The global burden of disease attributable to preterm birth and low birth weight in 204 countries and territories from 1990 to 2019: An analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study

Journal of Global Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14

Published: July 11, 2024

Abstract Background Preterm birth and low weight (PBLBW), recognised globally as primary contributors to infant mortality in children under five, have not been sufficiently investigated terms of their worldwide impact. In this study we aimed thoroughly evaluate the contemporary trends disease burden attributable PBLBW. Methods We analysed data from 204 countries territories between 1990–2019, sourced 2019 Global Burden Disease Study. global incidence disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) associated with PBLBW, stratified by age, gender, year, geographic location, alongside socio-demographic index (SDI). calculated annual percentage changes dynamic over time. employed a generalised linear model scrutinised relationship SDI attributed Results 2019, age-standardised rate deaths DALYs related PBLBW showed significant declines. Over period both death DALY rates displayed substantial downward trends, similar change observed for females males. Age-specific ratios revealed decrease PBLBW-related increasing primarily during neonatal stages (zero 27 days). The leading three causes were disorders, lower respiratory infections, sudden syndrome. Furthermore, association indicated that negatively correlated 2019. From 1990 decreased linearly most regions, except sub-Saharan Africa. Conclusions persistent is particularly pronounced neonates aged less than 28 days regions SDI. study, highlighted critical need tailored interventions at mitigating detrimental effects attain specific sustainable development goals, those centred on enhancing child survival overall well-being.

Language: Английский

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A review of Canadian online resources providing information on COVID-19 vaccination for caregivers of children aged 5–11 years

Vaccine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 54, P. 126990 - 126990

Published: March 10, 2025

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 and Transplant Patients: Challenges, Risks, and Evolving Strategies

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(3), P. 318 - 318

Published: March 17, 2025

The first cases of COVID-19 were reported in December 2019 Wuhan, China [...]

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and hesitancy in Cameroon: a systematic review and meta-analysis

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: March 17, 2025

The development of effective vaccines was a promising tool for ending the pandemic. However, success vaccination programme hinges on achieving substantial community acceptance. In Cameroon, numerous studies have investigated level acceptance, hesitancy, and perception COVID-19 vaccines, with mixed results. To provide comprehensive understanding these parameters, this meta-analysis aimed to estimate pooled proportion vaccine hesitancy in Cameroon. A systematic search online databases, including PubMed, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, conducted identify relevant research articles. This study adhered Preferred Reporting Items Systematic Reviews Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. extracted data were compiled Microsoft Excel spreadsheet analyzed using R statistical software (version 4.3.3). calculated random-effects meta-analysis. Funnel plots, Egger's, Begg's tests used assess publication bias. Of 1,346 records identified through database search, 20 articles included review model showed that approximately 31.21% (95% CI: 23.49–38.94) participants willing accept vaccine. More than two-thirds population (68.49%; 95% 60.65–76.34) hesitant. Half (51.81%; 42.70-60.93), had negative acceptance rate progressed from first semester 2021 (27.21%; 10.38–44.05) 2022 (45.56%; 25.00-66.12). 29.29% 19.86–38.72) general 39.24% 22.84–55.64) healthcare workers. 70.39% 61.30–79.80) 57.42% 4.05–71.80) Although progress targeted interventions remain necessary address country. Strategies such as enhancing access accurate information, fostering trust institutions, strengthening engagement crucial increasing uptake.

Language: Английский

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The importance of political and religious affiliation in explaining county-level COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy

Health Economics Review, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: April 3, 2025

The authors use county-level data to test whether an array of socioeconomic, demographic, political and religious variables explain COVID-19 vaccination rates. Results presented here build upon previous investigations vaccine hesitancy in different contexts are largely consistent with those findings. Background controls such as county's percent male (+), median age White (-), household income self-employed the a college or higher education (+) rates for COVID-19. Political affiliation (Percent Republican (-)) remains strongest predictor terms overall statistical significance. Catholic Evangelical (-) also very strong predictors, though opposite directions. This analysis includes state-level fixed effects several robustness checks.

Language: Английский

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COVID- 19 vaccine uptake and its determinants in Cameroon: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2021–2024)

BMC Infectious Diseases, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: April 15, 2025

COVID-19 vaccination is crucial for mitigating the pandemic's impact. However, vaccine hesitancy and access challenges have hindered global efforts. This meta-analysis aimed to estimate pooled uptake proportion identify associated determinants in Cameroon. review, conducted according Preferred Reporting Items Systematic Reviews Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, identified articles through searches of electronic databases, including PubMed, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar, as well gray literature. The search encompassed published unpublished studies from 2021 2024 reporting on and/or acceptance Extracted data were compiled a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet analyzed using R statistical software (version 4.4.2). A random-effects model was employed when heterogeneity exceeded 50%. Publication bias assessed funnel plots, Egger's Begg's tests. Meta-regression used explore influence study characteristics. Twenty-two studies, encompassing 24,130 participants, included. 37.14% (95% CI: 29.24-45.05) with substantial (I2 = 98.2%, p < 0.001). Subgroup analyses revealed lower among general population (23.18%; 95% 10.11-36.25) community settings (16.0%; 0.97-31.04) compared healthcare workers (42.12%; 34.14-50.09). Younger age (OR 0.53; 0.42-0.67) inversely uptake, while being partnership 1.59; 1.11-2.27) positively associated. Higher levels education 1.75; 1.56-1.97), urban residence 1.66; 1.21-2.29) acceptance. suboptimal required ensure herd immunity. results this underline need step up efforts improve coverage, particularly most vulnerable populations. Identifying addressing factors underlying low coverage imperative if public health objectives are be met. Public interventions should tailored address specific concerns needs different groups marital statuses.

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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Perceptions of Risk, Benefit and Trust - A Comparative Assessment Between Healthcare Workers and the General Public Towards 3 Medical Technologies

Risk Management and Healthcare Policy, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: Volume 17, P. 1587 - 1598

Published: June 1, 2024

Background and Objective: While there is a substantial amount of research on risk perception, has been less focus the way medical technologies are perceived by experts as opposed to lay individuals. We investigated factors that may influence perception healthcare workers (HCWs) general public regarding 3 distinct technologies: magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) Covid-19 vaccine. Methods: A cross-sectional study conducted 2021 among 2 populations: HCWs employed at hospital sample outpatients individuals who not professionals. The participants completed an electronic questionnaire. Results: In total, 739 respondents were included: 197 (26.7%) 542 members (73.3%). Most (89.4%) reported being vaccinated against Covid-19, 43.8% had previously undergone MRI but 90% LASIK. Overall, all assessed rated having high benefit low risk. showed statistically significant differences towards LASIK, well some characteristics each technology. contrast, no vaccine found between public. Both populations negative correlation trust MoH regarded information provided sources most reliable for decision-making. Conclusion: perceptions concerns individuals' behavior acceptance technologies. They also essential communication. contributes understanding attitudes various technologies, including characteristics, pertaining examining Keywords: workers, perception. trust, source

Language: Английский

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Decision Regret and Vaccine Hesitancy among Nursing Students and Registered Nurses in Italy: Insights from Structural Equation Modeling

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(9), P. 1054 - 1054

Published: Sept. 14, 2024

This study focused on vaccine hesitancy and decision regret about the COVID-19 among nursing students (BScN MScN) Registered Nurses (RNs) in Italy. The primary aim was to describe these groups understand what influences hesitancy. Data were collected through an e-survey conducted from March June 2024. Decision Regret Scale Adult Vaccine Hesitancy employed assess levels, assessing trust, concerns, compliance regarding vaccination. Among participants, 8.64% not vaccinated. results indicated moderate high levels of diverse with Structural equation modeling revealed that significantly predicted Trust (R2 = 31.3%) Concerns 26.9%), lower associated higher trust concerns safety. number boosters a significant predictor Concerns, more concerns. MScN exhibited Compliance compared RNs 2.9%), highlighting role advanced education. These findings suggest addressing providing comprehensive information could enhance compliance.

Language: Английский

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Online Media Use and COVID-19 Vaccination in Real-World Personal Networks: Quantitative Study

Journal of Medical Internet Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 26, P. e58257 - e58257

Published: Oct. 25, 2024

Background Most studies assessing the impact of online media and social use on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy predominantly rely survey data, which often fail to capture clustering health opinions behaviors within real-world networks. In contrast, research using network analysis aims uncover diverse communities discourse themes related support platforms. Despite these advancements, there is a gap in literature how person’s circle affects acceptance, wherein an important part influence stems from offline interactions. Objective We aimed examine consumption influences vaccination decisions networks by analyzing unique quantitative data collected Romania, Eastern European state member Union. Methods conducted 83 face-to-face interviews with participants living lab Lerești, small rural community personal framework. This approach involved gathering both respondents individuals their circles (referred as alters). After excluding cases missing our proceeded 73% (61/83) complete To hierarchical structure alters nested ego networks, we used mixed multilevel logistic regression model random intercepts. The predict status among alters, focal independent variable being respondents’ preferred source prevention information. was categorized into 3 types: traditional media, (including media), combination both, reference category. Results this study, analyzed 61 encompassing between 15 25 each, totaling 1280 valid across all variables interest. Our primary findings indicate that whose solely for information, exhibit lower rates (odds ratio [OR] 0.37, 95% CI 0.15-0.92; P=.03). Conversely, transition exclusive does not significantly rate odds (OR 0.75, 0.32-1.78; P=.52). addition, revealed who received are more likely have themselves 3.75, 1.79-7.85; P<.001). Conclusions Real-world combine human interactions attributes along consequences behaviors. As individuals’ influenced behavior, further insights needed create tailored communication campaigns interventions regarding areas low levels digital literacy rates, Romania exposes.

Language: Английский

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