COVID-19 Vaccination: The Mainspring of Challenges and the Seed of Remonstrance DOI Creative Commons

Hoda Najjar,

Hadeel Al-Jighefee,

Abeer Qush

et al.

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 9(12), P. 1474 - 1474

Published: Dec. 13, 2021

As of March 2020, the time when coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome 2 (SARS-CoV-2) became a pandemic, our existence has been threatened and lives millions have claimed. With this ongoing global issue, vaccines are considered paramount importance in curtailing outbreak probably prime gamble to bring us back 'ordinary life'. To date, more than 200 vaccine candidates produced, many which were approved Food Drug Administration (FDA) for emergency use, with research discovery phase their production process passed over. Capering such chief practice COVID-19 development, manufacturing at an unprecedented speed brought challenges into play raised remonstrance. In review, we highlight relevant dissemination, deployment, particularly level large-scale distribution. We also delineate public perception on vaccination outline main facets affecting people's willingness get vaccinated.

Language: Английский

Effective Vaccination and Education Strategies for Emerging Infectious Diseases Such as COVID-19 DOI Creative Commons
Seong‐Heon Wie, Jaehun Jung, Woo Joo Kim

et al.

Journal of Korean Medical Science, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 38(44)

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Social isolation and control owing to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are easing; however, concerns regarding new infectious diseases have not disappeared. Given epidemic experiences such as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), the influenza pandemic, Middle East (MERS), COVID-19, it is necessary prepare for outbreak of situations in which large-scale vaccinations required. Although development vaccines against COVID-19 has contributed greatly overcoming concerning vaccine side effects from general public, including medical personnel, decreased confidence efficacy effects, present many challenges promoting educating future. In addition plans develop diseases, education promotion administer latest developments public. Moreover, efforts needed secure necessity, legitimacy, evidence rapid vaccination on a large scale at national level. It also carefully scientific bases explanatory statements so that public can easily understand them. This study aimed establish strategies may occur Many ways promote healthcare workers should be prepared ensure administered safely. Thus, safety based specific data clinical studies necessary.

Language: Английский

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Change in intention and hesitancy regarding COVID-19 vaccines in a cohort of adults in Quebec during the pandemic DOI Creative Commons
Maude Dionne, Louis Rochette, Denis Hamel

et al.

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 20(1)

Published: Feb. 12, 2024

Although COVID-19 vaccine uptake was high in Quebec for the primary series, acceptance decreased subsequent booster doses. This article presents evolution of intention, self-reported vaccination behaviors, and hesitancy over 2 years. A series cross-sectional surveys were conducted between March 2020 2023, with a representative sample 3,330 adults recruited biweekly via Web panel. Panelists could have answered multiple times course project. cohort respondents created to assess how attitudes behaviors about vaccines evolved. Descriptive statistics multivariate logistic regressions performed. Among 1,914 individuals no or low intention getting vaccinated Fall 2021 (Period 1), 1,476 (77%) reported having received at least two doses Winter 2023 2). Not believing conspiracy theory (OR = 2.08, 95% CI: 1.65–2.64), being worried catching 2.12, 1.65–2.73) not living rural area (ORs other areas are 2.27, 1.58–3.28; 1.66, 1.23–2.26; 1.82 1.23–2.73) three main factors associated Period 2. 11,117 hesitant 1, 1,335 (12%) became The significantly becoming adherence theories 2.28, 1.95–2.66), female 1.67, 1.48–1.90) younger than 65 years old (the ORs 18–34, 35–49, 50–64 compared 2.82, 2.32–3.44; 2.39, 2.00–2.86 1.82, 1.55–2.15 respectively). As pandemic is over, monitoring will be important.

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COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and hesitancy in Ghana: A systematic review DOI Creative Commons
Godwin Banafo Akrong, Rosemond Akpene Hiadzi, Antonia Bernadette Donkor

et al.

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 19(6), P. e0305993 - e0305993

Published: June 25, 2024

The propensity to accept vaccines and factors that affect vaccine acceptance hesitancy will determine the overall success of COVID-19 vaccination program. Therefore, countries need understand influence prevent further future shocks, it is necessary have a thorough understanding these factors. As result, this study aims review selected published works in study’s domain conduct valuable analysis most influential Ghana. also explored rate We from 2021 April 2023 extracted, analyzed, summarized findings based on key Ghana, demographic are often examined, approach used examine found positive perception, safety, belief efficacy, knowledge COVID-19, good attitude negative side effects vaccines, mistrust vaccine, lack confidence vaccine’s fear, spiritual religious beliefs all played significant roles influencing hesitancy. For study, rates observed reviewed articles ranged 17.5% 82.6%. parameters frequently included studies impact include educational attainment, gender, affiliation, age, marital status. perceptions concerns about its influenced Ghanaians’

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COVID-19 vaccination rates among adolescents (12–17 years) by immigrant background and sociodemographic factors: A nationwide registry study in Norway DOI Creative Commons
Lema Hussaini, Angela S. Labberton, Brita Askeland Winje

et al.

Vaccine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 41(24), P. 3673 - 3680

Published: May 1, 2023

Lower COVID-19 vaccination rates have been observed among some adult immigrant populations in Norway, and there appears to be an association with sociodemographic factors. However, knowledge is lacking on the distribution of role factors adolescents. This study aims describe adolescents according background, household income, parental education. In this nationwide registry study, we analyzed individual-level data (12–17 years) from Norwegian Emergency preparedness register for until September 15th, 2022. We estimated incidence rate ratios (IRR) receiving at least one vaccine dose by country income education, using Poisson regression, adjusting age, sex, county. The sample comprised 384,815 Foreign-born Norwegian-born foreign-born parents, had lower (57 % 58 %) compared parent (84 %). Vaccination background varied 88 (Vietnam) 31 (Russia). Variation associations education were greater 12–15-year-olds than 16–17-year-olds. Household positively associated vaccination. Compared lowest category, IRRs ranged 1.07 (95 CI 1.06–1.09) 1.31 1.29–1.33) 12–15-year-olds, 1.06 1.04–1.07) 1.17 1.15–1.18) For IRR 1.08 1.18 1.17–1.20) 1.05 1.09 1.07–1.10) age group, especially Eastern Europe younger rates. Our results may help target measures increase

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Vaccine hesitancy among physicians: a qualitative study with general practitioners and paediatricians in Austria and Germany DOI Creative Commons
Silvia Wojczewski,

Katja M Leitner,

Kathryn Hoffmann

et al.

BMJ Open, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(1), P. e077411 - e077411

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Objective This study aims to understand reasons for vaccine hesitancy (VH) among general practioners (GPs) and paediatricians. We aim analyse how when the healthcare workers (HCWs) developed vaccine-hesitant views they transfer these patients. Design setting Semistructured interviews with GPs paediatricians were conducted in Austria Germany using an explorative qualitative research design. Participants contacted 41 physicians through letters emails 10 agreed participate, five male female. Data collection analysis Ten recorded, transcribed verbatim anonymised. The material was analysed inductively following a grounded theory approach open coding software atlas.ti. Results Key themes that identified education career path, understanding of medicine medical profession, experiences vaccines, doctor–patient interactions continuous activities link VH. paediatricians’ attitudes during their training and, particular, extracurricular homeopathy, which most participants completed. Most work private practices rather than contracts social insurance because are not satisfied health system. Furthermore, critical biomedicine. interview partners do consider themselves antivaccination, but sceptical towards vaccines especially point out side effects. vaccinate some only occasionally. Their often fostered respective online communities HCWs. Conclusions More studies on connection between complementary HCWs needed. Education about infectious diseases healthworkers must increase tailored use internet media. Physicians should be made aware time empathy patients could have positive impact undecided parents regarding decisions.

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Understanding Motivations Behind COVID-19 Vaccination Uptake: Insights from a Cross-Sectional Study in Northern Bangladesh DOI Creative Commons
Mohammad Zahidul Islam, Md Awal Kabir

American Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Innovation, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 3(1), P. 20 - 28

Published: Feb. 10, 2024

The emergence of COVID-19 has prompted global vaccination campaigns as a cornerstone mitigation strategies. Understanding the factors influencing vaccine uptake is essential for designing targeted interventions to enhance immunization coverage. A cross-sectional study was conducted in northern Bangladesh, involving 1564 respondents aged 12 years and above. Data on motivations socio-demographic characteristics were collected through structured interviews. Descriptive statistics multivariate logistic regression analyses employed explore associations between motivations. identified two key uptake: belief vaccine’s efficacy reducing risk contracting virus feeling safe engage daily activities after vaccination. Socio-demographic such age, education level, occupation, marital status, disease status significantly associated with these This sheds light driving Bangladesh highlights importance addressing disparities acceptance. Targeted aimed at improving confidence accessibility are crucial promoting widespread combating pandemic. Further research needed additional behavior assess long-term impact public health outcomes.

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The Prevalence and Determinants of Hesitancy for Regular COVID-19 Vaccination among Primary Healthcare Patients with Asthma or COPD in Greece: A Cross-Sectional Study DOI Creative Commons
Izolde Bouloukaki, Antonios Christodoulakis,

Stavroula Papageorgakopoulou

et al.

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(4), P. 414 - 414

Published: April 14, 2024

The emergence of novel coronavirus mutations and signs the waning immunity provided by COVID-19 vaccines underscore importance regular vaccination. This study aimed to investigate prevalence vaccination hesitancy factors that influence it among patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who visited primary care centers. cross-sectional was conducted in six healthcare centers Crete, Greece (October–December 2023). Participants completed a questionnaire, which included questions about socio-demographic characteristics, health status, previous booster vaccination, attitudes, beliefs Multivariate logistic regression used identify influenced vaccine hesitancy. Of 264 participants, 65% exhibited towards Female gender, middle age, lower educational attainment, depression diagnosis, concerns side effects, lack confidence efficacy, reliance on media information were positively associated Conversely, those having cardiovascular type 2 diabetes, generally adhering recommendations treating physician, previously received flu more than three doses vaccinations. Consequently, our findings could help develop strategies potentially reduce COPD.

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COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and 5C psychological antecedents amid the omicron surge in South Korea and China DOI
Minjung Lee, Chenyuan Qin, Yubin Lee

et al.

Vaccine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 43, P. 126515 - 126515

Published: Nov. 22, 2024

Language: Английский

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Infographics on risks associated with COVID-19 and the willingness to get the AstraZeneca vaccine: two randomized online experiments DOI Creative Commons
Lisa Felgendreff, Regina Siegers,

Leonie Otten

et al.

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

Published: Feb. 20, 2024

Abstract Background Germans hesitated to get vaccinated with AstraZeneca in the COVID-19 pandemic after reports of blood clots. Methods In two preregistered online experiments stratified randomization (Study 1 N = 824, Study 2: 1,056), we tested whether providing evidence-based benefit-risk information reduces perceived risk vaccine and probability clots due increases vaccination intention. 1, participants saw no infographic (control) or one infographics (low vs. high exposure varied by underlying incidence rates). 2 additionally design displaying (presented as table, circle icons, manikin-like icons). Results The decreased perception compared 1: Cohens d 0.31, 95% CI [0.14, 0.48]; 0.34, [0.06, 0.62]), but it did not influence 0.05, [-0.23, 0.33]). Also, affect 2). intention was affected viewing 0.04, [-0.13, 0.21]; [-0.24, 0.32]) nor presented infection rate 0.07, [-0.09, 0.24], 0.01, [-0.12, 0.15]) perceptions, sociodemographic characteristics, confidence vaccine, preference for alternative vaccines. Conclusions helped putting vaccinations into perspective. Nevertheless, objective alone that low preexisting lacking confidence.

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Understanding protective behavior and vaccination adoption among US individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic: A four-wave longitudinal study DOI
Malgorzata Kolotylo-Kulkarni, George M. Marakas, Weidong Xia

et al.

Journal of Business Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 179, P. 114649 - 114649

Published: April 25, 2024

Language: Английский

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