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.
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:
(
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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