Are COVID-19 vaccination mandates for healthcare workers effective? A systematic review of the impact of mandates on increasing vaccination, alleviating staff shortages and decreasing staff illness

Vaccine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 42(5), P. 1022 - 1033

Published: Jan. 27, 2024

The rapid development of COVID-19 vaccines is a cornerstone in the global effort to combat pandemic. Healthcare workers (HCWs), being at forefront pandemic response, have been focus vaccine mandate policies. This review aims evaluate impacts mandates among HCWs, critical step understanding broader implications such policies healthcare settings. seeks synthesize available literature contribute greater outcomes associated with for HCWs including uptake, infection rates, and staffing. A systematic search relevant published from March 2020 September 2023 was conducted. Newcastle-Ottawa scale employed quality assessment included articles. total 4,779 publications were identified, 15 studies meeting inclusion criteria review. narrative synthesis approach used analyze these studies. broadly successful increasing uptake most Although penalties imposed on unvaccinated did not lead major disruption health services, less well-resourced areas may more impacted. Furthermore, there insufficient impact reducing SARS-CoV-2 HCWs. significant public policy management. findings underscore need tailored approaches policies, considering specific contexts settings diverse populations While shown potential minimal staffing, work needed investigate across various contexts. In addition impacts, future research should long-term effects strategies.

Language: Английский

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Vaccine hesitancy and acceptance among hemodialysis patients: a cross-sectional study in Turkey

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

Published: March 18, 2025

Vaccine hesitancy remains a significant issue threatening public health. The study aimed to determine the vaccination status of patients undergoing hemodialysis for chronic kidney disease and analyze their levels vaccine hesitancy. This cross-sectional analytical was conducted in centers located Ankara, capital Turkey. Data collection involved structured questionnaire capturing sociodemographic details, comorbidities, history, levels, coupled with Hesitancy Scale (VHS), 9-item tool validated Turkish that measures trust vaccines perceived risks. Among 548 participants (mean age: 60.4 ± 12.9 years, range: 18–93; 57.8% male), 38.9% had high school education or higher, 52.7% reported income below expenses. Despite 92.7% having received at least one during adulthood, knowledge about limited, only 7.7% answering all vaccine-related questions correctly. Influenza (73.4%) hepatitis B (58.4%) were most administered vaccines. median VHS score 32 (range: 11–45), 84.7% scoring above 25, reflecting low overall Participants who identified physicians (76.6%) healthcare workers (57.5%) as trusted sources information tended have lower scores (p < 0.001). No associations found between gender, education, level, general health perception. While rates among are relatively high, critical gaps persist, emphasizing need targeted educational programs. active involvement professionals is crucial reduce enhance confidence this vulnerable population.

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Various Segments of the Population in Turkey: A Literature Review

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(1), P. 44 - 44

Published: Jan. 7, 2025

Vaccine hesitancy, which refers to the reluctance be vaccinated, poses a major risk public health in preventing infectious diseases. This hesitancy has been evident for many years, especially regarding childhood vaccines. The main factors contributing this include religious or personal beliefs, concerns about safety and efficacy, desire receive more information from healthcare providers. literature review examines COVID-19 vaccines different population segments Turkey. Hesitancy rates reasons general specific groups such as pregnant women, parents, workers students were presented based on published research articles. Approximately half of Turkish declared their towards A negative correlation was found between vaccine literacy. relationship religiosity also investigated. Age is another factor affecting hesitancy. Older age shown correlated with positive attitude vaccination. Moreover, participants attitudes other vaccines, those chronic diseases history likely have perceptions Higher life satisfaction non-smoking status associated higher likelihood acceptance. Increased scientific data efficacy side effects professionals would reduce

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 hesitancy in context of COVID-19 in East Africa: systematic review and meta-analysis

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

Published: Oct. 12, 2024

The outbreak of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has had a significant impact on human lives, and development effective vaccines been promising solution to bring an end pandemic. However, success vaccination program heavily relies portion population being vaccinated. Recent studies have indicated rise in vaccine hesitancy over time inconsistent factors affecting it. This study aimed synthesis pooled prevalence COVID-19 associated among various communities East Africa. review encompassed relevant descriptive observational conducted between January 1, 2020, December 26, 2023. We browsed databases, including PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, African online Journal, cross-references, Web Science. After extracted exported R data analysis was performed using version 4.2. Meta-package were used estimate hesitancy. Publication bias assessed through funnel plots, Egger's test, trim-and-fill methods. carefully screening initial pool 53,984 studies, total 79 included this systematic meta-analysis. overall 40.40% (95% CI: 35.89%; 45.47%, I2: 99.5%). Identified influencing hesitance female sex, under 40 years old, inadequate prevention practices, relying web/internet as source information, having negative attitude towards vaccine, uncertainty about safety, fear adverse effects, contracting COVID-19, belief conspiracy myths. Approximately four out ten individuals region express vaccination. A tailored approach that considers socio-demographic context could significantly reduce To achieve high coverage, comprehensive strategy is essential, necessitating substantial social, scientific, health efforts. campaigns within widespread consistent implementation interventions. Registered PROSPERO with ID: CRD42024501415.

Language: Английский

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Vaccine Confidence Among Young Adults During COVID-19: A Cross-Sectional Study from Turkey

Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: Volume 17, P. 5105 - 5115

Published: Nov. 1, 2024

A lack of confidence in vaccination is a threat to public health and undermines vaccine uptake at national global levels. Unfortunately, COVID-19 among Turkish young adults poorly known. This study aims understand aged 18-29 the barriers facilitators uptake.

Language: Английский

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