COVID-19 vaccination acceptance among preclinical and clinical medical students DOI Open Access

Katarina Maksimović,

Sandra Šipetić, Jelena Ilić-Živojinović

et al.

Zdravstvena zastita, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 53(4), P. 8 - 21

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Introduction/Aim: Health workers and medical students played an important role in the COVID-19 pandemic, so their responsibility, knowledge attitudes towards vaccination were very pandemic. The aim of this study was to examine acceptance among according year study. Methods: In cross sectional study730 Faculty Medicine University Belgrade participated, which 332 preclinical (45.5%) 398 (54.5%) clinical students. conducted between December 1, 2022 January 31, 2023 based on a specially designed questionnaire, filled out anonymously voluntary basis. Results: largest number declared that they have never been infected with (63.0%). Clinical significantly more vaccinated (94.5% vs 87.3%, p=0.001). As most common reasons for vaccination, state desire protect people around them (64% 71% clinical, p=0.594), availability vaccine (27% 33% p=0.407) recommendation by healthcare (30% 27% p=0.111). not receiving suspicion vaccines tested enough (52% 59% fear side effects (26% 50%, p=0.059). often regularly followed information about received from Internet comparison Conclusion: obtained results show high coverage Timely accurate through media social networks can contribute preventing misinformation help public health system future challenges campaigns.

Language: Английский

The role of social influence on COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy and acceptance in Tanzania DOI

Magolanga Shagembe,

Chima E. Onuekwe,

Egidius Kamanyi

et al.

Journal of Public Health in Africa, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16(3)

Published: April 15, 2025

Language: Английский

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Perspectives of medical sciences students regarding COVID-19 vaccination: a cross-sectional study DOI Creative Commons
Maryam Aghabarary, Mahsa Khedmatizare, Roohangiz Norouzinia

et al.

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

Published: Feb. 1, 2025

The perspectives of medical sciences students regarding COVID-19 vaccination are crucial as they future healthcare providers who will influence public health outcomes and rates. objective this study was to investigate students' on identify ways that these insights can be used improve strategies. This cross-sectional descriptive conducted at Alborz University Medical Sciences, Iran, between October 2021 March 2022. A total 722 were willing participate in included using convenience sampling. 47-item researcher-made questionnaire consisting two sections (sociodemographic characteristics vaccination) designed utilized for data collection. collected analyzed SPSS software version 22 analytical statistics (One-sample t-test, Friedman test, Chi-Square) a significance level P ≤ 0.05. mean scores all dimensions significantly higher than the average value 3.5 (p < 0.001). highest pertained dimension "Understanding necessity vaccination" (4.33 ± 0.78), while lowest related "Awareness about (3.61 0.65). found most surveyed had positive perspective vaccination. Further research, especially qualitative longitudinal studies, is recommended explore factors influencing

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Factors affecting the intention of healthcare workers and students to receive COVID-19 booster dose vaccination: a systematic review DOI Creative Commons

Stavroula Zioga,

Aglaia Katsiroumpa,

Maria Kitsaki

et al.

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 6, 2024

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an unprecedented health, social and economic crisis worldwide, as the SARS-CoV-2 virus managed to cause a major threat with significant morbidity mortality in certain population groups. risk of is exacerbated by its easy transmission continued spread, despite multilevel interventions, extensive containment measures vaccination. Vaccine hesitancy refers person’s reluctance, delay accepting or even refusing be vaccinated available vaccination services. Objective To investigate factors that influence health professionals students sciences accept, not, booster dose vaccine. Sub-objectives were assess vaccine hesitancy, specifically those doses, presentation views attitudes above Methods relevant bibliography was searched electronically scientific databases such PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library Scopus until August 2023. main selection criteria mainly descriptive studies, published English Greek. subjects human over 18 years old. time frame this search last four years. Results From results systematic review, it shown many different intention both healthcare workers students, well general population, accept At same time, countries continents -that studied- present diverse socio-demographic characteristics their willingness, vaccinated. Conclusions doses offer further immunity reduce severe impacts disease, hospitalization death. Since play critical role shaping local communities’ towards vaccines, beliefs crucial role. For reason, recommended training via competent institutions, mobilize sensitize them, order base on evidence-based practice. As new technologies policies are built around ongoing testing effectiveness, updated guidelines according group proven vital impact disease. Further future studies necessary.

Language: Английский

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Clinical and prognostic implications of hyaluronic acid in patients with COVID-19 reinfection and first infection DOI Creative Commons
Yanyan Li,

Ming Han,

Xin Li

et al.

Frontiers in Microbiology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: May 31, 2024

Objective Previous research has shown that human identical sequences of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) promote coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) progression by upregulating hyaluronic acid (HA). However, the association HA with mortality and long COVID in SARS-CoV-2 reinfection first infection is unclear. Methods Patients COVID-19 at Beijing Ditan Hospital from September 2023 to November were consecutively enrolled. reinfections matched 1:2 infections using a nearest neighbor propensity score matching algorithm. We compared hospital outcomes between patients infection. The levels cohort was analyzed. Results rate among hospitalized 25.4% (62 cases). After matching, we found associated better clinical course prognosis, including lower C-reactive protein erythrocyte sedimentation rate, fewer cases bilateral lung infiltration failure, shorter viral clearance time duration symptoms ( p &lt; 0.05). significantly higher primary [128.0 (90.5, 185.0) vs. 94.5 (62.0, 167.3), = 0.008], those prolonged [90.5 (61.5, 130.8) 130.0 (95.0, 188.0), 0.001], deceased [105.5 (76.8, 164.5) 188.0 (118.0, 208.0), 0.002]. Further analysis showed an independent predictor death (AUC: 0.789), risk increased 4.435 times (OR 5.435, 95% CI 1.205–24.510, 0.028) high levels. above 116 ng/mL had death. incidence similar different level groups &gt; Conclusion Serum may serve as novel biomarker for predicting not be COVID.

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SAĞLIK ÇALIŞANLARI ARASINDA COVID-19 AŞILAMA TEREDDÜDÜNÜN ÖLÇÜMLENMESİ DOI Open Access
Zakir TEKİN, İstem KÖYMEN KESER

Hastane Öncesi Dergisi, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 8(1), P. 61 - 86

Published: April 26, 2023

Amaç: COVID-19’a karşı etkili bir aşı geliştirilmesi en çok beklenen çözüm iken pandemiden etkilenen grup olan sağlık çalışanlarında bile aşılar geliştirildikten sonra ortaya çıkan yüksek tereddüt düzeyleri ileride görülebilecek pandemilerin doğru yönetimi için acil incelenmesi gereken konu haline gelmiştir. Bu çalışmanın amacı çalışanlarının ve ilişkili faktörlerin belirlenmesidir. Gereç Yöntem: 295 katılımcıyla 02.10.2022-15.10.2022 tarihleri arasında çevrimiçi olarak 43 soruluk anket uygulanmıştır. Anket, katılımcıların aşılamayla ilgili bilgi seviyelerini, aşılama hakkındaki düzeylerini bu üzerinde olması demografik özellikleri, süreçleriyle likert ölçeğine dayalı ifadeleri içermektedir. Anketler ilk sürecinin üzerinden yıldan fazla geçmiş olduktan uygulandığından sorular varsayımsal değildir. Bulgular: Katılımcıların %89,2’si olmuştur. Aşı olanların %69,96’sı tereddütlerini 0 ile 10 (0= hiç yaşamayanlar, 10= yaşayanlar) gösterilen skalada 3’ün üzerinde, %35,74’ü ise 8 üzeri işaretlemişlerdir. Evlilerin düzeylerinin bekarlardan daha olduğu erkeklerin yaptırmama durumunun kadınların 1,94 katı söylenebilir. Bununla birlikte katılımcılarımız çalışanı olmasına rağmen sorularında 5 sorudan %63,7’sinin 3’ten az cevap verdiği görülmektedir. da konusunda bilgilendirme yapılamadığının göstergesidir. Sonuç: çoğu güvenirliği, etkinliği yararları kararsız olduklarını bildirmiştir. Aşının kısa uzun dönemli yan etkilerinden çekinme ön planda çıkmıştır. Tereddüt kabul oranları seviyesinin arasındaki ilişkiler incelendiğinde düşük seviyesine sahip oranlarına

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Coronavirus disease 2019 vaccination among young children: Associations with fathers’ and mothers’ influenza vaccination status DOI Creative Commons
Natalie Grafft, Cristina Gago, In Young Park

et al.

Preventive Medicine Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 42, P. 102746 - 102746

Published: April 26, 2024

To examine the association between parents' influenza vaccination and their children's coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) status. Participants included father-mother dyads from Fathers & Families, a cohort of fathers co-parents living in United States. Parents' status COVID-19 were reported June 2022-July 2023. Logistic regression was used to parental (both parents vs. neither parent mother only father vaccinated) child (received at least 1 0 doses). Models adjusted for recruitment site, income, education, race/ethnicity, age, childcare enrollment. Inverse probability weighting account selection bias into dyad sample. Children predominately non-Hispanic White (56 %) aged 3–5 years (62 %). In most households, both (64 received vaccine half (53 children vaccine. One-in-four (23 lacked knowledge about child's eligibility. Compared with two unvaccinated parents, having (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 2.84, 95 % confidence interval [CI]: 1.52–5.36), (AOR 4.04, CI: 2.16–7.68), 10.33, 6.29–17.53) vaccinated against associated higher receiving Father is vaccination. Given many unaware eligible vaccine, it critical tailor messaging fathers.

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The Link between COVID-19 Pandemic and Vaccine Hesitancy DOI Open Access

Aisha Rajapakse,

Rynee Wijesinghe,

Sampath Jeewantha Wijesinghe

et al.

Published: May 29, 2024

Vaccination remains a cornerstone of public health, yet persistent pockets vaccine hesitancy challenge its widespread acceptance.This review explores the intricate interplay between COVID-19 pandemic and hesitancy, examining how introduction has influenced broader attitudes towards vaccination.A systematic literature spanning 2021 to 2023 elucidates multifaceted factors influencing acceptance including socio-demographic disparities, misinformation, healthcare access.Findings reveal nuanced landscape, where sociodemographic variables significantly impact acceptance, while misinformation from media sources exacerbates hesitancy.Promising interventions, such as immersive virtual reality experiences, financial incentives, political endorsements, offer avenues mitigate enhance uptake.Furthermore, pivotal role professionals in promoting vaccination combatting underscores importance leveraging trust expertise shape perceptions.Employer recommendations tailored educational initiatives emerge practical strategies encourage within communities.This imperative for targeted interventions grounded evidence-based practices address effectively safeguard health face evolving challenges.

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Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Öğrencilerinin COVID-19 Aşı Tereddütünün Değerlendirilmesi DOI Open Access
Nurhan Gümral, Ayşe Seda Erarslan, Bayram Talay Deniz

et al.

Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 388 - 400

Published: July 30, 2024

Amaç: Çalışmamızda XXX Tıp Fakültesi (XXXTF) öğrencilerinin COVID-19 aşılarına karşı tereddütlerini ve aşılanmaya yönelik düşüncelerini değerlendirmeyi amaçladık. Materyal Metot: Kesitsel tipte olan bu çalışmanın örneklemini, XXXTF’nde dönem I, II, III’te öğrenim gören gönüllü 197 öğrenci oluşturmuştur. Google Forms’ta hazırlanan anket formu linki öğrencilere; 2022-2023 eğitim döneminde, Eylül-Nisan ayları arasında, WhatsApp gruplarına gönderilerek ulaştırılmıştır. Uyguladığımız anket, Bağışıklama Uzmanları Stratejik Danışma Grubu (SAGE)’nun oluşturduğu soruları (topluluk düzeyinde aşı tereddütünü değerlendirmede dikkate alınması gereken sorular tereddütü 5'li Likert ölçeği soruları) temel alınarak hazırlanmıştır. Anket yapılmadan önce, etik kurul onayı alınmıştır. Bulgular: %65,50’sini kadınların çalışma grubunun yaş ortalaması 20,08±2,03’tür. Katılımcıların %31,00’i I’de, %47,70’i II’de %21,30’u ise aktif görmektedir. %40,60’ı konusunda isteksiz davranıp/tereddüt etmiştir. Katılımcıların, aşıdan tereddüt etme/reddetme sebeplerinden ilkinin yan etkilerden duyulan endişe olduğu saptanmıştır (%65,00). ölçeğinde; sebepleri ciddi etkiler oluşturabileceği endişenin, 3,15±1,150 ortalamasında bulunmuştur. Katılımcılar, kararlarını etkileyen kişilerin, %83,80 oranıyla sağlık çalışanları olduğunu belirtmiştir. Aşı davranma veya etme durumu (p=0,028), aşıların gerekli etkili düşünüp hastalıklardan koruyabileceğine inanç (p=0,001), çalışanlarının kararını kişiler arasında düşünme durumları ile; ölçek puanları anlamlılık tespit edildi (p=0,001). Sonuç: Dönem III öğrencilerinde genel tutum olumlu olmakla birlikte yaptırma olanların oranının da az olmadığı gözlemlenmiştir.

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Knowledge and training of Italian students in Healthcare Settings on COVID-19 vaccines and vaccination strategies, one year after the immunization campaign. DOI
Angela Bechini, Alfredo Vannacci, Cristina Salvati

et al.

PubMed, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 64(2), P. E152 - E160

Published: June 1, 2023

COVID-19 vaccines represent an important opportunity for defeating the disease, as long high vaccination acceptance rates are achieved. Healthcare workers (HCWs) have a relevant role in promotion of immunization among population and since students healthcare area will be HCWs it is crucial to provide more in-depth knowledge on vaccinations. Therefore, aim study assess medical pharmaceutical regarding impact specific Elective Teaching Activity (ETA) increase students' knowledge. The ETA was held one year after campaign Italy.Students' tested with questionnaire before attending course. Descriptive statistical methods were used analyse results obtained. Student's t-tests paired data used.Overall, 387 at University Florence attended course took same test vaccines. Despite achieving satisfactory average scores pre-course (26/32 ± 4.0), all able significantly enhance their final score (+17.1%; p < 0.001), indicating that highly effective improving vaccination. Medical demonstrated better comprehension specialist public health campaign, while some uncertainties revealed pharmacists.The this confirm training activities implementing future professionals.

Language: Английский

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A scoping review of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy: refusal rate, associated factors, and strategies to reduce DOI Creative Commons
Rona Bahreini,

Mehran Sardareh,

Morteza Arab‐Zozani

et al.

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Oct. 15, 2024

This study aimed to investigate the evidence regarding vaccine hesitancy including refusal rate, associated factors, and potential strategies reduce it.

Language: Английский

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