Determinants of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy: A Cross-Sectional Study in Three Communities in the United States and Lebanon DOI Creative Commons

Mohamad Yasmin,

Mohamad Ali Tfaily,

Rayyan Wazzi Mkahal

et al.

Microorganisms, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(6), P. 1200 - 1200

Published: June 14, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic underscores the significance of vaccine hesitancy in shaping vaccination outcomes. Understanding factors underpinning is crucial for tailoring effective strategies. This cross-sectional study, conducted three communities across United States and Lebanon, employed surveys to assess respondents’ knowledge, attitudes, perceptions regarding infection vaccination. Among 7196 participants, comprising 6775 from US 422 rates were comparable at 12.2% 12.8%, respectively. Notably, a substantial proportion respondents harbored misconceptions, such as attributing potential alter DNA (86.4%) or track individuals (92.8%) vaccines believing virus’s artificial origins (81%). participants had more misconceptions about vaccine, altering causing infertility. Lebanese likely question virus speed development. Additionally, less worried infection, while indecisive but outright reject vaccine. Primary determinants included that poses greater risk than itself (aOR = 8.7 9.4, respectively) negative recommendations healthcare providers 6.5 5.4, respectively). Conversely, positive endorsements associated with reduced 0.02 0.4, Targeting dispel misinformation elucidate risks holds promise enhancing uptake.

Language: Английский

Previous Vaccination History and Psychological Factors as Significant Predictors of Willingness to Receive Mpox Vaccination and a Favorable Attitude towards Compulsory Vaccination DOI Creative Commons

Haneen Mahameed,

Kholoud Al-Mahzoum,

Lana A. AlRaie

et al.

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(5), P. 897 - 897

Published: April 25, 2023

During the ongoing multi-country monkeypox (Mpox) outbreak, healthcare workers (HCWs) have represented a key group in mitigating disease spread. The current study aimed to evaluate attitude of nurses and physicians Jordan towards Mpox vaccination, as well their compulsory vaccination against coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), influenza, Mpox. An online survey was distributed January 2023 based on previously validated 5C scale for psychological determinants vaccination. Previous behavior assessed by inquiring about history getting primary booster COVID-19 influenza vaccine uptake during COVID-19, any uptake. sample consisted 495 respondents: (

Language: Английский

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Experiences, Enablers, and Challenges in Service Delivery and Integration of COVID-19 Vaccines: A Rapid Systematic Review DOI Creative Commons
Sarah Nabia, Chizoba Wonodi, Alba Vilajeliu

et al.

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(5), P. 974 - 974

Published: May 11, 2023

The COVID-19 vaccination is a crucial public health intervention for controlling the spread and severity of SARS-CoV2 virus. vaccines have been developed in record time, but their deployment has varied across countries, owing to differences system capacity, demand vaccine, purchasing power countries. aim this rapid review summarize synthesize experiences on vaccine service delivery integration inform future programming contribute knowledge base pandemic management. A systematic search was conducted PubMed, Scopus, Global Index Medicus databases. Twenty-five studies were included analysis. Included spanned nine countries where delivered through mass, mobile, fixed-post models. There limited evidence integrating into routine services pregnant women, people who inject drugs, leveraging existing programs deliver general population. Common challenges reported skepticism, lack adequate workers, linguistic barriers access. Partnerships with variety stakeholders involvement volunteers vital overcoming contributed efficient functioning programs.

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A qualitative inquiry on drivers of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among adults in Kenya DOI Creative Commons
Stacey Orangi, Daniel Mbuthia,

Elwyn Chondo

et al.

PLOS Global Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 4(3), P. e0002986 - e0002986

Published: March 28, 2024

COVID-19 vaccination rates have been low among adults in Kenya (36.7% as of late March 2023) with vaccine hesitancy posing a threat to the program. This study sought examine facilitators and barriers vaccinations Kenya. We conducted qualitative cross-sectional two purposively selected counties collected data through 8 focus group discussions 80 community members in-depth interviews health care managers providers. The was analyzed using framework approach focusing on determinants their influence psychological constructs. Barriers uptake were related individual characteristics (males, younger age, perceived status, belief herbal medicine, lack autonomy decision making women ‐ especially rural settings), contextual influences (lifting bans, myths, medical mistrust, cultural religious beliefs), factors (fear unknown consequences, side-effects, understanding how vaccines work rationale for boosters). However, volunteers, trusted leaders, mandates, financial geographic access influenced uptake. These drivers mainly constructs including confidence, complacency, constraints. Vaccine is driven by multiple interconnected factors. are likely inform evidence-based targeted strategies that built trust address hesitancy. could include gender responsive immunization programs, appropriate messaging consistent communication target fear, safety concerns, misconceptions information gaps line concerns. There need ensure tested local setting incorporate multisectoral leaders leaders.

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Hesitancy for SARS-CoV-2 vaccines and post-vaccination flares in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus DOI
Chi Chiu Mok,

Kar Li Chan,

Sau Mei Tse

et al.

Vaccine, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 40(41), P. 5959 - 5964

Published: Sept. 1, 2022

Language: Английский

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Barriers to COVID-19 vaccine acceptance to improve messages for vaccine uptake in indigenous populations in the central highlands of Guatemala: a participatory qualitative study DOI Creative Commons
Nadine Ann Skinner, Kelly C. Sanders,

Emily Lopez

et al.

BMJ Open, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(1), P. e067210 - e067210

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Introduction As of July 2022, a little over one-third Guatemalans were fully vaccinated. While COVID-19 vaccination rates are not officially reported nationally by racial/ethnic groups, non-governmental organisations and reporters have observed that especially low among high-risk Indigenous populations. We conducted one the first studies on vaccine acceptance in populations Central Highlands Guatemala, which aimed to better understand barriers uptake how improve promotional campaigns. Methods In November 2021, we eight focus group discussions (FGDs) with 42 men women 16 in-depth interviews (IDIs) community health workers, nurses physicians Chimaltenango Sololá. Using participatory design approach, our qualitative analysis used constant comparative methods inductive deductive themes from FGD IDI transcripts. Results found three major overarching within sampled population: (1) lack available easily understandable, linguistically appropriate culturally sensitive information; (2) access supply issues prevented people being vaccinated efficiently quickly; (3) widespread misinformation disinformation prey people’s fears unknown mistrust medical establishment government. Conclusion When developing messages, content should be relevant, for low-literacy languages prefer speak. Promotional materials multiple modalities (print, radio social media) also specific Maya cultural references (dress, food concepts disease) ensure messaging connects intended targets. This study supports need more robust research into best practices communicating about vaccines marginalised communities globally suggests policy makers invest targeted local solutions increase uptake.

Language: Английский

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Mechanisms Driving Online Vaccine Debate During the COVID-19 Pandemic DOI Creative Commons

Ozgur Can Seckin,

A. Selin Atalay, Ege Otenen

et al.

Social Media + Society, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

The prevalence of the anti-vaccine movement in today’s society has become a pressing concern, largely amplified by dissemination vaccine skepticism. During early stages COVID-19 pandemic, vaccination debate sparked controversial debates on social media platforms such as Twitter, which can lead to serious consequences for public health. What determines anti-vax attitudes is an important question understanding source campaigns and mitigating misinformation spread. Compared with other countries, Türkiye differentiates itself high rates lack political support anti-vaxxers despite its highly polarized system. Analyzing Turkish Twittersphere, we explore several mechanisms capturing content production behaviors accounts within pro- segments online vaccine-related discussions. Our findings indicate there no relation between stance attitude. Both supporters (pro-vaxxers) opponents (anti-vaxxers) be found across spectrum. Moreover, linguistic differences reveal that employ more emotional language, while pro-vaxxers express Notably, automated are less prevalent leading difficulty assessing genuine vaccines, bots produce slightly content. These have crucial implications policy, emphasizing importance diverse language patterns beliefs among develop effective communication strategies at national level.

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Context matters: How to research vaccine attitudes and uptake after the COVID-19 crisis DOI Creative Commons
Jeremy K. Ward,

Patrick Peretti‐Watel,

Ève Dubé

et al.

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

Published: June 19, 2024

The pandemic dramatically accelerated research on vaccine attitudes and uptake, a field which mobilizes researchers from the social sciences humanities as well biomedical public health disciplines. has potential to contribute much more, but growth in deeper connections between disciplines brings challenges opportunities. This perspective article assesses recent development of field, exploring progress whilst emphasizing that not enough attention been paid national local contexts. lack contextual limits hinders our capacity learn COVID-19 crisis. We suggest three concrete responses: building recognizing new publishing formats for reporting synthesizing studies at country level; establishing country-level interdisciplinary networks connect praxis; strengthening international comparative survey work by enhancing focus factors.

Language: Английский

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Determinants of Ukrainian Mothers’ Intentions to Vaccinate Their Children in Poland: A Cross-Sectional Study DOI Creative Commons
Katarzyna Lewtak, Joanna Mazur, Harriet Dwyer

et al.

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(3), P. 325 - 325

Published: March 19, 2025

Background/Objectives: In 2022, the full-scale invasion in Ukraine forced over 6 million Ukrainians, primarily mothers and children, to seek safety outside of country. This massive influx has posed a significant challenge Polish healthcare system, particularly regarding routine vaccination for children. study aims examine intentions displaced Ukrainian mothers, their compliance with National Immunisation Programme (PNIP), factors that influence these intentions. Methods: A web-based survey (June–July 2023) was conducted among Poland. The questionnaire assessed importance placed on vaccination, knowledge PNIP, concerns related displacement vaccination. Hierarchical logistic regression identified key determinants. Results: Among 2572 respondents, 64.5% reported children had received only some or none recommended vaccines. Key barriers included unfamiliarity limited vaccines, about vaccine side effects. Of whose not followed 41.7% intended vaccinate, 33.1% refused, 25.2% were undecided. Regression analysis perception as strongest predictor. Partial adherence PNIP doubled likelihood, while firm plan return reduced it 2.4 times. Mistrust vaccines increased refusal risk tenfold. final model confirmed mothers’ attitudes towards future plans (return Ukraine) dominant factors. Conclusions: underscores complex determinants shaping decisions conflict-displaced communities. It provides insights public health strategies enhance uptake by reducing access barriers, restoring trust, strengthening literacy.

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Solidarity and reciprocity during the COVID-19 pandemic: a longitudinal qualitative interview study from Germany DOI Creative Commons
Franziska Schönweitz, Bettina Zimmermann, Nora Hangel

et al.

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

Published: Jan. 2, 2024

Abstract Background While solidarity practices were important in mitigating the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, their limits became evident as pandemic progressed. Taking a longitudinal approach, this study analyses German residents’ changing perceptions of during COVID-19 and examines potential reasons for these changes. Methods Adults living Germany interviewed April 2020 (n = 46), October 43) 2021 40) part SolPan Research Commons, large-scale, international, qualitative, uniquely situated major global public health crisis. Interviews analysed using qualitative content analysis. Results prominently discussed positively evaluated 2020, initial enthusiasm waned 2021. Yet, participants still perceived managing called institutionalized forms Reasons included (i) increasing personal societal costs to act solidarity, (ii) policies hindering practices, (iii) lack reciprocity felt that from state not matching individual efforts. Conclusions Maintaining contributes maximizing pandemic. Institutionalized support those most need contribute among individuals, which might increase motivation solidarity. Thus, rather than calling times crisis, authorities should consider implementing sustaining solidarity-based social systems go beyond immediate crisis management.

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Association between COVID-19 Booster Vaccination and COVID-19 Outcomes among U.S. Adults DOI Creative Commons
Kimberly H. Nguyen,

Cheyenne McChesney,

Ruchi Patel

et al.

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(5), P. 503 - 503

Published: May 7, 2024

Understanding the association between booster vaccination and COVID-19 outcomes can help strengthen post-pandemic messaging strategies to increase reduce severe long-term consequences of COVID-19. Using Household Pulse Survey data collected from U.S. adults 9 December 2022 13 February 2023 (n = 214,768), this study assessed relationship (testing positive for COVID-19, moderate/severe long COVID). Disparities were found in (e.g., testing COVID) by sociodemographic characteristics, region residence, food insecurity status, mental health disability housing type. Receipt a was negatively associated with (aOR 0.75, 95%CI: 0.72,0.79), having 0.92, 0.88, 0.97), or COVID 0.86 (0.80, 0.91)). Even among those who tested received vaccine less likely have COVID. Communicating benefits vaccination, integrating patient visits, reducing access barriers uptake confidence all individuals protect them against negative

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