72–67.84%), while stood at 32.1% 29.05–35.17%). One-Way ANOVA showed that there no significant difference percentage Gross Domestic Product spent procurement across World Bank income levels (p < 0.187). There 0.001) 0.005) different Income levels. level had strong influence 0.0004) 0.003) but did not. correlation (r = −0.11, p 0.164) or −0.09, 0.234). Meta-regression analysis living an urban setting (OR 4.83, 95% 0.67–212.8), rural 2.53, 0.29–119.33), older 1.98, 0.99–4.07), higher education 1.76, 0.85–3.81), being low earner 2.85, 0.45–30.63) increased odds high acceptance. influenza 33.06, 5.03–1395.01), mistrust for vaccines 3.91, 1.92–8.24), complacency 2.86, 1.02–8.83), pregnancy 2.3, 0.12–141.76), taking traditional herbs 2.15, 0.52–10.42), female 1.53, 0.78–3.01), safety concerns 1.29, 0.67–2.51). proposed number recommendations increase COVID-19.

Language: Английский

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Vaccine Decision-Making Influences - Insights from Severe COVID-19 Survivors: A Qualitative Study

Medical & Clinical Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 9

Published: Jan. 25, 2024

Vaccination have been critical for reducing death rates, severe illness, and long-term health risks; however, vaccine hesitancy has emerged as a key challenge. Understanding survivors’ perspectives on vaccination, given their direct virus experience elevated risks, is critical. This study explores COVID-19 vaccination decision-making among Romanian adult survivors to gain deeper understanding of the factors influencing acceptance within this societal context. Semi-structured interviews were conducted from November 2022-April 2023 with 30 participants (ages 35-76) previously hospitalized COVID-19. Before contacting COVID-19, 26.6% accepted vaccine, an additional 50% chose accept following discharge. Thematic analysis identified four main themes: Severe Illness Catalyst Vaccine Acceptancce, Adverse Reactions Fueling Hesitancy, Accepting influence trustworthy relationship and, General disbelief Conspiracy Theories. study’s findings indicate that many deeply affected by own experiences For these participants, traumatic was ultimately factor motivated them proactively seek out reliable information, ignore conspiracy theories, engage diligently in recommended safety behaviours. Nevertheless, still opted against after hospital qualitative advances intricacies underlying amongst survivors.

Language: Английский

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The experience of traumatic events, psychological distress, and social support: links to COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and trends with age in a group of older Australians

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

Published: March 31, 2024

Abstract Background Vaccination is important to reduce disease-associated morbidity and mortality in an ageing global population. While older adults are more likely than younger accept vaccines, some remain hesitant. We sought understand how traumatic events, psychological distress social support contribute adults’ intention receive a COVID-19 vaccine whether these experiences change with age. Methods analysed survey data collected as part of the Sax Institute’s 45 Up Study population Australian aged 60 years over. Data were derived from COVID Insights study; series supplementary surveys about participants experienced pandemic. Results Higher was associated greater (adjusted odds ratio (aOR):1.08; 95%CI:1.06–1.11; p <.001) while lower personally experiencing serious illness, injury or assault last 12 months (aOR:0.79; 95% CI:0.64–0.98; =.03). Social experience events increased significantly age, decreased. Conclusions There may be factors beyond risks that play role acceptance Older Australians on end age spectrum have specific needs address their hesitancy overlooked.

Language: Английский

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Prevalence and determinants of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among vulnerable populations in Thailand: An application of the health belief model

Heliyon, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(4), P. e26043 - e26043

Published: Feb. 1, 2024

BackgroundAssessing the acceptance of vaccinations among vulnerable populations is essential to ensure proper coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) control. This study used Health Belief Model examine intention vaccinate against COVID-19 in Thailand.MethodsThis analytical cross-sectional was conducted Thailand between October and November 2021. Using multistage random sampling, 945 individuals from (i.e., older adults, pregnant women, market or street vendors, with chronic diseases) were selected invited complete a self-reported questionnaire. The questionnaire assessed participants' socioeconomic characteristics, preventive measures, knowledge, preventative health beliefs, vaccine intention. A generalized linear mixed model identify factors associated receive vaccine.ResultsThe prevalence intent accept 75.03% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 72.16–77.68). cue action (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 3.13; 95% CI: 2.07–4.71), perceived benefits (AOR 2.04; 1.38–3.01), severity 1.77; 1.18–2.65). Significant other covariates wearing face mask previous month 2.62; 1.59–4.31), being 1–2 m away people 1.58; 1.11–2.24), trust government 1.44; 1.03–2.02). Additionally, women more likely compared men 1.43; 1.02–2.01).ConclusionsApproximately one quarter do not intend be vaccinated. Models can explain acceptance, aid Ministry Public planning future efforts increase uptake. Healthcare professionals' advice, village volunteers' information, partnership collaborations are critical. Facilitating mobile community units, launching educational campaigns, maintaining distance others, masks may acceptability. research help prepare for pandemics.

Language: Английский

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