Vaccine Hesitancy and Associated Factors Amongst Health Professionals: A Scoping Review of the Published Literature

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(12), P. 1411 - 1411

Published: Dec. 13, 2024

Background/Objectives: Healthcare professionals (HCPs) hold significant influence over public attitudes toward vaccinations. Studies suggest that HCPs are hesitant towards the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines. This hesitancy could lead to lower vaccination rates in community. Therefore, this scoping review aimed assess extent of COVID-19 booster doses among and identify associated factors. Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted PubMed Scopus databases from April August 2024, using keywords related COVID-19, vaccine hesitancy, HCPs, vaccination. had been peer-reviewed, published English after 2022, focused on dose were included. Out 6703 studies screened, 24 Results: Most have received their initial series However, there is a rate uptake for doses, with ranging 12% 66.5%. Hesitancy varied significantly across continents, Asia, Africa, Europe 19.7% 66.5%, 27% 46.1%, 14% 60.2%, respectively. reported be influenced by various factors, including concerns about safety, necessity, effectiveness these In addition, regarding also found factors like age, gender, profession, previous COVID-19. Physicians, nurses, pharmacists exhibited 12.8% 43.7%, 26% 37%, 34.6%, Conclusions: Our underscores receiving countries around world explores underlying These findings provide valuable insights design future pandemic programs.

Language: Английский

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Online media use and COVID-19 vaccination in real-world personal networks

medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 8, 2024

Abstract Background Most studies assessing the impact of online and social media usage on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy predominantly rely survey data, which often fails to capture clustering health opinions behaviors within real-world networks. In contrast, research employing network analysis aims uncover diverse communities discourse themes related support platforms. Despite these advancements, there is a gap in literature how person’s circle, combines offline interactions, affects acceptance. Objective We examined consumption influences vaccination decisions networks by analyzing unique quantitative data collected from Romania, an Eastern European Union (EU) member state. Methods conducted 83 face-to-face interviews with participants living lab Leresti, small rural community Personal Network Analysis (PNA) framework. This approach involved gathering both respondents individuals their circles (referred as alters ). After excluding cases missing our proceeded 61 complete personal To examine hierarchical structure nested ego networks, we utilized mixed multilevel logistic regression model random intercepts. The aimed predict status among alters, focal independent variable being ego’s preferred source prevention information. was categorized into three types: traditional media, (including media), combination both, serving reference category. Results this study, analyzed 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 use does not significantly odds (OR 0.75, 0.32-1.78; =.52). Additionally, reveals vaccinated egos are more likely be themselves 3.75, 1.79-7.85; <.001). Conclusion Real-world combine human interactions 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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Flu-Phobia: Influenza Vaccine Hesitancy in a Rural Primary Care Setting

Cureus, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Oct. 21, 2024

The sentiments expressed by individuals, such as "I do not trust vaccines," believe in and want a shot," are commonly encountered physicians during the annual influenza season. This study investigates vaccine hesitancy regarding within rural primary care setting New York State. Observations of subjective comments from community members prompted an inquiry into whether contentious discourse surrounding COVID-19 has influenced patients' decisions about vaccination. We hypothesized that over 50% patients would decline 2023-2024 season many attribute their refusal to controversies associated with vaccine. findings revealed while more than surveyed did indeed refuse vaccine, only minority linked decision controversy. paper examines attitudes toward proposes potential strategies address future vaccination disparities.

Language: Английский

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Effectiveness of an Infection Control Program Among the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo in Preventing COVID-19-Related Hospitalizations and Deaths

Pathogens, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(10), P. 913 - 913

Published: Oct. 19, 2024

In response to the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, United States declared a state of emergency and implemented large-scale shutdowns public health initiatives prevent overwhelming resources. The success these prevention methods remains unresolved as restrictions implementation varied from national, state, local levels. Despite national regulations, individual adherence preventative guidelines presented an additional layer variability. Cases COVID-19 continued rise fall over two-year period on level, despite masking recommendations, ease testing, availability vaccines. Ysleta del Sur Pueblo is Native American tribal community sovereign nation located in El Paso, Texas. Speaking Rock Entertainment Center major business operated by tribe, employing many non-tribal members Paso area. Following nationwide re-openings non-essential businesses, infection control program with strict recommendations provided for Disease Control Prevention (CDC) disease control. This would result fully vaccinated workforce within wider where vaccination rate was less than 80%. Herein, we examine efficacy measures report resulting zero hospitalizations or deaths compared rates 1 250 40, respectively, surrounding community.

Language: Английский

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

Published: March 11, 2024

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. We aimed examine consumption influences vaccination decisions networks by analyzing unique quantitative data collected Romania, Eastern European state member Union. 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 <i>alters</i>). 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. 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; <i>P</i>=.03). Conversely, transition exclusive does not significantly rate odds (OR 0.75, 0.32-1.78; <i>P</i>=.52). addition, revealed who received are more likely have themselves 3.75, 1.79-7.85; <i>P</i>&lt;.001). 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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COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance and Hesitancy in Cameroon: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 13, 2024

Background: The development of effective vaccines was a promising tool for ending the pandemic. However, success vaccination programme depends heavily on achieving significant 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 in Cameroon. Methods: A systematic search online databases, including PubMed, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, conducted identify relevant research articles. This study followed 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). hesitancy, calculated random effects meta-analysis. Funnel plots, Egger Begg tests used assess publication bias. Results: Of 1243 records identified through database search, 20 articles included review random-effects model showed that approximately 31.21% (95% CI: 23.49-38.94) Cameroonian population willing accept vaccine. More than two-thirds (68.49%; 95% 60.65-76.34) hesitant. Half participants (51.81%; 42.70-60.93), had negative acceptance rate progressed from first semester 2021 (27.21%; 10.38-44.05) 2022 (45.56%; 25-66.12). 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) workers Conclusion: Despite progress targeted interventions are still needed address country. Strategies such as improving access accurate information, building trust institutions, strengthening engagement crucial increasing uptake.

Language: Английский

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